In November 2018, three seasoned technology veterans embarked on a journey that would transform their decades of combined expertise into one of India’s most promising product engineering companies. Anuradha Gupta, Sanjay Bisen, and Amit Gupta co-founded Amantya Technologies with a shared vision to harness next-generation technologies and create solutions that would drive digital transformation across industries.
The Founding Vision
The genesis of Amantya Technologies emerged from deep industry observations and entrepreneurial aspirations. Anuradha Gupta, having spent over two decades in technology, innovation, and engineering solutions across tier-1 companies like HCL, Aricent, and Harman, recognized the transformative potential of emerging technologies. Her previous entrepreneurial experience with NGN Technologies from 2010 to 2014 had provided valuable insights into building technology ventures. When she met Sanjay Bisen in 2017, their discussions centered around the societal and industrial transformation they could bring, particularly in the telecommunications space, as 5G technology was about to revolutionize the industry.
Sanjay Bisen brought nearly three decades of technical expertise as the Chief Technology Officer, with a rich background spanning companies like Aricent, where he served as Director of Technology, and leadership roles at Vihaan Networks and Digital TeleSoftware. His co-founding experience with WaveNet Solutions since 2012 demonstrated his entrepreneurial acumen and deep understanding of telecommunications infrastructure.
Amit Gupta completed the founding trio as Chief Business Officer, bringing extensive business development and strategic leadership experience from HARMAN International and Aricent. His background as a serial entrepreneur, including co-founding CerebrumX in 2020, reflected his ability to identify and capitalize on emerging market opportunities.
The Early Days and Strategic Foundation
Founded as a USA-incorporated company with engineering centers in India, Amantya Technologies positioned itself as a boutique software services company working on niche domains and cutting-edge technologies. The founders’ combined experience in building 2G, 3G, and 4G networks provided them with unique insights into the telecommunications evolution, making them well-positioned to lead the 5G transformation.
The company’s initial focus centered on next-generation technologies, including 5G, IoT, AI/ML, Edge, and Cloud computing. This strategic positioning reflected the founders’ understanding that the telecommunications space was undergoing disruptive changes with disaggregation between hardware and software, encouraging a software-centric approach to product building.
Building Innovation Through Product Development
From its inception, Amantya Technologies distinguished itself by developing proprietary accelerators—software modules that could be integrated into customer solutions to enable faster 5G deployment and reduce time-to-market. The company’s approach involved creating comprehensive solutions that spanned hardware, firmware, and embedded applications, establishing relationships with ODM/SOC vendors to support device manufacturing requirements.
One of the company’s breakthrough innovations was the development of India’s first 5G SA Core and Network-in-a-Box solution. The 5G Network-in-a-Box (NIAB) emerged as a plug-and-play solution pre-integrated with a Dell-certified, high-performance 5G SA Core and RAN, enabling instant 5G connectivity in a compact, portable device. This innovation addressed the massive global rollout of 5G networks by providing efficient, cost-effective, and integrated solutions for testing and deployment.
Revolutionizing Telecom Testing with the Amantya Test Suite
Recognizing the critical need for comprehensive testing solutions in the rapidly evolving telecommunications landscape, Amantya developed its flagship Test Automation Framework—a revolutionary suite of testing tools that transforms how telecom operators and equipment manufacturers validate their networks and devices. Launched as part of the company’s commitment to enabling faster, more reliable 5G deployments, the Amantya Test Suite represents years of engineering excellence and deep domain expertise in telecommunications testing.
The Test Automation Framework encompasses a comprehensive portfolio of specialized testing tools designed to address every aspect of modern network testing. AutoRAN, the suite’s flagship tool, revolutionizes Radio Access Network testing by leveraging real user equipment—modems and smartphones—rather than traditional simulators, exposing real-world issues early in the development cycle. This approach enables RAN OEMs, small cell manufacturers, chip vendors, and mobile network operators to conduct thorough validation of 5G and 4G RAN components with unprecedented accuracy.
