VyomIC to Build India’s First Private GPS Constellation

India’s space ecosystem is witnessing a new leap forward as Bengaluru-based VyomIC announces its plan to develop the nation’s first private GPS constellation. The project aims to deliver advanced Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) services, a technology that is crucial for the future of connectivity, automation, and national security.

Unlike the traditional NavIC system managed by ISRO, VyomIC’s constellation will operate in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), giving it the ability to provide global coverage, faster signals, and higher accuracy. The company promises centimeter-level positioning and nanosecond-level timing, a leap over current systems.

The project is designed with security and resilience in mind. Its signals will be resistant to jamming and spoofing, making them reliable for both civilian applications such as autonomous vehicles, drones, and precision farming, as well as critical sectors like defense, finance, and telecommunications.

VyomIC has already secured $1.6 million in pre-seed funding from leading investors. This funding will support the development of the PNT payload, the launch of a demonstration mission, and the expansion of its technical team. Founders Lokesh Kabdal, Vibhor Jain, and Anurag Patil bring experience from high-end technology projects, and are positioning VyomIC as a company that could redefine India’s role in global navigation.

The challenge ahead lies in regulatory approvals, spectrum allocation, and building enough satellites to ensure robust service. Yet, if successful, VyomIC could give India its own sovereign navigation backbone, reducing reliance on foreign systems such as GPS (USA), GLONASS (Russia), and Galileo (EU).

This move signals more than just a technological achievement. It marks India’s entry into the highly strategic world of private space-based navigation, where precision and independence will drive the next era of growth.