Homegrown Optiemus Joins Hands With Tejas Networks For Telecom Equipment Manufacturing In India

Optiemus Electronics on Tuesday, August 20, announced that it has forayed into telecom equipment manufacturing.

The announcement comes against the backdrop of the ongoing efforts to move towards self-reliance in the design and manufacturing of telecom equipment.

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Optiemus Electronics on Tuesday, August 20, announced that it has forayed into telecom equipment manufacturing, as India moves into the next phase of telecom and electronics manufacturing. In a bid to boost local designing and manufacturing of telecom equipment in India, aligning with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Noida-based Optiemus is working with Tejas Networks as a manufacturing partner for a wide array of telecom equipment products like 4G base band units, remote radio head, ONT, ONU, broadband switches and routers from its Noida manufacturing facility.

Optiemus And Tejas Join Hands

The announcement comes against the backdrop of the ongoing efforts to move towards self-reliance in the design and manufacturing of telecom equipment. Optiemus aims to significantly enhance the domestic manufacturing capabilities of telecom equipment the company said. Bengaluru-headquartered Tejas Networks is one of the highly-valued Indian companies designing and manufacturing telecom and networking products, and it has evolved as a strong trusted partner in the Indian telecom ecosystem over the last decade.

“It is a momentous occasion as we expand our manufacturing capabilities to foray into the growing industry of telecom equipment manufacturing. Tejas Networks stands on a strong foundation to make significant strides in domestic manufacturing of telecom equipment and we are ready to support them in this endeavor to take another leap towards the ‘Make in India’ initiative in telecom manufacturing in India," A Gururaj, MD, Optiemus Electronics, said in a statement.

“Tejas has been at the forefront of indigenous telecom equipment design and manufacturing for a long time in India. In our continuous pursuance towards Atmanirbhar Bharat, adding Optiemus, as one of our manufacturing partners,  will provide a boost to the domestic manufacturing of telecom products," said V Sembian, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Tejas Networks.

PLI For Telecom Industry

The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the telecom sector has achieved a significant milestone, with equipment sales exceeding Rs 50,000 crore. This information was shared recently by the Ministry of Communication in an official statement, highlighting the government's successful efforts to enhance local manufacturing capabilities and decrease reliance on imports. These initiatives align with the national vision of self-reliance promoted by the current administration.

Since its launch three years ago, the Telecom PLI programme  has successfully attracted investments totaling Rs 3,400 crore. The scheme has not only boosted domestic production but has also contributed to a substantial increase in exports, which have now reached around Rs 10,500 crore.

This achievement underscores the effectiveness of government policies aimed at strengthening India's telecommunications industry and promoting economic self-sufficiency. The success of the PLI scheme in the telecom sector serves as a testament to the country's growing capabilities in high-tech manufacturing and its potential to become a global player in the telecommunications equipment market.