Tejas Networks India

Name

Tejas Networks India

Legal name

Tejas Networks Ltd.

Website

https://tejasnetworks.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Telecom Equipment Sales: Sale of high-performance telecom and networking products including RAN, optical transport, routers, and broadband equipment to telecom operators, governments, and enterprises. Primary revenue driver representing the vast majority of company sales.
2. Professional Services: Network design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and integration services for telecom infrastructure projects. Often bundled with equipment supply contracts.
3. Annual Maintenance Services: Support and annual maintenance services for supplied RAN equipment as part of large contracts like BSNL 4G/5G network master contract.
4. PLI Incentives: Production-linked incentives from Government of India under PLI Scheme for Telecom and Networking Products. Received Rs 27.78 crore for FY23 and Rs 69 crore in FY26.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tejas Networks designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance wireline and wireless networking products for telecom operators, ISPs, utilities, defense, and government customers. Its portfolio spans 4G/5G Radio Access Networks (WavePlexus), optical transport (TJ1600 DWDM/OTN), IP/MPLS routing and switching (TJ1400), fiber broadband access (GPON/XGS-PON), satellite communications, and Direct-to-Mobile broadcast solutions. The company operates globally with products deployed in over 75 countries.

Product overview

Tejas Networks, a Tata Group company, designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance wireline and wireless networking products for telecommunications service providers, internet service providers, utilities, defence, and government entities across over 75 countries. The company offers an end-to-end portfolio spanning Radio Access Network (4G/5G RAN via WavePlexus portfolio), Fiber Broadband Access (XPON-based GPON/XGS-PON), Optical Transport (DWDM/OTN via TJ1600 family including the new TJ1600-D3 DCI platform), Switching and Routing (IP/MPLS routers including TJ1400 family), Direct-to-Mobile Broadcast, Satcom, Metro Core/Backbone, Packet Transport Network, and Network Management (TejNMS). Key products include the TJ1600 DWDM/OTN Platform for data center interconnect with up to 51.2 Tbps capacity, the TJ1400 Ultra Converged Broadband platform combining wireless, broadband, and transport in one chassis, and the WavePlexus 4G/5G RAN portfolio with Massive MIMO solutions. The company also offers converged 4G/5G Mobile Packet Core, Optical Aggregation, and Packet Transport solutions. Through its subsidiary Saankhya Labs, Tejas provides satellite communication solutions and SDR chipsets for D2M broadcast.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WavePlexus™: Radio Access Network (RAN) product portfolio including 4G and 5G radio and baseband products, compliant to 3GPP and O-RAN standards
• Ojas64
• TJ1600
• TJ1400
• Software-defined Hardware™

Products and services

• WavePlexus RAN Portfolio Family of modular, energy-efficient 4G and 5G radio and baseband products including advanced 32TR and 64TR Massive MIMO solutions. Compliant with 3GPP and O-RAN standards, deployed at scale in carrier-grade networks in India and internationally.
• TJ1600 DWDM/OTN Platform Versatile WDM optical transport product for terabit-scale data center interconnections, supporting flexible line rates from 400G to 1.2T per wavelength with up to 51.2 Tbps shelf capacity.
• TJ1600-D3 Hyper-scalable DCI Platform Next-generation WDM optical transport product for hyperscale data center interconnections featuring 400G to 1.2T per wavelength line rates and 51.2 Tbps shelf capacity, powered by advanced DSPs and chipsets.
• TJ1400 Ultra-Converged Broadband Platform Multi-technology access platform supporting GPON/XGS-PON fiber broadband, 4G/LTE wireless broadband, and multi-gigabit Ethernet services in one compact chassis, integrating wireless, broadband, transport, and IP network technologies.
• IP/MPLS Routers (TJ1400 family) Industry-leading access and aggregation routers for terabit-scale IP/MPLS networks featuring Software-defined Hardware architecture for flexible, scalable, and reliable network deployment. Used for BharatNet Phase III rural broadband rollout.
• Ojas64 64T64R Massive MIMO Radio Next-generation 5G Macro radio delivering up to 320W output power with multi-gigabit speeds and double-digit spectral efficiency gains; compliant with 3GPP and O-RAN standards.
• Converged 4G/5G Mobile Packet Core Converged packet core solution supporting both 4G and 5G network architectures, providing mobile packet processing and core network functionality for operators deploying both technologies.
• XPON Fiber Broadband Access (GPON/XGS-PON) GPON and XGS-PON fiber broadband access solutions for FTTx/FTTH deployments, supporting high-speed residential and enterprise connectivity for ISPs and operators.
• Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) Broadcast Solution Broadcasting technology delivering multimedia content directly to mobile devices without internet connectivity, using terrestrial TV broadcast airwaves with ATSC 3.0 standard. Powered by Saankhya Labs SDR chipsets.
• Satcom Solutions Satellite communication solutions including Xponders for vessel communication, Satcom terminals, and related infrastructure products for maritime and defense applications.
• Metro Core and Backbone Solutions High-capacity optical transport solutions for metro and long-haul backbone networks, including DWDM and OTN switching capabilities for carrier-grade deployments.
• Optical Aggregation Solutions Converged packet-optical solutions for aggregation networks combining OTN, PTN, and Carrier Ethernet capabilities. Tejas holds #1 market share in India's Optical Aggregation market with 36% share.
• Packet Transport Network Solutions PTN solutions for mobile backhaul and enterprise transport, supporting MPLS-TP and other packet transport protocols used by telecom operators.
• 1.2 Tbps Single Wave Coherent DWDM Solution Terabit-scale single-wave coherent DWDM technology enabling multi-fold network capacity growth in a cost-effective manner for backbone and metro transport networks.
• TJ1600S/I Disaggregated Packet-Optical Switch Disaggregated multi-terabit packet-optical switch optimized for 5G, cloud, and broadband networks with modular architecture enabling dynamic scaling from hundreds of gigabits to tens of terabits.
• TejNMS Network Management System Universal multi-technology network management system for managing and orchestrating Tejas network products across wireline and wireless technologies.
• TJ2100 Series ONTs Optical network terminals for business and industrial premises supporting GPON connectivity with advanced features like business-grade Type-C protection switching.
• SL-3000 SDR Chipset (Saankhya Labs) Award-winning software-defined radio chipset for D2M broadcast, enabling reception of multimedia content on mobile devices, with multi-core DSP architecture for wireless communication.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered 100,000+ BSNL 4G sites making it one of largest single-vendor RAN networks
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and core.

