skip to content

Huwei ZTE Ban Might Be 20 Per cent Expensive For Indian Telcos: Report

- Advertisement -
  • The government of India might cancel a contract given to Chinese telecom gear manufacturers for BSNL
  • Rumors suggest that the private telcos might also be barred from using Huawei and ZTE gear

The government of India advising private telecom players not to source telecom gear from the likes of Huawei and ZTE may cost the likes of Airtel and Vodafone 15 to 20 per cent extra. A report published in the financial express states that if such an advisory is issues, the industry will oppose it tooth and nail.

Although, such an advisory has not been issued as of yet but the government, as per recent reports, is thinking of cancelling an equipment tender for BSNL with China-based telcos. It might just be a matter of time before an exact advisory is floated for private telecom players operating in India.

Another point to be noted here is that the share of Chinese companies in India’s telecom equipment and gear vertical is around 25 per cent. The size of this industry is pegged around Rs 12,000 crore.

- Advertisement -

Chinese companies are beyond economical gear and equipment

Apart from the competitive prices that Chinese companies offer to telecom players, their vendor financing schemes also help the players in sourcing these easily. In fact, the vendor financing schemes adopted by the likes of ZTE and Huawei have helped them compete against other players during the last decade.

It is to be noted here that the 2G and 3G networks for Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea were built by Nokia and Ericsson. However, as the telcos are upgrading networks to 4G, the share of China-based vendors like Huawei are going up.

BSNL’s 3G network is largely built by China’s ZTE. The latter has been responsible for BSNL’s 40 per cent 3G network. The former does not have a 4G network yet.

This move of barring the two (Huawei and ZTE) comes at a time when almost every telco is gearing up to deploy 5G networks in India. The value of telecom equipment industry in India is around Rs 12,000 crores. While the industry comprises of likes of Ericsson, Nokia and Samsung, China-based players account for a fourth of the same.

It is to be noted here that the Prime Minister of India, had recently said the country would retaliate if instigated by China. The tensions between the defense forces of these two countries seem to be rising at the Galwan region.

DON’T MISS

No More Huawei and ZTE Telecom Gear For BSNL: Report

Haryana Cancels Chinese Bids For Installing Power Plant Equipment

- Advertisement -

Most Popular Articles

Purple Technologies Launches AI & Robotics Lab For Vijayawada Schools

0
Eyeing to transform STEM education with hands-on AI kits, coding tools, and affordable teacher training for just ₹500/month, Purple Technologies unveils its AI &...

Calcom Vision’s Q3 Revenue Up 9.25%, Profits Soar

0
Despite margin decline, Calcom Vision sees a 9.25 per cent revenue boost in Q3 FY25, with profits soaring 747.53 per cent. It plans to...

Volkswagen Announces Five-Year Plan For EV Future

0
Aiming to lead the EV market by 2030, Volkswagen has a bold five-year plan, including affordable electric cars, workforce cuts, and a high-tech Wolfsburg...

Samsung Electronics Names Its Veteran Leaders For Board

0
Reshuffling its board membership, Samsung Electronics has nominated its chief of chip business, CTO, awaiting finalisation in March. Dr Hyuk Jae Lee from Seoul...

Element14 Expands Audio Portfolio With PUI Audio Partnership

0
This collaboration offers customers a broader selection of innovative audio, haptic, and sensor solutions across medical, industrial, security, and consumer electronics industries. element14 has significantly...
Sridhar Kaip, CEO, SFAL

“Many Startups Selected Under DLI Are Part Of SFAL’s Portfolio” – Sridhar Kaip, SFAL

0
With a vision to enable companies to develop semiconductor IPs in India, the Semiconductor Fabless Accelerator Labs (SFAL) has incubated five fabless design startups...
Anshuman Divyanshu, CEO, Exicom

“Our Chargers Are Fully Interoperable and Compatible with All Vehicles” – Anshuman Divyanshu, Exicom

0
Battery safety and longevity, the effects of charging and discharging, and various safeguards and features are among the most critical considerations for a battery...
Khushal Panchal,  chief operating officer (COO), PCB Power

“We Differentiate Ourselves By Producing Radio Frequency PCBs For Wireless Communication Devices” – Khushal...

0
With technology and policy support, Indian PCB manufacturing is at a turning point. Can innovation and scale match global giants? PCB Power leads the...
Jayesh Ranjan IAS, Special Secretary, Department of Industries and Commerce and ITE&C, Government Of Telangana

“To Compensate For Telangana’s Lack Of A Wet Port,Our Incentives Help ESDM And Semiconductor...

0
Despite logistics challenges, how is Telangana securing billion-dollar investments in electronics? Will the state unveil a new semiconductor policy soon? Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, from...
Shrinivas Kulkarni CFO, Cyient DLM

“Acquisitions That Help Address Gaps In Our Design Capabilities….. Interest Us” – Shrinivas Kulkarni,...

0
Over the past five years, Cyient DLM (formerly Rangsons Electronics), a subsidiary of Cyient Limited, has rapidly expanded its footprint in the design-led manufacturing...
Sridhar Kaip, CEO, SFAL

“Many Startups Selected Under DLI Are Part Of SFAL’s Portfolio” – Sridhar Kaip, SFAL

0
With a vision to enable companies to develop semiconductor IPs in India, the Semiconductor Fabless Accelerator Labs (SFAL) has incubated five fabless design startups...

Meridian Joins Altair’s Startup Programme To Boost UAV Tech

0
Eyeing to drive innovation in UAVs and hybrid power tech with simulation tools and expert support, Altair teams up with Meridian Flight Systems in...

Mitsubishi Electric Acquires Stake In Itanta Analytics Startup

0
Aiming to boost manufacturing digitalisation and efficiency with simplified automation solutions, Mitsubishi Electric India invests in Itanta Analytics to develop no-code data analysis tools....

Union Budget 2025-26: What It Has For The Electronics Sector?

0
With reduced and exempted duties, tax relief for manufacturing, and increased support for startups, this Budget addresses a broader range of issues within the...

IndiaAI Mission Expands To 18,693 GPUs For R&D

0
Aiming to support R&D and ethical AI, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the expansion of IndiaAI’s GPU infrastructure to 18,693 to benefit startups and...

Industry's Buzz

Learn From Leaders

Startups