Manish Sharma mentioned he’ll announce his subsequent transfer in January 2026 after finishing the discover interval. file. Photograph: Particular association.
Manish Sharma, chairman of Panasonic Life Options India, has resigned from the corporate after greater than a decade on the helm of the house equipment and client electronics maker.
Mr. Sharma, who was promoted to MD and CEO of Panasonic India in 2012 and has led the corporate since then, will proceed to steer the corporate till the top of this yr and can assist guarantee a easy transition of administration.
When contacted by P.T.I.Sharma confirmed the event on Friday night time (7 November 2025), saying: “This can be a private and considerate choice and I’ll proceed to pursue the expansion of producing on this nation.”
Sharma mentioned he’ll announce his subsequent transfer in January 2026 after finishing the discover interval.
In a subsequent assertion, Panasonic acknowledged the event and mentioned Sharma was instrumental in shaping Panasonic’s enterprise technique, progress trajectory and organizational tradition in India.
He’ll proceed to help the group in the course of the transition interval, whereas Tadashi Chiba, MD and CEO of Panasonic Life Options India, will proceed to handle the India operations, the corporate mentioned.
In response to business sources, Sharma introduced his choice to stop Panasonic on the firm’s city corridor assembly held on Friday (November 7, 2025). Masahiro Shinada, CEO of Panasonic Company, was additionally current at this assembly.
Throughout his tenure, Panasonic grew to become a outstanding firm within the quickly rising client electronics market. Panasonic has change into a visual competitor in areas resembling room air conditioners and LED televisions.
In 2016, he was promoted to the manager committee of Panasonic Company, the guardian firm in Japan.
Mr. Sharma is a powerful supporter of the ‘Make in India’ initiative and has overseen the growth of Panasonic’s native manufacturing capabilities in India. Throughout his tenure, Panasonic India has elevated native manufacturing of assorted product traces through the years.
Along with Panasonic Life Options, Mr. Sharma additionally chairs the electronics manufacturing committee of business physique FICCI and was instrumental within the first PLI (Manufacturing Linked Incentive) for white items (air conditioners and LED lights).
He’s additionally a member of the SCALE (Steering Committee on Promotion of Native Worth Addition and Exports) committee arrange by the Authorities of India to advertise native manufacturing and exports, particularly within the wake of provide chain disruptions.
Mr. Sharma led CEAMA (Shopper Equipment Producers Affiliation) from 2014 to 2018.