• Maharashtra Information Technology Corporation (MahaIT)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026MoU to jointly provide training and certification in emerging telecom technologies to engineering students across Maharashtra, especially in underserved regions.
• IIT GandhinagarstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026MoU to establish telecom Center of Excellence for research, innovation, and skill development in emerging telecom technologies.
• NEC CorporationcoreTechnology or Integration · 26 February 2026Manufacturing and supply agreement for 5G Massive MIMO radios. NEC will distribute Tejas radios to global telecom customers as part of supply-chain diversification strategy.
• Rakuten SymphonycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-faceted strategic partnership to develop integrated Open RAN solutions and engage in joint go-to-market efforts for global telecom operators.
• Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTCS-led consortium for BSNL 4G/5G network deployment where Tejas supplies RAN equipment. TCS serves as master systems integrator.
• IntelstrategicTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration to integrate Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) capability into Intel-powered laptops using Saankhya SDR chipsets for educational content delivery.
• Telecom EgyptstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU to replicate BharatNet and NKN project experience in Egypt, including capacity building, local manufacturing, and R&D facilities for FTTH products.
• C-DOTcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for indigenous 4G/5G technology development as part of BSNL network consortium. Tejas supplies RAN products using C-DOT-developed core.
• Sinclair Broadcast Group / ONE Media 3.0strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for ATSC 3.0 chipset development and Direct-to-Mobile technology for Indian and global markets.
• Free Stream Technologies (IIT Kanpur)strategicTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration for D2M technology development and consumer trials in India using IIT Kanpur's proof-of-concept.
• Project Implementation Agencies (NCC, Polycab, Invenia-STL, GR Infraprojects, ITI)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partners for BharatNet Phase III deployment where Tejas supplies IP/MPLS routers for rural broadband infrastructure.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Nokia: Nokia is a direct competitor across Tejas's core portfolio including 4G/5G RAN (AirScale), optical transport (PSE), and IP/MPLS routing (SR OS). Both target Tier-1 telecom operators globally with similar end-to-end wireline and wireless portfolios.
• Ericsson: Ericsson is the global RAN market leader competing head-to-head with Tejas's WavePlexus portfolio for 4G/5G contracts at operators including BSNL, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea. Direct overlap in mobile network operator sales motion and product category.
• Ciena: Ciena is a direct competitor in DWDM/OTN optical transport, the same category as Tejas's TJ1600 platform. Both sell coherent optical systems to Tier-1 carriers and hyperscalers for metro, long-haul, and DCI applications with overlapping product roadmaps.
• Infinera (now part of Nokia): Infinera directly competes with Tejas in DWDM optical transport with ICE-series coherent DSPs. Tejas hired Paul Harrison from Infinera as SVP North America Sales, highlighting direct talent and product overlap.
• ZTE Corporation: ZTE is a direct competitor across 4G/5G RAN, optical transport, and IP routing. Both target emerging market operators and government-backed telecom projects with comparable price-competitive product portfolios.
• Juniper Networks: Juniper directly competes with Tejas's IP/MPLS routing portfolio (TJ1400 family) for service provider edge and aggregation. Both target Tier-1 telecom operators with carrier-grade routing platforms.
• HFCL: HFCL is an Indian telecom equipment manufacturer and direct domestic peer competing in optical transport, fiber broadband, and 5G RAN. Both serve Indian operators like BSNL and Reliance Jio with government-aligned indigenous products.
• Sterlite Technologies (STL): STL is an Indian optical networking and fiber solutions peer competing with Tejas in optical transport, FTTH, and government broadband projects including BharatNet. Both are key suppliers for India's digital infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• Huawei: Huawei is the broad incumbent global leader competing with Tejas across RAN, optical, routing, and core networks. While excluded from many Western markets, Huawei competes aggressively in India and emerging markets where Tejas also operates.

Emerging players

• Mavenir: Mavenir is an emerging cloud-native RAN and core network vendor competing with Tejas in the O-RAN space, particularly through Tejas's Rakuten Symphony partnership context. Both target operators seeking open, software-centric network architectures.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds8 records

Investors11 records

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M&A2 records

Investments

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