Is Pentax going to stop selling cameras in India?

SunnyG. · 02-25-2018, 12:58 AM

In Light of the recent events, Ricoh global has decided to liquidate it's Indian arm. Tax fraud by Ricoh India employees, has caused Ricoh to lose money. It's main business was the printer business. But in a post, Ricoh Global said, it's going to continue supporting it's customer base in India. Ricoh India website is down too. Is Ricoh going to stop selling Pentax cameras in India? Does anyone have any concrete news on this matter? Please enlighten.

thibs · 02-25-2018, 01:21 AM

We did not hear of anything about that here until you posted about it, as far as I can tell, so no idea.
I understand why you'd ask though. I believe the answer can only come from Ricoh itself though.

biz-engineer · 02-25-2018, 01:42 AM

Originally posted by SunnyG.

Is Pentax going to stop selling cameras in India?

Pentax forum is definitely the right place to ask because people know the internal information and decisions from Ricoh.

**RobA_Oz** · 02-25-2018, 01:56 AM

I'm not one of those people who has internal information about Ricoh

but a quick look at Ricoh's international sales and service directory tells me that the Indian market could easily be supplied from Singapore, Thailand or Vietnam, if necessary. Given the size of India, I can't imagine that they would not have some sort of agency relationship for all their products there, but it's likely that a lack of direct company presence will only last while they sort out the tax problems their employees seem to have left them with. In any event, surely their Indian sales and service arm would have been selling cameras through a distributor and retail sales outlets, rather than directly. Even in Australia, while Ricoh has an office here in Sydney, their cameras are distributed and serviced through CR Kennedy, which is an independent company.

Adam · 02-25-2018, 02:09 AM

We'll ask them at CP+, but considering that distribution and support in India was largely facilitated thanks to Ricoh's acquisition of Pentax, if/when Ricoh ceases operations in India, I'm sure this would affect camera availability as well.

SunnyG. · 02-25-2018, 02:56 AM

Originally posted by thibs

We did not hear of anything about that here until you posted about it, as far as I can tell, so no idea.
I understand why you'd ask though. I believe the answer can only come from Ricoh itself though.

Apparently problems started arising from 2015. They have delisted from the Indian stock exchange since the end of January. They have cut off Ties with Ricoh India ltd.

---------- Post added 02-25-18 at 02:56 AM ----------

Originally posted by thibs

We did not hear of anything about that here until you posted about it, as far as I can tell, so no idea.
I understand why you'd ask though. I believe the answer can only come from Ricoh itself though.

Apparently problems started arising from 2015. They have delisted from the Indian stock exchange since the end of January. They have cut off Ties with Ricoh India ltd.

---------- Post added 02-25-18 at 03:02 AM ----------

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

I'm not one of those people who has internal information about Ricoh

but a quick look at Ricoh's international sales and service directory tells me that the Indian market could easily be supplied from Singapore, Thailand or Vietnam, if necessary. Given the size of India, I can't imagine that they would not have some sort of agency relationship for all their products there, but it's likely that a lack of direct company presence will only last while they sort out the tax problems their employees seem to have left them with. In any event, surely their Indian sales and service arm would have been selling cameras through a distributor and retail sales outlets, rather than directly. Even in Australia, while Ricoh has an office here in Sydney, their cameras are distributed and serviced through CR Kennedy, which is an independent company.

Well the matter is being sorted out. No word on the future operations in India. This caused Ricoh 8bn yen deficit. Pentax Cameras are not made or assembled in India. They come from abroad. They used to sell through their website, Amazon and a couple of other websites. Still hoping ricoh doesn't stop selling in India. Al though the price of Pentax DSLR are close to Nikon and Canon, in India. Price of k-1 is 2400$+ for body only.

---------- Post added 02-25-18 at 03:04 AM ----------

Originally posted by Adam

We'll ask them at CP+, but considering that distribution and support in India was largely facilitated thanks to Ricoh's acquisition of Pentax, if/when Ricoh ceases operations in India, I'm sure this would affect camera availability as well.

Yes please do! Would be really helpful! Thank you for your time!

D1N0 · 02-25-2018, 03:49 AM

I am sure there will be some sort of representation in such a large market.

SunnyG. · 02-25-2018, 06:30 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

I am sure there will be some sort of representation in such a large market.

I hope prices don't go up like crazy!

---------- Post added 02-25-18 at 06:30 AM ----------

Originally posted by D1N0

I am sure there will be some sort of representation in such a large market.

I hope prices don't go up like crazy!

siva.ss.kumar · 02-25-2018, 08:55 AM

ricoh.co.in website is up. Any links that says about this liquidation?

biz-engineer · 02-25-2018, 10:38 AM

As long as they still sell in Europe it's Ok for me :-) :-) :-)

Parallax · 02-25-2018, 10:44 AM

Originally posted by SunnyG.

Is Ricoh going to stop selling Pentax cameras in India? Does anyone have any concrete news on this matter? Please enlighten.

Speculation/question. Neither news nor rumor.
Moved to the proper forum.

pentaxfall · 02-25-2018, 11:27 AM

Pentax still does servicing in India. My sister has fungus infected Macro lens that she wanted to get cleaned. She was able to get in touch with Pentax-rep located in Bombay.

