Telecom Gear Industry Worries Over Draft Sourcing Rules and 5G
Telecom Gear Industry Faces Challenges
As the Indian telecom sector grapples with new draft sourcing rules, concerns emerge regarding the absence of 5G equipment. Industry leaders, including Mahendra Nahata of HFCL, express hope that the regulations will boost domestic manufacturing and local value addition. However, Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar from Voice voices apprehensions that excluding 5G from sourcing could hinder innovation.
Implications for Local Manufacturing
- The draft outlines 36 products requiring over 50% local content.
- Specific products must achieve a minimum of 65% local content.
- Emphasis on 'Make in India' aims to expand India’s global telecom export capacity.
Industry Reactions
- Mahendra Nahata: The guidelines enhance domestic capabilities.
- Ankit Agarwal: India can produce world-class optical solutions.
- NK Goyal: Acknowledges significant progress in meeting industry demands.
As the rollout of policies continues, industry stakeholders urge the government to focus on inclusivity of 5G solutions to fully realize India's telecom potential.
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