Ericsson announces plans to establish passive antenna manufacturing operations in India through a partnership with VVDN Technologies, aiming for 100% localized production by June 2025. The facility joins existing plants in Mexico, Romania, and China, with India set to become an export hub. Mikael Eriksson, Head of Ericsson Antenna System, emphasizes antennas' critical role in network performance, while India MD Nitin Bansal highlights the expansion's alignment with India's industrial future. The company's 120-year presence in India began in 1903 with manual switches delivery.