Corning bullish on mobile, life science biz growth; employ up to 1,600 people at new units

Corning is optimistic about growth in India's mobile consumer electronics and life sciences sectors. The company plans to invest over Rs 1,000 crore in a joint venture with Optiemus Infracom in Tamil Nadu and Rs 500 crore in a borosilicate glass unit in Hyderabad, creating numerous jobs.