Expecting relief to telcos to procure locally-made equipment: Tepc

The campaign of Atmanirbhar Bharat to become ‘Vocal for Local’ in order to promote the homegrown businesses and brands as well as local apps, was a landmark call, and the COVID-19 pandemic has created unique opportunities for Indian businesses, said Kamendra Kumar, Vice-Chairman of the Telecom Equipment and Services Export Promotion Council (Tepc) and Director – Technical, Telecommunication Consultants India Limited (TCIL). In an interaction with ETTelecom’s Muntazir Abbas, Kumar talks on Make in India, public procurement policy and domestic companies’ readiness to supply equipment to BSNL’s 4G network, and stimulus to private operators. Edited excerpts.