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- Nelco Limited, a subsidiary of Tata Power Company Ltd, provides satellite communication solutions, including very small aperture terminal (VSAT) connectivity, satellite communication (Satcom) projects, and integrated security and surveillance systems; it offers customized end-to-end networking solutions, maintenance of private hubs and hybrid networks, in-flight and maritime communication services under its IFMC license, and advanced VSAT technology for high-speed connectivity across onshore and offshore operations. The company serves enterprise and government customers in sectors such as banking and financial services, renewable energy, mining, oil and gas, defense, and maritime, targeting business-critical applications in remote and underserved areas of India with reliable, low-latency data communications. Founded in 1940 and headquartered in Navi Mumbai, India, Nelco operates primarily within Indian territorial boundaries, holding VSAT, Internet Service Provider (ISP), and IFMC licenses from the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India, and maintains certifications including TL9000, ISO 20000-1:2011, and ISO 27001:2013. Nelco Network Products Limited functions as its wholly owned subsidiary, focusing on VSAT equipment sales and maintenance. In recent developments, the company signed an agreement in August 2025 with Eutelsat's OneWeb India Communications to deliver low earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services across India, including borders, territorial waters, and remote regions for government and enterprise applications; additionally, in November 2025, it received a Unified License - Virtual Network Operator for Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (UL-VNO-GMPCS) from the Department of Telecommunications, enabling VSAT service resale with a 10-year validity, while CRISIL reaffirmed its A/A1 credit ratings with a stable outlook on facilities totaling Rs 218.3 crore.