Launch of ARKA GKT-1 and Its Applications
Azimuth AI and Cyient Semiconductors unveiled India’s first-generation IP-powered silicon chip, ARKA GKT-1, in New Delhi on November 17. The chip is designed to support edge computing, smart energy solutions, and industrial applications.
The launch event featured Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Electronics and IT, who formally introduced the chip. The platform was developed to meet the demands of high-efficiency computing and real-time intelligence at the network edge.
Cyient highlighted that the collaboration aligns with India’s semiconductor mission. Krishna Bodanapu, Executive Vice-Chairman and MD, described the programme as a “true custom ASIC turnkey solution,” covering everything from design and fabrication to OSAT management and final chip delivery.
The ARKA GKT-1 is intended for sectors including smart utilities, battery management systems, industrial automation, and smart city infrastructure. It incorporates multi-core computing, analog sensing, memory modules, and power management features.
Technology, Vision, and Strategic Partnerships
The chip was built using Azimuth AI’s Software-Defined Silicon framework combined with Cyient’s expertise in mixed-signal and low-power ASIC design. The initiative aims to provide domestic and international clients with intelligent edge hardware solutions.
Vaishnaw stated that ARKA GKT-1 demonstrates India’s ability to design and manufacture world-class semiconductor technology for critical industries, reflecting progress toward self-reliance and leadership in next-generation chip innovation.
Praveen Yasarapu, Founder and CEO of Azimuth AI, said the chip addresses growing demand across fast-expanding sectors. He described it as the “realisation of our vision to bring intelligent, low-power silicon to the edge,” setting the stage for large-scale deployment and commercialisation.
Earlier this year, Cyient also partnered with MIPS and Vodafone. The MIPS collaboration focused on specialised chips for power management, industrial robotics, and automotive use, while the Vodafone partnership produced VISMON, an AI-driven network configuration management platform aimed at streamlining network operations.
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