Chennai, India | 22 March 2026
An Academy Award-winning composer and globally respected musical icon, A.R.
Rahman has played a defining role in taking Indian music to international audiences.
His journey reflects the global potential of Indian Talent – a vision that aligns with
Yamaha Music India’s commitment to nurturing music culture in India. This
association marks a significant milestone in Yamaha Music India’s long-term
commitment to strengthening India’s music ecosystem.
Mr. Yamamoto Taketoshi, Managing Director, Yamaha Music India, stated:
“Music lies at the heart of Yamaha’s philosophy. India’s rich musical heritage
deserves global recognition. Through our ‘Made in India’ initiative and our
collaboration with A.R. Rahman, we aim to inspire the next generation of musicians
and expand structured music education across India.”
Mr. Ryoji Maruyama, Sales Unit Head, added:
“Our mission extends beyond instruments. We are committed to nurturing music
communities through workshops, school collaborations, and rural outreach
programs. This partnership reinforces our vision of making music accessible to every
aspiring artist.”
A.R. Rahman shared:
“Yamaha has always represented precision and reliability. I am proud to associate
with a brand whose legacy is rooted in music excellence and whose ‘Made in India’
focus is making quality instruments more accessible. This initiative is already
benefitting the young talents being nurtured at my own KM Music Conservatory and
in The Sunshine Orchestra. If we continue to mentor young artists and strengthen
music education, Indian musicians can lead on the global stage.”
About Yamaha Music India:
Established in March 2008, Yamaha Music India Pvt. Ltd. is part of the Yamaha
Corporation worldwide group of companies and offers full line of Yamaha musical
instruments, and Audio products to India market, with headquarters at Gurugram,
Haryana.
Our corporate philosophies are embedded in our customer oriented management
and operations; providing excellence in our products and services; continuous efforts
to expand our existing market and create new markets; enhancement of research
and development on a long range perspective; commitment to care for end users
through providing even better service after sale; pursuit of further globalization of
Yamaha’s business; fostering positive growth through diversification.
As part of the long-term India growth roadmap, Yamaha Music India continues to
strengthen “Made in India” portfolio, with particular emphasis on audio and musical
instruments, while supporting the needs of customers.
Yamaha Music India has expanded domestic manufacturing capabilities to improve
cost efficiency, supply agility, and market responsiveness by setting up a
manufacturing unit in Chennai since 2019. The company continues to innovate and
develop at the Chennai facility as a part of the Made in India strategy. Further
investment for the brand expansion continues through retail, institutional
partnerships, and structured music education initiatives.
The Yamaha philosophy of enriching lives through sound and music, fosters a
culture where creativity thrives and music becomes a lifelong journey for all