Nokia Backs India's Proposed Telecom PLI 2.0 Scheme

Nokia is seeking to expand the role of India within its global telecom supply chain and has expressed support for the Indian government's proposed Telecom PLI 2.0. This incentive-led framework is designed to succeed the current Production Linked Incentive scheme, which expires in March 2027, by prioritizing components, backward integration, and higher domestic value addition.

The company currently operates a manufacturing facility in Chennai that exports roughly 40% of its production. Samar Mittal, Nokia's India business leader, stated that the company is leveraging the country's engineering talent and R&D ecosystem to enhance its global operations.

Beyond manufacturing, Nokia is discussing the deployment of AI-RAN with Indian operators. These efforts aim to improve spectrum value and network efficiency as the industry transitions from 5G deployment toward software-driven services and monetization.