Global Private Equity Debuts in Indian Military Tech

Carlyle, along with co-investors Yali Capital and Florintree’s Mathew Cyriac, is acquiring a 60% stake in Bengaluru-based Micropack, a leading printed circuit boards (PCBs) manufacturers for clients such as ISRO, DRDO, and Data Patterns, serving #Defence, #Aviation, avionics, #telecom, and industrial #electronics, with defence and avionics as its core segments, for ₹1,175 crore ($125 million).

IN-SPACe has cleared Jio’s proposal for LEO constellation. With GMPCS already sorted, DoT spectrum allocation is the final hurdle.

Jio’s order book will be an inflection point for domestic spacetech & sat mfg supply chain. There better be a quiet policy directive ensuring a meaningful domestic mfg mandate. #Space #Telecom

Jio and Airtel to increase mobile plan prices by 12% to 15% within the next 3 to 4 months. #Telecom

TRAI has proposed 5G network slicing norms to protect service quality for regular users while letting operators charge different rates. Safeguards include capping peak-hour usage at 80%, limiting only 1% of cells to exceed thresholds, and requiring upgrades for overloaded cells, aligning India’s rules with global standards. #Policy #Telecom

Starlink has reapplied to India’s IN-SPACe for approval of its Gen 2 satellite constellation with direct-to-device services. #Telecom #Security

Pratap Group Invests ₹850 Cr In MP For OFC & BESS Plants

🔹 Two units inaugurated at Pithampur Smart Industrial Park, Dhar by CM Mohan Yadav
🔹 Corsis Industries: optical fibre, 5.5 mn fibre-km/yr, 8,067 sqm, ~₹350 cr, for 5G/FTTH/data centre/defence
🔹 Voltters Technologies: BESS & Li-ion, 3 GWh, 20,505 sqm, ~₹500 cr, Industry 4.0 + robotics
🔹 Push for clean energy + digital infra; aligns with National Clean Energy Mission
#MakeinIndia #Telecom #Batteries

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GX Group To Start Advanced Photonics Facility From Dec 2026

🔹 Phase-1 gets govt approval under ECMS - ₹100 cr out of ₹500 cr initial investment
🔹 Product: Optical Transceiver SFP, TOSA, ROSA - critical for fibre, 5G/6G, AI data centres
🔹 Subsidiary GX Quantum Photonics to lead - facility at Bhiwadi, Rajasthan; R&D at Chennai
🔹 To create ∼200 highly skilled jobs; targets 90%+ local value addition
🔹 Currently imported; move to cut import dependence, boost data transmission speed
🔹 Next steps: photonics packaging, photonic chip design, Indium Phosphide PICs with SMART Photonics BV
#MakeinIndia #Telecom

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DoT & C-DOT to set up end-to-end optical network test bed in Delhi.

5-year pact signed Aug 27, DoT-funded test bed at C-DOT campus, New Delhi. Shared national resource for indigenous optical tech (lab-to-market bridge). Covers optical core, access, quantum security, and 3rd party test tools. For startups, industry, and researchers to test performance, interoperability, and real deployment.

Phase 1 (2 yrs): Infrastructure setup & rollout.
Phase 2 (3 yrs): O&M, tech support, educational outreach.

Supports Atmanirbhar Bharat in next-gen telecom. #Telecom

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Reliance Jio will conduct its first LEO satellite test flight in September next year, as part of a plan to deploy 90–100 satellites starting in 2028, aiming to deliver up to 150 Gbps per satellite capacity for high-speed broadband. #Space #Telecom

The Digital Communications Commission (DCC) has approved most of TRAI’s satcom spectrum allocation recommendations, fixing charges at ₹3,500 per MHz annually plus ₹500 per urban subscriber, with rollout strictly subject to mandatory security clearances from national security agencies at Union and State levels. #Telecom

Jio and T-Mobile achieved the world's first 5G Standalone international roaming connection via Syniverse, bypassing 4G infrastructure to deliver faster speeds and lower latency for cross-border travelers. #Telecom

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🚀 Dixon Arm & Aviat Networks Sign IP Deal for Microwave Radios!

Dixon Electro Appliances (DEAPL) has signed an Intellectual Property (IP) Licence Agreement with Aviat Networks (India). The deal grants Dixon the technical know-how to manufacture, use, and sell microwave radios locally, strengthening India's domestic telecom infrastructure supply chain under the 'Make in India' initiative. #Telecom #MakeinIndia

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📡 Ericsson #exports India-made antennas to Europe and other global markets, expanding India’s role in its supply chain.

🏭 Its India operations produced over 15,000 antennas and 25 million network components since July 2025. #MakeInIndia #Telecom

https://swarajyamag.com/tech/ericsson-exports-india-made-antennas-to-europe-and-other-global-markets-as-local-telecom-manufacturing-scales-up

Microscan plans a ₹350 cr subsea cable landing station in Alibaug, 95 km from Mumbai. It is in talks with Henox IT, Singapore’s Datawave and a London operator to land cables there. The site will link to fibre serving more than 45 Mumbai data centres and exchanges. #telecom #Infra

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DoT has sent a ₹6,000-7,000 cr telecom-component PLI to the finance ministry as the ₹12,195 cr scheme ends in March. The 5-year plan sets ₹3 tn sales, ₹1.5 tn exports and 9,000 jobs. Under the current scheme, the Centre disbursed ₹1,850 cr, or 15% of the outlay. #Telecom #Policy

📡 India targets 10% of global 6G patents by 2030, shifting focus from its massive 400-million-user 5G network to next-gen tech leadership.

Announced at IMC 2026, the country now ranks in the top six globally for 6G filings, backed by the Bharat 6G Alliance's 7,700 patents and ₹500 crore in TTDF research funding.

Key focus areas include AI-native networking, terahertz spectrum, and international collaborations to pioneer applications like holographic communication and digital twins. #Telecom

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📡 Tejas Networks and Qualcomm Technologies have successfully demonstrated 6G Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC) technology at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026.

The joint showcase integrates Tejas' 5G base station with Qualcomm’s RU/DU chipsets to transform existing wireless networks into pervasive radar systems that can track vehicles and drones without dedicated sensing hardware, marking a major step toward India's AI-native 6G infrastructure. #Telecom

Reliance Industry has issued its first statement after the recent controversy surrounding it and Star Link which accused Reliance hindering its entry into the market!!

#Telecom

🚀 BRIN Partnering with Signaltron & Signalchip for Next-Gen Archipelagic Connectivity! 🇮🇳🤝🇮🇩

Indonesia’s PRT BRIN has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Bengaluru-based Signaltron Systems and fabless #semiconductor firm Signalchip Innovations to co-develop cutting-edge #electronics, #telecom, #networking, and #drone technologies.

The strategic collaboration aims to pilot tailored 4G/5G and future 6G solutions specifically engineered for unique archipelagic needs—focusing on inter/intra-island topologies, tropical maritime environments, and last-mile connectivity for remote, underserved islands.

With Signaltron base stations powered by Signalchip’s scalable small-cell-to-macro silicon, the partnership targets positioning, optical, high-speed data, and UAS integration with the goal of "connecting the unconnected." 🌐📡🛰️🌐📡🛰️

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📡 C-DOT establishes 6th Centre of Excellence at IIT BHU to drive indigenous #research in 6G, very large-scale MIMO, AI, quantum/post-quantum comms, cybersecurity, and ISAC, AI–Native Networks, bridging academics with real-world tech for an Atmanirbhar #telecom ecosystem.

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