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GX Group to Begin Domestic Photonics Manufacturing in December
GX Group plans to make important internet and data-transmission parts in India starting in December.
These parts help change electrical signals into light signals and back again.
The company will initially invest Rs 500 crore in the facility.
The first phase has received government approval for Rs 100 crore.
The factory will make parts such as SFP transceivers, TOSA and ROSA.
These components are used in telecom networks and AI data centres.
The project could create about 200 specialised jobs.
GX Group says the facility will help India make more of these parts domestically and transmit data faster.
GX Group plans to begin advanced photonics manufacturing in India from December.
The company plans an initial investment of Rs 500 crore in the facility.
The first approved phase involves Rs 100 crore under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme.
Production will include SFP transceivers, TOSA, ROSA and other optical sub-assemblies.
The facility is expected to create around 200 skilled jobs and reduce reliance on imported components.
- Who
- GX Group, through its arm GX Quantum Photonics, led by CEO and founder Paritosh Prajapati.
- What
- The company will begin manufacturing advanced photonics components and sub-assemblies in India.
- Where
- India; the facility’s specific location is not stated.
- When
- Manufacturing is planned to start in December; the article does not specify the year.
- Why
- To increase domestic production, reduce dependence on imported optical components, create skilled jobs and improve data transmission capabilities.
Key facts
- Company
- GX Group
- Manufacturing start
- December
- Planned initial investment
- Rs 500 crore
- Approved first-phase investment
- Rs 100 crore under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme
- Planned employment
- Around 200 highly skilled jobs
- Key products
- Optical Transceiver SFP, TOSA, ROSA and other optical sub-assemblies
- Expected impact
- Greater domestic value addition, lower import dependence and faster data transmission
Quotes
Paritosh Prajapati
CEO and founder of GX Group
“We plan to build capabilities in photonics packaging and photonic chip design, progressively increasing domestic value addition and reducing dependence on imported optical components.”
rediff.com
“Starting manufacturing from December marks an important next step in our ambition to build advanced photonics capabilities in India.”
rediff.com
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