India, Oct. 12 -- Swedish telecom equipment manufacturer Ericsson has made a significant announcement regarding its operations in India, one of its key global markets. India has long served as a major business hub for Ericsson, particularly through its partnerships with private telecom operators who have relied on its technology across multiple generations of mobile networks. Notably,Jio and Airtel awarded Ericsson substantial contracts during the recent 5G rollout.

Ericsson has now confirmed that all telecom equipment sold in India will also be manufactured in India,including equipment developed for future network generations. The company has also announced its intention to manufacture all 6G equipment locally, reinforcing its long-term...