SunnyG. · 02-25-2018, 02:14 PM

Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar

ricoh.co.in website is up. Any links that says about this liquidation?

It's all over the internet. Just search, has Ricoh filed for insolvency in India. It's every where.

---------- Post added 02-25-18 at 02:14 PM ----------

Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar

ricoh.co.in website is up. Any links that says about this liquidation?

It's all over the internet. Just search, has Ricoh filed for insolvency in India. It's every where.

---------- Post added 02-25-18 at 02:16 PM ----------

Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar

ricoh.co.in website is up. Any links that says about this liquidation?

Trouble at Ricoh: a lot like Satyam - Business Line

---------- Post added 02-25-18 at 02:17 PM ----------

Originally posted by biz-engineer

As long as they still sell in Europe it's Ok for me :-) :-) :-)

I wasn't talking about Europe. Only India.

---------- Post added 02-25-18 at 02:19 PM ----------

Originally posted by Parallax

Speculation/question. Neither news nor rumor.
Moved to the proper forum.

Trouble at Ricoh: a lot like Satyam - Business Line not rumours. The CEO of Ricoh global said it

---------- Post added 02-25-18 at 02:21 PM ----------

Originally posted by pentaxfall

Pentax still does servicing in India. My sister has fungus infected Macro lens that she wanted to get cleaned. She was able to get in touch with Pentax-rep located in Bombay.

I'm talking about the recent turn of events. Please see the news.

lesmore49 · 03-06-2018, 10:07 PM

Check Pentax Ricoh interview, very recently posted. Ricoh rep says they will continue to sell Pentax in India. It's in this interview...either video or written article. I can't recall, but it is there.

CP+ 2018 Pentax Interview - CP+ 2018 | PentaxForums.com

SunnyG. · 03-10-2018, 10:33 PM

Originally posted by lesmore49

Check Pentax Ricoh interview, very recently posted. Ricoh rep says they will continue to sell Pentax in India. It's in this interview...either video or written article. I can't recall, but it is there.

CP+ 2018 Pentax Interview - CP+ 2018 | PentaxForums.com

Thank you! Feeling a bit relieved!

---------- Post added 03-10-18 at 10:34 PM ----------

Originally posted by lesmore49

Check Pentax Ricoh interview, very recently posted. Ricoh rep says they will continue to sell Pentax in India. It's in this interview...either video or written article. I can't recall, but it is there.

CP+ 2018 Pentax Interview - CP+ 2018 | PentaxForums.com

Thank you! Feeling a bit relieved!

02-25-2018, 12:58 AM	#1
SunnyG. Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 428	Is Pentax going to stop selling cameras in India? In Light of the recent events, Ricoh global has decided to liquidate it's Indian arm. Tax fraud by Ricoh India employees, has caused Ricoh to lose money. It's main business was the printer business. But in a post, Ricoh Global said, it's going to continue supporting it's customer base in India. Ricoh India website is down too. Is Ricoh going to stop selling Pentax cameras in India? Does anyone have any concrete news on this matter? Please enlighten.

02-25-2018, 02:09 AM	#5
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02-25-2018, 01:21 AM	#2
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	We did not hear of anything about that here until you posted about it, as far as I can tell, so no idea. I understand why you'd ask though. I believe the answer can only come from Ricoh itself though.

02-25-2018, 01:42 AM	#3
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,232	Originally posted by SunnyG. Is Pentax going to stop selling cameras in India? Pentax forum is definitely the right place to ask because people know the internal information and decisions from Ricoh.

02-25-2018, 01:56 AM	#4
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	I'm not one of those people who has internal information about Ricoh but a quick look at Ricoh's international sales and service directory tells me that the Indian market could easily be supplied from Singapore, Thailand or Vietnam, if necessary. Given the size of India, I can't imagine that they would not have some sort of agency relationship for all their products there, but it's likely that a lack of direct company presence will only last while they sort out the tax problems their employees seem to have left them with. In any event, surely their Indian sales and service arm would have been selling cameras through a distributor and retail sales outlets, rather than directly. Even in Australia, while Ricoh has an office here in Sydney, their cameras are distributed and serviced through CR Kennedy, which is an independent company.

