In a groundbreaking development, VVDN Technologies, a prominent player in engineering, manufacturing, and digital services, has established a state-of-the-art manufacturing line in its Manesar facility to produce 4G and 5G connectivity modules and data cards for Telit Cinterion, an Italian intelligent edge solutions company. This strategic collaboration is a significant step forward for India’s burgeoning telecom manufacturing sector, as it represents the first-ever production of such modules within the country.
Puneet Agarwal, the CEO and co-founder of VVDN Technologies, expressed his enthusiasm for this new venture, stating that the facility is geared up to produce millions of 4G and 5G modules, data cards, and custom products, catering to both local and international markets. These modules and data cards have diverse applications across various industries, including smart energy, electric vehicle (EV) charging, smart buildings, telematics, and retail, among others. This partnership with Telit aligns with VVDN’s overarching objective of expanding and strengthening the local manufacturing ecosystem.
VVDN Technologies boasts a wide array of capabilities, ranging from printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) to mechanical, tooling, molding, die-casting, pre-compliance certification, advanced cybersecure software, firmware flashing, and mass production of cutting-edge electronic products. As an electronics manufacturing services provider, VVDN is well-positioned to contribute significantly to India’s telecom manufacturing landscape.
Paolo Dal Pino, CEO of Telit Cinterion, hailed the agreement with VVDN as a game changer that not only streamlines time-to-customer processes but also positions Telit Cinterion as a leader in enabling digital transformation in India’s telecom sector.
Ashwini Vaishnaw, India’s Minister of Railways, Electronics, IT, and Telecom, inaugurated the facility virtually and lauded the complex manufacturing process as a testament to India’s emergence as a major telecom design, manufacturing, and export hub. He highlighted the remarkable progress in telecom manufacturing, with over ₹2,419 crore invested by telecom companies under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. These investments have led to sales of ₹34,516 crore, exports amounting to ₹7,600 crore, and the creation of more than 17,753 jobs.
The PLI scheme, launched in 2022, witnessed the approval of 42 companies with a combined investment of ₹4,115 crore. The scheme incentivizes expected sales of ₹2.45 trillion and the generation of employment opportunities for over 44,000 individuals over a six-year period ending in FY26.
Minister Vaishnaw highlighted the maturation of India’s telecom manufacturing industry, with growing exports to countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, France, Spain, Austria, the United Arab Emirates, and Japan. He expressed optimism about India becoming a trusted value chain partner for many more companies in the future, solidifying its position in the global telecom manufacturing landscape.
