What Elektronik Lab does

Elektronik Lab India Pvt Ltd, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Chennai, designs and integrates complex communication, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) systems for maritime, aviation, and land-mobile customers across India and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Its product portfolio spans marine safety and communications equipment (SAILOR VHF/MF/HF, GMDSS, SSAS, LRIT, EPIRB, SART from Cobham, Jotron, Samyung and Weatherdock), aviation satcom and ISR solutions (Aviator series, Helitracker, Flyttrack), land-mobile satellite terminals (IsatPhone-2, BGAN 727/710 from Inmarsat), and proprietary tracking platforms such as Trackanything GPS. The company holds ISO, RINA, and IRS certifications and serves as an authorized dealer for multiple global OEMs, most recently for Gogo's LEO/GEO/ATG satcom portfolio across India and Asia-Pacific.

The business operates a distribution-and-integration model, generating revenue from five streams: equipment sales in marine communications/navigation, aviation satcom, and land-mobile satcom, plus recurring after-sales service/maintenance contracts and airtime services. Go-to-market combines direct sales to government and defense customers (Indian Coast Guard, Pawan Hans MOU), enterprise commercial accounts (Navtek/Poseidon 007), adventure/expedition aviation (Capt. Aarohi Pandit/MAHI aircraft), business jet owners, and training institutions (Indian Maritime College), supported by GEM portal procurement and a multi-port physical footprint across major Indian ports.

Backed by founder ownership without disclosed external funding, the company runs with 51-100 employees and emphasizes long-term OEM partnerships and certified local integration as its core competitive levers. Strategic activity in 2024-2026 includes the Gogo Asia-Pacific dealer appointment, the Pawan Hans MOU, Aero India 2025 participation, and expansion of multi-port presence, indicating a deliberate move from a domestic distributor toward a regional channel partner and a more visible role in defense and commercial aviation satcom.

Name

Elektronik Lab

Legal name

ElektronikLab India Pvt Ltd

Website

https://elektroniklab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Elektronik Lab India Pvt Ltd, founded 2005 in Chennai, designs and integrates communication, navigation, and surveillance systems for maritime, aviation, and land-mobile customers across India and Asia-Pacific, operating as an authorized dealer for global satcom and marine OEMs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales - Marine Communications & Navigation: Sale and installation of communications and navigation equipment including GMDSS, AIS, SSAS, LRIT, EPIRBs, SARTs, VHF/MF/HF radios, satellite communication terminals, and radar systems for commercial and government vessels.
2. Equipment Sales - Aviation Satcom: Sale and installation of satellite communication solutions for general aviation and business jets, including Gogo Galileo (LEO), Plane Simple (GEO), and ATG systems.
3. Equipment Sales - Land Mobile Satcom: Man-portable and Satcom-on-the-move broadband terminals for land vehicles, including BGAN, IsatPhone, and Explorer series terminals.
4. After-Sales Service & Maintenance: Nationwide after-sales support, maintenance, and installation services for all supplied equipment, leveraging presence across major Indian ports.
5. Airtime Services: Satellite airtime services for voice and data connectivity across Inmarsat and Iridium networks.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Elektronik Lab is a system integrator that designs, supplies, installs, integrates, and maintains satellite communication, navigation, and surveillance systems for the maritime, aviation, and land segments. The company acts as an authorized dealer and channel partner for global OEMs (Gogo, Inmarsat, Cobham, Jotron, Thrane & Thrane, Honeywell) and delivers end-to-end solutions including GMDSS radio suites, AIS, SSAS, EPIRB, SART, satellite terminals (BGAN/VSAT), GPS trackers, aviation connectivity systems, ISR solutions, oil spill response systems, telemedicine kits, and airtime/subscription services, supported by a coast-spanning service network across 8 major Indian ports.

