Nelco, a privately owned company based in India and part of Tata Group, was founded in 1940 and employs approximately 420 individuals. The company specializes in providing enterprise connectivity services, functioning as a Satellite Communication (SatCom or VSAT) Service Provider in India, delivering data connectivity solutions across the country primarily for the enterprise sector.
On January 31, 2026, media outlets reported that the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) was reviewing Amazon’s application for satcom services while Nelco's application, along with Hiranandani Group’s Yotta Network, had been rejected. The report noted that the DoT had approved applications from Starlink, OneWeb, and Jio, though services are yet to roll out. Previously, on January 30, 2026, Nelco Limited clarified that its Unified License Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (UL GMPCS) application was not rejected by the DoT. Instead, the company stated it voluntarily withdrew the application ahead of its due date, citing the New Space Policy 2023 and technical changes. Nelco asserted that this withdrawal had no impact on its operations, confirming it continues to hold all requisite licenses and has since obtained VSAT Virtual Network Operator and UL VNO-GMPCS authorizations, enabling it to resell VSAT services from GMPCS licensees under its Unified License (VNO). Earlier on January 30, multiple news reports had indicated that the DoT rejected the Tata Group firm's application for a satellite communication license, describing it as a significant regulatory setback.
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