TP-Link India Begins Local Wi-Fi 7 Manufacturing, Riding DoT’s 6 GHz Spectrum Delicensing Wave

• Phased roadmap to serve Indian demand and, over time, evaluate export markets
• Among the first global networking brands to commit Wi-Fi 7 manufacturing to India following the DoT's January 2026 notification
• ~92% of TP-Link's India sales already locally manufactured; Wi-Fi 7 extends localisation to the next-generation portfolio. 
• Builds on TP-Link's largest global manufacturing facility ambition, planned in India over a five-year horizon, alongside Mumbai HQ and Bengaluru R&D centre

TP-Link India, part of TP-Link Systems Inc., today announced the commencement of local manufacturing of its Wi-Fi 7 product portfolio in India, making it among the first global networking brands to localise Wi-Fi 7 production following the Department of Telecommunications’ January 2026 notification delicensing the lower 6 GHz spectrum band.

The company will begin manufacturing with the Omada EAP770 enterprise access point, with plans to progressively expand localisation across its broader Wi-Fi 7 portfolio in a phased manner to cater to domestic demand and, eventually, select international markets.

The Government’s decision to delicence the lower 6 GHz spectrum enables the deployment of Wi-Fi 7 solutions for both enterprise and home users across India.

Currently, nearly 92% of TP-Link India’s product portfolio sold in the country is already manufactured locally through Indian EMS partners, with the company targeting a localisation level of 96–97% over the next three years.

The DoT notification unlocks 500 MHz spectrum in the 5925–6425 MHz band for licence-exempt usage, paving the way for nationwide adoption of Wi-Fi 7 technology. Wi-Fi 7 is expected to significantly enhance network capacity, lower latency, and improve reliability for cloud computing, video collaboration, IoT ecosystems, and AI-driven applications across high-density environments.

“Manufacturing Wi-Fi 7 products in India reflects our long-term commitment to supporting the country’s digital infrastructure ambitions and the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat,” said Sanjay Sehgal MD and CEO, TP-Link India. “With the opening of the 6 GHz band, India is entering a transformative phase in enterprise connectivity. We are continuously strengthening our manufacturing capabilities, expanding our R&D ecosystem, and investing in partner development to not only address India’s evolving technology requirements, but also position India as a strategic manufacturing and supply hub for global markets.”

TP-Link India has introduced a comprehensive range of Wi-Fi 7 access points covering indoor, outdoor, and in-wall deployments under its Omada portfolio, led by the locally manufactured EAP770 access point under the Make in India initiative. The company intends to further expand its India-manufactured Wi-Fi 7 portfolio in the coming months.

The Omada EAP770 is a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 ceiling-mount enterprise access point designed for high-density deployments including campuses, hospitals, retail environments, hospitality networks, and educational institutions. The solution integrates seamlessly with TP-Link’s Omada Software Defined Networking (SDN) platform, enabling centralised and cloud-based network management across distributed locations.

About TP-Link India: TP-Link India, a part of US-headquartered TP-Link Systems Inc., is a globally recognized leader in networking and connectivity solutions, offering a wide range of routers, switches, security cameras, and smart home devices. It also offers a suite of enterprise connectivity solutions via its dedicated brand Omada. The parent company is consistently ranked by analyst firm IDC as the No. 1 provider of Wi-Fi devices, supplying to more than 170 countries and serving billions of people worldwide. With a strong focus on reliability, performance, and innovation, TP-Link India continues to drive seamless connectivity for homes and businesses worldwide.

India Tightens Wind Turbine Norms to Boost Domestic Manufacturing and Data Sovereignty

In a sweeping regulatory overhaul, India has introduced new norms for wind turbine manufacturers aimed at strengthening domestic supply chains, safeguarding operational data, and accelerating its clean energy ambitions.

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has replaced the earlier RLMM framework with a more stringent Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM). Under the new rules, turbine makers must source critical components—such as blades, towers, gearboxes, generators, and special bearings—from Indian vendors listed in the ALMM.

Local Sourcing Mandate

• Manufacturers must source key components—blades, towers, generators, gearboxes, and special bearings—from Indian vendors listed in the newly created Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM).
• This replaces the earlier RLMM framework and strengthens quality control and energy security.

Data Localization & Cybersecurity

• All wind turbine data must be stored within India.
• Real-time operational data transfers abroad are prohibited.
• R&D centers, data centers, and servers must be located in India within one year.

Inspection & Compliance

• A technical team from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will conduct inspections.
• A standard operating procedure (SOP) will be issued for compliance.

Innovation Exemptions

• New manufacturers and models are exempt from ALMM sourcing for up to 800 MW over two years, to encourage innovation and tech not yet available domestically.
• Certain bid-out and near-term projects are also exempt.

Strategic Implications

Impact Area	Details
Domestic Players Benefit	Suzlon Energy, Inox Wind, Adani Wind expected to gain market share
Foreign Firms Affected	China's Envision Group may lose ground due to sourcing restrictions
Manufacturing Capacity	India’s wind turbine industry has 20 GW annual capacity
Energy Goals	Supports India’s target of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030

Tata Power Awards ₹ 11,481 Crore Contracts to Odisha's 6,645 Local Vendors, Suppliers

Tata Power-led Odisha Discoms has awarded contracts worth ₹ 11,481 Crore (approximately US $1.37 billion) to local contractors and suppliers in Odisha. This initiative is part of their collaboration with the Odisha government and aligns with the "Make in Odisha" vision. The contracts are divided into two main categories: materials and services.

Materials: This includes essential components like distribution transformers, cables, poles, and hardware.

Services: This covers activities such as meter installation, billing, collection, call center operations, and administrative roles.

These contracts have been awarded to 6,645 local vendors and are expected to significantly contribute to the economic progress of local communities in Odisha.

Odisha has several Distribution Companies (Discoms) responsible for electricity distribution across different regions, including TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL), TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited (TPWODL) and TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL).

These Discoms are joint ventures between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, aiming to improve the efficiency and reliability of power distribution in the state.

Within the service sector, covering meter reading, billing, network maintenance and others, the discoms have awarded contracts to 4,347 vendors with a total value of Rs 7,560 crore.

Similarly, in the materials supply category, including distribution transformers, cables, poles and others, the discoms have assigned 2,298 contracts valued at Rs 3,921 crore for its operations.