Ananth Technologies has become the first private Indian company to receive approval for launching and operating a geostationary broadband satellite. With the aim of delivering 100 Gbps internet capacity across India by 2028, this project marks a major leap in the country’s digital infrastructure.

Key Points:

• Ananth Technologies received IN-SPACe’s approval to launch and operate India’s first private Ka-band geostationary high-throughput satellite.
• The planned satellite will weigh around 4 tonnes and is expected to provide broadband speeds of up to 100 Gbps nationwide.
• The project’s estimated cost is Rs.3,000 crore, with commercial operations set to begin by 2028.
• This initiative complements India’s digital goals by offering better internet access, especially in remote and rural areas.
• The development positions Ananth Technologies alongside global players like Starlink and OneWeb, contributing to India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision in the satellite internet domain.