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Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL)

Established:
1967

Type:
Electronics

Location:
Hyderabad, India

Website:

http://www.ecil.co.in

Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) is a Government of India Enterprise under Department of Atomic Energy (India), established in 1967 by Dr. A.S. Rao to create a strong indigenous base in electronics. ECIL is presently a multi-product, multi disciplinary organization with focus on nuclear energy, space and defense sectors. ECIL also has a strong presence in electronic security, communications, networking and e-governance domains. ECIL has committed partnerships with nuclear energy establishments of India, particularly Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC), Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) and Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR). ECIL also actively supports other strategic sectors such as defense (Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO)), space (Department of Space (India)),civil aviation, information and broadcasting, telecommunications, insurance, banking, police, and para-military Forces, oil and gas, power, space education, health, agriculture, steel and coal.

ECIL is credited with producing the first digital computer, solid state TV, control and instrumentation for nuclear power plants and first earth station antenna of India. Present product range of ECIL includes:

• Nuclear sector : Control and instrumentation products for nuclear power plants; Integrated security systems for nuclear installations; Radiation monitoring instruments; Secured network of all Department of Atomic Energy (India) units via satellite.

• Defense Sector : Various types of fuzes; V/UHF Radio communication equipment; Electronics warfare systems and derivatives; Thermal batteries and special components for missile projects; Precision servo components like gyros; Missile support control and command systems; Training simulators; Stabilized antenna and tracking for Light Combat Aircraft; Detection and pre-detonation of explosive devices; Jammers with direction finding abilities.

• Commercial Sector: Electronic voting machines; Wireless in Local Loop (WLL) systems; Antenna products; Electronic Energy Meters or Electricity Meter; X-Ray baggage inspection system for airports; Computer hardware, software and services; Computer education services.

The company has a human resource pool of 5100 engineers and technicians and a current turnover of around Rs. 800 Crore (US$180 million).

External links

• ECIL’s Official Website

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