ORCA is an automated RAN and 5G UE simulator for end-to-end testing of 4G/5G core networks before deployment. It combines UE and RAN environments with full test automation, helping operators validate network readiness at design and pre-launch stages. Supporting up to 100,000 UEs and 100 Gbps traffic, it ensures high performance, reliability, and security across enterprise networks.
The suite also includes AutoWiFi for comprehensive Wi-Fi network testing covering signal strength, connectivity, throughput, and reliability across Wi-Fi 5, 6, and 6E/7 networks. Delphi 5G provides a lightweight, plug-and-play testing solution ideal for smaller-scale environments, supporting up to 4 handsets or modems per test case execution. Additionally, the Security Testing Tools suite addresses critical security vulnerabilities across mobile applications, GPS-based services, VoIP protocols, and network traffic.
This comprehensive testing ecosystem has positioned Amantya as a global leader in telecommunications testing, with the tools being showcased at major industry events and adopted by leading telecom operators and equipment manufacturers worldwide. The recent partnership with Testforce to enhance 5G testing solutions in North America demonstrates the international recognition and adoption of Amantya’s testing innovations.
Scaling Through Strategic Partnerships
Amantya’s growth strategy involved building a robust partner ecosystem to enhance technological competencies and expand market reach. A significant milestone came in January 2023 when Amantya was empaneled as a Captive Non-Public Network (CNPN) provider with BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited). This partnership enabled the company to set up and maintain captive private 5G networks for customers across India, significantly boosting its capabilities in the private 5G ecosystem.
Government Recognition and National Impact
In a landmark achievement, Amantya Technologies won funding under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme in December 2024. The project, titled “Development of ‘India 5G Stack’ with the Next-Gen 3GPP Release 16/17 Compliant ‘Made in India 5G SA Core’ for Public and Enterprise Deployment,” represents a significant milestone for India’s telecom ecosystem. This initiative aligns with the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision and positions India as a hub for indigenous 5G technology development.
Major Government Contracts and Digital Transformation
In 2025, Amantya secured a prestigious contract from the eTelecom Transformation Centre (eTT) for developing the Department of Telecommunications’ Unified Portal and implementing the Digital by Design provisions of the New Telecommunication Act 2023. This transformative initiative involves enhancing and unifying various DoT portals to improve operational efficiency and optimize telecom license lifecycle management.
Amantya also contributed to the deployment of 5G Labs under the North Eastern Region (NER)5G Training Labs and 5G Deepening Project, supporting research and innovation in next-generation connectivity across educational and industrial institutions in India’s northeast.
Additionally, the company worked on a defense-grade communication project in collaboration with the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), where it provided 5G testbeds and toolkit analysis to support defense-grade network research and validation. This project showcased Amantya’s growing footprint in strategic and mission-critical communication technologies.
Infrastructure Expansion and Team Growth
Reflecting its growth trajectory, Amantya inaugurated a new state-of-the-art campus in Gurugram in March 2025. The facility, located in Bestech Business Tower, doubled the company’s capacity to support over 800 engineers, serving as a hub for innovation in 5G, AI, and IoT development. This expansion demonstrated the company’s commitment to investing in its workforce and creating environments that foster innovation and excellence.
Current Scale and Global Presence
By 2025, Amantya Technologies operates from offices in the USA, UK, Canada, and India (Gurgaon, Bangalore, and Nagpur), employing approximately 800+ professionals, depending on the source. The company has successfully established itself across three key market segments: telecom, automotive, and consumer IoT.
In the telecom sector, Amantya’s standards-based 5G SA Core enables telcos to build highly agile private 5G networks while serving as network simulators for varied network topologies. The automotive division focuses on MEC-based V2X frameworks that improve traffic efficiency and enhance safety, while the IoT segment provides end-to-end solutions from sensors to cloud infrastructure.
Looking Forward: AI Integration and Future Technologies
As Amantya celebrates more than six years of operations, the company continues expanding its technological horizons. The leadership team has identified artificial intelligence as a key growth area, building a 50-member AI practice within the organization. This expansion into AI complements the company’s existing strengths in 5G technology, positioning it to capitalize on the convergence of 5G and AI in enabling new use cases and applications.