Product overview

Elektronik Lab India Pvt Ltd is a system integrator offering a comprehensive portfolio of satellite communication, navigation, safety, and tracking solutions across aviation, marine, and land sectors. The core offerings include: Aviation ISR Solutions providing office-in-the-sky connectivity for business jets and government aircraft using Aviator series terminals (200/300/700/S-series), Helitracker, and Flyttrack; Marine Communications & Navigation Systems encompassing GMDSS-compliant equipment (SAILOR VHF/MF/HF radios), SSAS security alerting systems, LRIT tracking, EPIRBs, AIS, SARTs, and life safety equipment from manufacturers like Cobham, Jotron, and SAMYUNG; and Land Mobile Solutions featuring BGAN terminals, satellite phones (IsatPhone-2), and IoT/M2M devices. Additional services include coastal surveillance, oceanography, telemedicine, environmental monitoring, and GPS tracking solutions like Trackanything. The company operates from Chennai with presence at major Indian ports and provides after-sales support and installation services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GOGO Aviator Series (Aviator 200/300/350/700) In-flight voice and data connectivity systems for business aviation, supplied as an authorized Gogo channel partner for business jets, turboprops, and helicopters operating in Indian airspace.
• Honeywell JetWave Aviation Connectivity Ka-band satellite communications system for business aviation providing in-flight high-speed broadband, distributed via authorized channel partnership with Honeywell.
• Cobham SAILOR Series Maritime Radios and Terminals GMDSS-compliant VHF, MF, and HF maritime radio systems, satellite terminals, and AIS equipment (e.g., SAILOR 6210 VHF) supplied to commercial vessels for distress, safety, and general communication, distributed as an authorized Cobham channel partner.
• Thrane & Thrane EXPLORER and BGAN Satellite Terminals Portable and fixed BGAN/VSAT satellite terminals providing global voice, data, and broadband connectivity for maritime, land, and remote operations, supplied as an authorized channel partner.
• GMDSS Safety Equipment Suite (EPIRB, SART, VHF Radios) SOLAS-compliant Global Maritime Distress and Safety System equipment, including Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB), Search and Rescue Transponders (SART), and bridge VHF radios, supplied and installed on commercial vessels.
• SSAS (Ship Security Alert System) Ship Security Alert System for transmitting covert piracy and security alerts from vessels to flag-state authorities, with supply, integration, and certification services.
• AIS (Automatic Identification System) Solutions Class A and Class B Automatic Identification System transponders for vessel identification, collision avoidance, and traffic monitoring, supplied and integrated on commercial and offshore vessels.
• GPS Vehicle and Asset Tracking Devices GPS-based hardware trackers for real-time vehicle, fleet, and asset visibility sold to commercial fleet operators, logistics providers, and remote-asset owners.
• Oil Spill Response System (Coast Guard DHQ-16) Oil spill containment and recovery system (DHQ-16) supplied to the Indian Coast Guard for marine pollution response, including boom systems, skimmers, and recovery hardware.
• DCAT Deployable Communications System Deployable Communications for Airborne Transmission (DCAT) — a portable/tactical communications system for emergency response, defense, and remote-area operations.
• Telemedicine Communication Kit Satellite-based telemedicine communication kit enabling remote medical consultation for marine, offshore, and airborne applications.
• Airtime Services (Inmarsat, Iridium, VSAT) Recurring satellite airtime subscriptions on Inmarsat, Iridium, and VSAT networks for maritime, aviation, and land customers, bundled with hardware and service support.
• Aviation ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) Solutions Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance payload integration and deployment for special-mission aircraft, defense, and government customers.
• Coastal Surveillance and Oceanography Solutions Coastal surveillance, oceanography, and environmental monitoring instrumentation supplied to government agencies, ports, and research institutions for maritime domain awareness.
• IoT / M2M R&D and Software Solutions In-house IoT/M2M research, development, and software platform offerings enabling connected asset, fleet, and environmental monitoring solutions for enterprise customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Poseidon SSAS 007 successfully prevented a ship robbery at sea, demonstrating reliability in critical security situations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GogocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 January 2026Elektronik Lab India Private Limited was appointed as a new Authorized Dealer for Gogo's multi-orbit connectivity solutions in India and Asia-Pacific. The partnership covers sales and support for Gogo Galileo (LEO), Plane Simple (GEO), and Air-to-Ground (ATG) systems for business aviation. The company is also seeking regulatory approval for LEO satcom installations in India.
• InmarsatcoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-term working partnership with Inmarsat for satellite communication products and services, including Inmarsat-C, Fleet Broadband, BGAN, and IsatPhone solutions for maritime, aviation, and land applications.
• Cobham (SAILOR)coreTechnology or IntegrationLong-term partnership with Cobham for SAILOR range of maritime radio equipment including VHF, MF/HF, GMDSS consoles, mini-C, satellite communication, and AIS products.
• Indian Maritime CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining and simulation partner providing maritime education and training solutions, linking Elektronik Lab's equipment with academic training programs.
• Pawan HansminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElektronik Lab signed an MOU with Pawan Hans (helicopter services company), representing a strategic partnership for helicopter-related satcom and tracking solutions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Speedcast: Satellite communications and network services integrator serving maritime, energy, government and enterprise segments globally. Comparable business model of integrating third-party satcom hardware with managed services and airtime.
• OmniAccess: Provider of managed connectivity services and satcom solutions for superyachts, cruise and maritime customers. Comparable maritime-focused satcom integrator and service provider.
• Navarino: Maritime satcom and IT solutions provider offering connectivity, network management and value-added services to commercial shipping. Directly comparable to Elektronik Lab's maritime satcom integration offering.
• Marlink: Global provider of maritime and remote satcom connectivity, integration and managed services. Closely comparable to Elektronik Lab as a multi-vertical satcom systems integrator serving maritime, aviation and land customers.
• Tototheo Maritime: Maritime satcom distributor and service provider serving shipping fleets with Inmarsat, Iridium and VSAT solutions. Comparable regional distributor/integrator profile serving similar SOLAS-regulated customers.

Broad incumbents

• Viasat (formerly Inmarsat): Global satellite operator and connectivity provider across maritime, aviation and government. Broad incumbent partner whose network and products Elektronik Lab integrates and resells.
• Cobham SATCOM: Manufacturer of the SAILOR maritime radio and satcom product line that Elektronik Lab distributes and integrates. Large incumbent whose product roadmap directly shapes Elektronik Lab's offering.
• Gogo Business Aviation: OEM of LEO/GEO/ATG satellite communication systems for business aviation and Elektronik Lab's principal aviation satcom partner. Larger, established incumbent in the same product category.

Regional players

• Avantel Limited: Indian satellite communication, RF and defense electronics company serving aerospace and defense customers. Regionally comparable competitor for Indian satcom and defense integration work.
• Bharat Electronics Limited: Indian public-sector defense electronics company supplying radar, communication and naval systems domestically. Comparable regional competitor for Indian government, defense and coastal surveillance tenders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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