AVANTEL – A Shining Example of Atmanirbhar Bharat

By BWA Envoy
February 22, 2022
3 Minutes Read

The key differentiator between a leader and a follower is innovation. Dr Vidya Sagar Abburi is the trailblazer behind AVANTEL (www.avantel.com) - a successful satellite communication, and wireless system provider.

Three decades back, the space and telecommunication sector in India was mainly if not entirely public. Private players that were engaged in supportive roles stemmed out of national pride – to help facilitate a self-reliant defence and space programme rather than making a profit. One of the first companies to undertake contract manufacturing for India’s space and defence programme was Avantel.

Dr. Abburi believes in the mantra of ‘Nation First,’ and his endeavours attest to this belief. Avantel is a true testament to Atmanirbhar Bharat. The company has not just succeeded in reducing India’s defence imports but has also played a role in increasing the country’s exports. Avantel caters to a niche market through unique and customized solutions for the aerospace and defence sectors. Thanks to Avantel, India has been able to save a handsome amount of money on imports!

Avantel works on a cross-platform by providing services in the fields of RF design, embedded systems, signal processing, and software. Their two-way Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) solutions that were built for the Indian Navy has enhanced Indian Navy’s Net Centric capabilities multi-fold thus enabling real time information exchange. Avantel has recently forayed into HF communications & Wind profiler Radars and these verticals are expected to witness huge business for them in coming few years.

With many awards, certifications, and patents to their credit, Avantel has posted robust growth on the back of a strong and high-value order book. With the government’s increased budgetary allocations to the defence sector in 2022, Avantel’s growth will continue to soar ahead.

A true leader is not just about building strong institutions but also inspiring future generations. Simply School, the brainchild of Dr. Abburi is a portal that enables students to learn through simple and easy to understand, application-oriented techniques. He also runs a charitable trust in the name of his mother, the Laxmi Foundation, where various activities are undertaken for the needy and underprivileged. He has authored a book titled “Who am I?" that offers a scientific perspective on the commonly asked questions about human existence.

Dr. Abburi credits the success of his company to his dedicated team that has been with him since the inception of Avantel and have shared the same passion of building the nation with the purpose that goes beyond profit.