The company’s recent partnership with Testforce to enhance 5G testing solutions in North America demonstrates its continued international expansion. Additionally, strategic collaborations like the integration with Napatech’s SmartNIC technology to enhance 5G core performance showcase Amantya’s commitment to staying at the forefront of technological innovation.
The Leadership Legacy
The story of Amantya Technologies reflects the vision and execution capabilities of its three co-founders, who transformed their individual expertise into a collective force for innovation.
The Foundational Pillar
The future global economy will not be characterized by simply iteration; it will be radically disruptive—and at the forefront of this moment is a rare kind of leader – one who is not simply running after the future, but creating the very foundations of that future.
The tech space has required excellence for decades. Today, however, it requires Iconoclasm with Integrity. Enter Anuradha Gupta, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Amantya Technologies, an impactful techpreneur whose vision makes her The Most Iconic Business Leader To Watch In 2025, without question. Anuradha’s leadership is complemented by over 20 years of experience at the crossroads of innovation and engineering, anchored in an unwavering commitment to business ethics and an unyielding passion for people-centered technology-enabled transformation. It is further characterized by her focus on accelerating value creation for customers, partners, and employees while building a growth-focused culture.
At the helm of Amantya, she is unleashing the nervous system of tomorrow’s digital world. Her teams are at the forefront of next-generation 5G innovation, leading the way on impressive breakthroughs, including the 5G SA Core, Astra 5G, and AutoRAN, which are not simply products but means of infrastructure for private networks and government-led initiatives around the world.
Yet the true measure of her iconic stature extends beyond a balance sheet. She is a committed angel investor and highly engaged advocate for sustainability, lending her support to philanthropic initiatives through the Amantya Foundation, where Anuradha illustrates very clearly that success is a circuit built by purpose. She leads with a conviction of team empowerment; she knows genius is a collective endeavor, and the world of the future is designed not only with technology as its composition, but it is built with profound morals. She is the recipe of a modern, impactful global leader.
The Two Stalwarts
Sanjay Bisen’s technical leadership as CTO has driven the company’s product innovations, from the 5G SA Core to the Network-in-a-Box solutions and the comprehensive Test Automation Framework. Amit Gupta’s strategic business acumen as CBO has enabled the company to forge key partnerships and expand its market presence.
From a vision shared between two industry veterans in 2017 to a globally recognized product engineering company serving customers across multiple continents, Amantya Technologies represents a compelling narrative of entrepreneurship, innovation, and strategic execution in the rapidly evolving technology landscape. The company’s journey from startup to industry leader illustrates how deep domain expertise, strategic partnerships, and relentless focus on innovation can create lasting value in the competitive technology sector.
Recognition and Market Validation
Amantya’s journey has been marked by numerous recognitions that validate its consistent growth and innovation across the years:
2021
- Women Entrepreneur of the Year – Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC, to CEO Anuradha Gupta)
2022
- Best MSME in Telecom Ecosystem – India Mobile Congress
- Leadership Zone Ranking in Telecom ER&D Services – Zinnov Zones
- Most Preferred Workplace in IT/ITES – Marksmen Daily
2023
- Entrepreneur of the Year – Innovation in Technology – Entrepreneur India (to CEO Anuradha Gupta and CTO Sanjay Bisen)
- Best 5G Solutions Provider – India Digital Enabler Awards (I.D.E.A.)
- Best Telecom Startup – ETTelecom Awards
- Top Educational Network Deployment (Private Networks) – TeckNexus
- Best MSME in Telecom Ecosystem – India Mobile Congress
2024
- Tech Leadership Excellence Award – ET Now FEMTECH Summit (to CEO Anuradha Gupta)
- SME Transformers of India – ET Now
2025
- Bharat Telecom Export Excellence Award (Telecom Services – MSME) – Telecom Equipment and Services Export Promotion Council (TEPC)
- Globalisation Excellence Award – India SME Accelerator Network (ISAN)
- Best AI for Telecommunications – Entrepreneur India AI Awards Summit
Additionally, Anuradha Gupta and Amantya Technologies have been featured in leading global publications such as Entrepreneur Media India, Enterprise World’s Hall of Fame 2022, CIOLook India, The Corporate Review, and Insights Success.
