Keysight Technologies has announced plans to begin local manufacturing in India, expanding its global production footprint to provide locally manufactured solutions for the country’s mission-critical industries.
As India emerges as one of the world’s fastest-growing innovation economies, demand for advanced test and measurement technologies is increasing across all industrial and research sectors. India’s electronics manufacturing sector is expected to exceed $300 billion by 2026, driven by a surge in domestic production and advanced research initiatives.
The phased rollout of the new facility will focus on test equipment, serving both Indian and global customers while enhancing supply chain resilience.
Keysight’s manufacturing operations in India will support innovation across key sectors:
- Semiconductors: Enabling design validation and production testing as India expands its semiconductor industry under the Semicon India program.
- Quantum technologies: Supporting research institutions and national laboratories advancing quantum computing under the National Quantum Mission.
- Aerospace and Defense: Providing advanced, locally manufactured test solutions for radar, electronic warfare, and satellite systems supporting India’s defense modernization.
- Next-generation AI and wireless: Accelerating development and deployment of 5G and future 6G infrastructure, AI infrastructure and data centers.
- Research and academia: Equipping universities and national laboratories with world-class tools for advanced engineering research and scientific discovery.
Commenting on the announcement, vice president and general manager, Asia Pacific, Keysight, said, “India is entering a once-in-a-generation innovation decade. Establishing local manufacturing allows Keysight to better support customers in India while strengthening our global supply chain. Building in India for the world will accelerate technology development across a broad spectrum of industries.”
