03 April 2012

HCL to bid for Akash 2 Manufacturing Tender

Computer maker HCL Infosystems today said it will participate in the tender for manufacturing Aakash 2, the enhanced version of the the world's cheapest tablet PC, only at a "feasible" price.

"Government has done a good job with Aakash as it has got a whole lot of people on tablet PCs. We would love to participate (in the tender) and we are looking at it if it is feasible".

"The tender is yet to come out with the specifications... But if it comes to prices which are not feasible, we will exit graciously," HCL Infosystems Executive VP and Head (Mobility) Gautam Advani told reporters here.