Electronics Mart India Limited (EMIL), through its premium AV and immersive solutions division Audio & Beyond, has officially launched globally acclaimed British professional audio brand Funktion-One in India with an exclusive audio showcase held in Mumbai. Hosted at the Sahara Star Hotel on 27th May 2026, the launch brought together industry leaders, hospitality stakeholders, sound engineers, music professionals, and audio enthusiasts to experience Funktion-One’s globally renowned sonic engineering capabilities firsthand.
The launch marked the formal introduction of Funktion-One into the Indian market while reinforcing EMIL’s growing presence in the professional audio and immersive AV segment. The occasion also witnessed the presence of legendary audio veteran and Funktion-One Founder & R&D Director Tony Andrews, alongside renowned music composer Salim Merchant, who is supporting the brand as its soft ambassador in India.
As part of the showcase, Audio & Beyond and Funktion-One demonstrated the brand’s advanced loudspeaker technologies through curated demonstrations featuring multiple music formats, DJ sets, and live performances. Guests experienced Funktion-One’s live sound technologies, including the Vero VX, projection system design software, intelligent workflows, and the newly launched PSM15 stage monitor.
EMIL and Audio & Beyond have been associated with Funktion-One since July 2025 through a distribution partnership with Funktion-One’s GCC distributor, Em-Tec. Through this collaboration, Audio & Beyond manages the brand’s local presence, system delivery, deployment, and technical support across India. The partnership has already resulted in installations at premium venues including Four Seasons Mumbai, The Nines Mumbai, Big Bull Hyderabad, and Epitome Pune, while laying the foundation for expanding showcase venues and immersive installations across the country.
Commenting on the launch, Tony Andrews, Founder & R&D Director, Funktion-One, said, “India has one of the world’s richest musical cultures and a growing appreciation for reproduced sound quality. We believe there is demand for systems that deliver genuine musical engagement, low distortion, and ecologically beneficial, high-efficiency performance. We’re pleased to be developing a stronger presence in the market and supporting people who care deeply about audio.”
Rishabh Jain, Managing Director/Partner at Audio & Beyond, EMIL, said, “The launch of Funktion-One in India strengthens our vision of building a premium immersive technology ecosystem beyond traditional consumer electronics. As demand for professional audio grows across hospitality, entertainment, nightlife, and commercial spaces, Funktion-One complements our premium AV portfolio while reinforcing EMIL’s positioning as a premium experience-led technology brand backed by strong infrastructure, partnerships, and technical expertise.”
The launch aims to redefine perceptions around professional audio by emphasising how premium sound engineering can elevate experiences across nightlife, live entertainment, retail, hospitality, premium residential, and commercial spaces, while strengthening EMIL’s AV ecosystem through strategic global collaborations, technical expertise, and integrated audio-visual and advanced technology solutions across India.
