BANGALORE, Karnataka – Feb. 2, 2004 – National Instruments India today announced that customers now can purchase National Instruments products direct from India in rupees. This additional currency option reduces the cost of NI software and hardware by up to 30 percent for some customers in this region. “National Instruments is committed to delivering innovative computer-based measurement and automation products and world-class services and support in India,” said Mr. Jayaram Pillai, managing director of National Instruments India.
“The introduction of rupee pricing provides cost-effective solutions and hassle-free purchasing to customers. The rupee prices include all import charges, including customs duties. In addition, NI India will maintain local inventory resulting in faster delivery time of 48 hours and streamlined repair and replacement procedures.”This introduction of rupee pricing is most beneficial to Indian companies that do not currently have customs exemptions and must pay import charges that greatly increase the landed costs of products.
In addition to selling in rupees, National Instruments will continue to sell in U.S. dollars to provide customers with the currency option that most benefits their organization.
About National Instruments
National Instruments ( www.ni.com ) is a technology pioneer and leader in virtual instrumentation -- a revolutionary concept that has changed the way engineers and scientists approach measurement and automation. Leveraging the PC and its related technologies, virtual instrumentation increases productivity and lowers costs for customers worldwide through easy-to-integrate software, such as the NI LabVIEW graphical development environment, and modular hardware, such as PXI modules for data acquisition, instrument control and machine vision. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, NI has more than 3,000 employees and direct operations in 40 countries.
In 2002, the company sold products to more than 25,000 different companies in more than 80 countries around the world. About National Instruments IndiaNI India ( www.ni.com/india ) is based in Koramangala, Bangalore with a focus on providing the highest level of service to customers along with local support, training options and application consulting by NI technical consultants. NI India also is one of four National Instruments R&D centers.
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