GX Group is set to begin manufacturing at its advanced photonics facility from December 2026, marking a major step towards building domestic capabilities in optical technology and reducing India’s dependence on imported components. The facility is expected to support telecom networks, AI data centres and other high-speed data applications.
₹500 Crore Photonics Investment
GX Group plans to invest around ₹500 crore in the advanced photonics facility. The company has already received government approval for the first phase under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), with an initial investment of ₹100 crore.
Optical Transceivers to Be Made in India
The first phase will focus on manufacturing Optical Transceiver SFPs, which are critical components used to convert electrical signals into optical signals and back again for high-speed data transmission.
GX Quantum Photonics, the group’s photonics arm, will also develop and manufacture TOSA, ROSA, optical sub-assemblies and SFP transceivers.
Supporting Telecom and AI Data Centres
These optical components play a key role in optical fibre networks, telecom infrastructure and AI data centres, where large volumes of data need to be transmitted rapidly.
At present, many such components are imported or assembled domestically. GX Group aims to increase local manufacturing and value addition through its new facility.
200 Skilled Jobs Expected
The facility is expected to create around 200 highly skilled jobs, particularly in specialised engineering and advanced technology. The company said the project will help develop talent in India’s growing photonics sector while strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities.
Moving Towards Photonic Chip Technology
GX Group also plans to develop capabilities in photonics packaging and photonic chip design. The company aims to gradually increase domestic value addition and reduce dependence on imported optical components.
The broader goal is to move data transmission from conventional copper-based printed circuit board technology towards optical transmission, which can significantly improve data transfer and processing speeds across modern electronic systems.