02-25-2018, 02:56 AM	#6
SunnyG. Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 428 Original Poster	Originally posted by thibs We did not hear of anything about that here until you posted about it, as far as I can tell, so no idea. I understand why you'd ask though. I believe the answer can only come from Ricoh itself though. Apparently problems started arising from 2015. They have delisted from the Indian stock exchange since the end of January. They have cut off Ties with Ricoh India ltd. ---------- Post added 02-25-18 at 02:56 AM ---------- Originally posted by thibs We did not hear of anything about that here until you posted about it, as far as I can tell, so no idea. I understand why you'd ask though. I believe the answer can only come from Ricoh itself though. Apparently problems started arising from 2015. They have delisted from the Indian stock exchange since the end of January. They have cut off Ties with Ricoh India ltd. ---------- Post added 02-25-18 at 03:02 AM ---------- Originally posted by RobA_Oz I'm not one of those people who has internal information about Ricoh but a quick look at Ricoh's international sales and service directory tells me that the Indian market could easily be supplied from Singapore, Thailand or Vietnam, if necessary. Given the size of India, I can't imagine that they would not have some sort of agency relationship for all their products there, but it's likely that a lack of direct company presence will only last while they sort out the tax problems their employees seem to have left them with. In any event, surely their Indian sales and service arm would have been selling cameras through a distributor and retail sales outlets, rather than directly. Even in Australia, while Ricoh has an office here in Sydney, their cameras are distributed and serviced through CR Kennedy, which is an independent company. Well the matter is being sorted out. No word on the future operations in India. This caused Ricoh 8bn yen deficit. Pentax Cameras are not made or assembled in India. They come from abroad. They used to sell through their website, Amazon and a couple of other websites. Still hoping ricoh doesn't stop selling in India. Al though the price of Pentax DSLR are close to Nikon and Canon, in India. Price of k-1 is 2400$+ for body only. ---------- Post added 02-25-18 at 03:04 AM ---------- Originally posted by Adam We'll ask them at CP+, but considering that distribution and support in India was largely facilitated thanks to Ricoh's acquisition of Pentax, if/when Ricoh ceases operations in India, I'm sure this would affect camera availability as well. Yes please do! Would be really helpful! Thank you for your time!

02-25-2018, 03:49 AM	#7
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	I am sure there will be some sort of representation in such a large market.

02-25-2018, 06:30 AM	#8
SunnyG. Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 428 Original Poster	Originally posted by D1N0 I am sure there will be some sort of representation in such a large market. I hope prices don't go up like crazy! ---------- Post added 02-25-18 at 06:30 AM ---------- Originally posted by D1N0 I am sure there will be some sort of representation in such a large market. I hope prices don't go up like crazy!

02-25-2018, 08:55 AM	#9
siva.ss.kumar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chennai, India Photos: Albums Posts: 534	ricoh.co.in website is up. Any links that says about this liquidation?

02-25-2018, 10:38 AM	#10
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,232	As long as they still sell in Europe it's Ok for me :-) :-) :-)

02-25-2018, 10:44 AM	#11
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by SunnyG. Is Ricoh going to stop selling Pentax cameras in India? Does anyone have any concrete news on this matter? Please enlighten. Speculation/question. Neither news nor rumor. Moved to the proper forum.

02-25-2018, 11:27 AM	#12
pentaxfall Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bangalore, India Posts: 581	Pentax still does servicing in India. My sister has fungus infected Macro lens that she wanted to get cleaned. She was able to get in touch with Pentax-rep located in Bombay.

02-25-2018, 02:14 PM	#13
SunnyG. Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 428 Original Poster	Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar ricoh.co.in website is up. Any links that says about this liquidation? It's all over the internet. Just search, has Ricoh filed for insolvency in India. It's every where. ---------- Post added 02-25-18 at 02:14 PM ---------- Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar ricoh.co.in website is up. Any links that says about this liquidation? It's all over the internet. Just search, has Ricoh filed for insolvency in India. It's every where. ---------- Post added 02-25-18 at 02:16 PM ---------- Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar ricoh.co.in website is up. Any links that says about this liquidation? Trouble at Ricoh: a lot like Satyam - Business Line ---------- Post added 02-25-18 at 02:17 PM ---------- Originally posted by biz-engineer As long as they still sell in Europe it's Ok for me :-) :-) :-) I wasn't talking about Europe. Only India. ---------- Post added 02-25-18 at 02:19 PM ---------- Originally posted by Parallax Speculation/question. Neither news nor rumor. Moved to the proper forum. Trouble at Ricoh: a lot like Satyam - Business Line not rumours. The CEO of Ricoh global said it ---------- Post added 02-25-18 at 02:21 PM ---------- Originally posted by pentaxfall Pentax still does servicing in India. My sister has fungus infected Macro lens that she wanted to get cleaned. She was able to get in touch with Pentax-rep located in Bombay. I'm talking about the recent turn of events. Please see the news.

03-06-2018, 10:07 PM	#14
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,343	Check Pentax Ricoh interview, very recently posted. Ricoh rep says they will continue to sell Pentax in India. It's in this interview...either video or written article. I can't recall, but it is there. CP+ 2018 Pentax Interview - CP+ 2018 \| PentaxForums.com

03-10-2018, 10:33 PM	#15
SunnyG. Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 428 Original Poster	Originally posted by lesmore49 Check Pentax Ricoh interview, very recently posted. Ricoh rep says they will continue to sell Pentax in India. It's in this interview...either video or written article. I can't recall, but it is there. CP+ 2018 Pentax Interview - CP+ 2018 \| PentaxForums.com Thank you! Feeling a bit relieved! ---------- Post added 03-10-18 at 10:34 PM ---------- Originally posted by lesmore49 Check Pentax Ricoh interview, very recently posted. Ricoh rep says they will continue to sell Pentax in India. It's in this interview...either video or written article. I can't recall, but it is there. CP+ 2018 Pentax Interview - CP+ 2018 \| PentaxForums.com Thank you! Feeling a bit relieved!