Swedish Telecom Leader Ericsson Launches Maiden “Made in India” Antenna

New Delhi, Jul 1 (KNN) Swedish telecom leader Ericsson has launched its first antenna model manufactured in India, unveiling the unit at its Manesar, Haryana facility.

The move establishes India not just as a domestic production hub, but also as a launchpad for global exports, which are set to begin in July.

This initiative follows Ericsson’s April announcement of a new antenna‑production unit in collaboration with Indian partner VVDN Technologies.

The goal is to fully localise passive‑antenna manufacturing for India by June 2025. 

Now, more than half of the antenna’s components are sourced locally, and the company aims for complete indigenisation of passive‑antenna output .

At the launch, telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia underscored the significance of the milestone, describing it as a key moment in India’s telecom manufacturing journey. 

Ericsson’s Mikael Eriksson, head of Ericsson Antenna System, emphasised the long‑term nature of the investment, highlighting its role in nurturing local talent, engineering expertise, and advanced technology.

The locally produced antennas conform to Ericsson’s global standards for quality and performance, ensuring suitability for both Indian telecom providers and international customers. 

Nitin Bansal, Managing Director of Ericsson India, added that this “Made in India” product will serve both domestic networks and global operators.

This development underscores Ericsson’s broader strategy: building an end‑to‑end antenna ecosystem in India—encompassing sourcing, production, and engineering—and positioning the country as a strategic node in its global supply chain.

(KNN Bureau)