Apollo Micro Systems to Build Rs 3 Billion Facility in Telangana

23 Jan 2026 CW Team

Apollo Micro Systems Ltd (AMSL) has announced plans to invest Rs 3 billion to establish a new manufacturing facility in Telangana, marking a significant expansion of its production capabilities in electronics and electro-mechanical systems.

The company has acquired a land parcel measuring 22,988 square metres at TSIIC Hardware Park Phase II in Hyderabad, according to an exchange filing. The proposed investment will be utilised to develop an integrated manufacturing facility dedicated to the production, assembly, integration and testing of advanced systems and components.

AMSL stated that the facility will support the manufacturing of defence-related platforms and other specialised products, strengthening its presence in high-technology and strategic sectors. The project is expected to enhance the company’s capabilities across design, engineering and testing, while supporting India’s broader objectives of strengthening domestic manufacturing and technological self-reliance.

The new facility will also reinforce AMSL’s role in delivering technology-driven solutions across multiple sectors, including infrastructure, transportation, aerospace and defence. By expanding its manufacturing footprint in Telangana, the company aims to accelerate innovation, improve production efficiency and respond to growing demand in critical industries.

The investment reflects AMSL’s long-term strategy to scale operations and deepen its participation in India’s evolving defence and electronics ecosystem, while contributing to regional industrial development and employment generation.

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