Keysight Technologies eyes larger role in India’s 6G and semiconductor space

What is Keysight’s footprint within India? What operations are carried out in its India facilities?

India plays a key role in both Keysight’s global and domestic operations. The biggest function we have here is in research and development, with centres in Gurugram, Bengaluru and Kolkata that contribute to the design and development of several global solutions. In addition, our National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) certified repair and calibration lab in Bengaluru is one of the largest in the country’s private sector, supporting post-sales service. We also maintain sales offices in key metros, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Kolkata.

Where does Keysight see the most growth opportunities in the Indian market?

Keysight has a broad presence in several industry segments in India, starting with wireless, where our customers are making investments in 5G and 6G technologies. With the rise of AI/ML and the resulting expansion in data centres, there has been a major thrust to our wireline network testing business as well. Aerospace and defence, one of our traditional strongholds, have seen rapid growth fueled by recent geopolitical tensions. We are also closely engaged with the global capability centres (GCCs) of major chip vendors, delivering high-speed digital and chip testing solutions. Additionally, we are active in the automotive and network visibility segments, making our India portfolio quite comprehensive.

India is betting heavily on semiconductor self-reliance. What role will Keysight play in this growing sector?

The semiconductor space is an emerging priority for Keysight, in line with the government’s recent investments in the sector, like the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and the Design Linked Incentive scheme, among others. We want to move beyond just being a vendor of test and measurement tools to an enabler of R&D and validation. For instance, our Signaling Field-To-Lab solution was selected by Samsung Semiconductor India Research to streamline its 5G field-to-lab testing. We have also collaborated with firms like Tessolve to support the full semiconductor development cycle and help bring down development costs.

How are you contributing to the development of India’s 6G ecosystem?

6G research continues to be in its foundational stages. Unlike 4G and 5G, which were communication-focused technologies, 6G includes enabling a multitude of other applications and technologies across multiple verticals. To support this work, we are collaborating with leading R&D organisations and universities. Since 2022, we have been working with IIT Madras, who have led the way for 6G research in India. We also recently collaborated with SAMEER, a lab under the MeitY, to support their 6G and terahertz research. Additionally, we are engaging with a few global private players to support fundamental 6G R&D efforts. While it is too early to point out specific outcomes, we have made good progress in laying the groundwork and building capacity for 6G development in India.

With the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure, how is Keysight adapting its operations and offerings?

As the industry adapts, we want to modernise multiple facets of our offerings and operations by utilising AI. Our solutions support the development of AI infrastructure, including data centres, high-speed interconnects and servers. We also provide testing solutions for hyperscalers and companies building core hardware for AI workloads, including chip makers, server vendors or interconnect suppliers. Now from our side, we are embedding AI in our testing solutions, making it easy for engineers to run smarter diagnostics, automate analysis and improve test efficiency using AI-powered features within the instruments themselves. Finally, we’re also exploring how AI can improve internal operations by helping teams across R&D and other functions become more agile and efficient.”