Global Tech Companies Bullish on India Business Potential

"We are seeking landing rights from ISRO," he told PTI. Landing rights allow network operators to use the satellite.

The Israel-based Spacecom was waiting for ISRO approval to launch its Amos-4 satellite.

It is already among the communication satellite operators covering most of the developed markets.

Each satellite would cost U.S.$500 million, a massive investment, according to communication satellite companies.

Hughes plans to launch its India-dedicated communication satellite from within the country, saving millions of dollars on investments and leasing of network links from satellite operators by international companies, said Roach.

Supporting the space investors were service providers and hardware manufacturers.

North Carolina-based Commscope Inc plans to ramp up production at its facility in Goa which manufactures high-end communication products for both India and global markets, said Navin Vohra, vice president of the wireless product sales in Asia and India.

Vohra said he expected strong demand for communication products as India upgrades its communication networks.

Technologists called on the government to make a quick decision on introduction of advance technologies or the Indian consumer would be frustrated by jammed networks and stressed systems.

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