Ericsson supplies mobile network equipment and services to Indian operators including Bharti Airtel and Jio, and runs research centres in Chennai, Bengaluru and Gurugram. It manufactures 5G radios and related gear in Pune with contract partner Jabil.
Ownership and structure
Ericsson operates in India through Ericsson India Private Limited, formerly Ericsson India Global Services Private Limited.
What India does for Ericsson
India is a major network equipment market for Ericsson, a production base for 5G radios and antennas made with Jabil in Pune, and home to research centres in Chennai, Bengaluru and Gurugram.
Ericsson's India business
Ericsson traces its India presence to 1903, when it installed its first switch in the country. Its first vendor led production in India began in 1994.
The company makes 5G radios, RAN compute, antennas and microwave products with Jabil in Pune. Its research centres in Chennai, Bengaluru and Gurugram work on AI, 6G and chip design.
In December 2024 Ericsson secured a multiyear extension deal with Bharti Airtel for 4G and 5G radio equipment.
Key moves in India
- 1903: Ericsson installed its first switch in India.
- 1994: Ericsson began its first vendor led production in India and helped lay the foundations of GSM services.
- 2022: It ramped up 5G equipment production with Jabil in Pune in December, expected to create about 2,000 jobs.
- 2024: Ericsson secured a multiyear extension deal with Bharti Airtel for 4G and 5G radio equipment in December.
- 2025: It opened an ASIC development facility in Bengaluru in June and a new Bengaluru R&D unit for 5G software in July.
Where it operates
Ericsson runs its India business from Gurugram. It also has a presence in New Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru and Chennai.
At a glance
- Home country: Sweden
- Global headquarters: Stockholm
- Sector: Infrastructure & Data Centres
- Business: Telecom equipment
- Role of India: Sales market, Manufacturing base, R&D and engineering hub
- India entity: Ericsson India Private Limited
- India head office: Gurugram
- India offices: Gurugram, New Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai
- India headcount: Not available
- In India since: 1903
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