Samtel Avionics

Samtel Avionics (SA) is a key Indian player in high-technology avionics, defence and railway electronic products and systems.

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50+

Years of Expertise

Puneet Kaura
LEADERSHIP

Puneet Kaura

Managing Director & CEO

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Sustainability SUSTAINABILITY

Engineering
Responsibility. Delivering Sustainably.

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WHAT WE DO

Engineering Mission- Critical Technologies for a Self-Reliant India

For over five decades, innovation has remained at the core of Samtel's journey. Through indigenous design, engineering, and manufacturing, we develop high-reliability technologies that contribute to India's strategic capabilities, technological self-reliance, and the vision of Viksit Bharat.

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Engineering & Design

Engineering & Design

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Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Manufacturing at Samtel combines precision engineering, controlled processes, rigorous quality practices and multidisciplinary integration to support mission-critical products across defence, aerospace, railways and strategic sectors.

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MRO and Lifecycle Support

MRO, Obsolescence Management and Lifecycle Support

Samtel provides comprehensive maintenance, repair, overhaul and lifecycle services designed to maximize system availability, restore performance and sustain platforms over extended service lives.

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Transforming the Future of Avionics through Indigenization and Innovation
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20+

Patents and Defence Systems procured by the company

Airborne SolutionsAirborne SolutionsNaval SolutionsNaval SolutionsLand SolutionsLand SolutionsSpace & Satellite SystemsSpace & Satellite SystemsUnmanned SolutionsUnmanned SolutionsRailway ElectronicsRailway ElectronicsIndustrial & Emerging TechnologiesIndustrial & Emerging Technologies
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Airborne Solutions

Naval Avionics

Naval Solutions

Land Avionics

Land Solutions

Space Avionics

Space & Satellite Systems

Unmanned Avionics

Unmanned Solutions

Railway Avionics

Railway Electronics

Test Avionics

Test Benches

Optronics Avionics

Optronics & Imaging Solutions

Custom Avionics

Custom Solutions & Co-Development

Delivering Innovative Product Solutions for Evolving Global Industries

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Infrastructure

Infrastructure & Technology

Samtel’s infrastructure and technology ecosystem supports the complete lifecycle of mission-critical products across defence, aerospace, naval, land, space, unmanned and railway applications.

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Design

Design & R&D Facilities

Samtel’s design and R&D infrastructure supports electronics, embedded software, FPGA, mechanical, thermal, optical, display and electro-mechanical engineering for mission-critical applications.

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Testing

Testing & Qualification

Samtel’s testing and qualification infrastructure supports comprehensive product development, design verification, qualification, production acceptance, and lifecycle sustainment activities.

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System

System Integration & Validation

Samtel’s system-integration infrastructure supports the controlled assembly and integration of electronics, displays, sensors, software, communication interfaces, power systems, control electronics and electro-mechanical elements.

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Manufacturing

Manufacturing Facilities

Samtel’s manufacturing infrastructure supports electronic, display, optical, mechanical, cable-harness and system-level production for defense, aerospace, railway, and strategic applications.

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Leadership

Driving Innovation, Building Indigenous Capabilities and Shaping the
Future of Strategic Technologies.
A seasoned engineering leader with over 18 years of experience in railway, defence, and automotive technologies, Rajeshwari S. Chinagudi leads the development of advanced railway electronics and transit solutions. She brings deep expertise in mission-critical systems, functional safety, embedded engineering, and next-generation railway technologies, driving innovation across rolling stock and signalling platforms.
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Rajeshwari S. Chinagudi is the Head of Engineering & Technology – Railways at Samtel Avionics, where she leads the strategic direction, architecture, and execution of advanced railway electronics and transit infrastructure solutions. With over 18 years of experience spanning the railway, defence, and automotive sectors, she has built extensive expertise in the design and development of high-reliability, safety-critical systems for modern transportation.

Rajeshwari S. Chinagudi

Head - Engineering & Technology, Railways Division

Drawing on her strong technical foundation in embedded hardware, system architecture, and functional safety, Rajeshwari leads multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering next-generation solutions across both the Rolling Stock and Signalling & Telecommunications (S&T) domains. Her work encompasses Driver Display Units (DDUs), Train Control and Management Systems (TCMS), Operator Remote Monitoring Systems (ORMS), Passenger Information Systems (PAPIS), and LTE-enabled remote diagnostics and health monitoring platforms.

She brings a mission-critical engineering approach to railway technology, ensuring solutions are developed in accordance with rigorous RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety) principles and comply with globally recognized railway standards, including EN 50155, CENELEC, IEC, and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) requirements.

Under her leadership, engineering teams continue to develop technologies that enhance the safety, reliability, operational efficiency, and digital transformation of modern rail networks. Throughout her career, Rajeshwari has successfully delivered complex engineering programmes for customers across India and international markets, including the UAE and Egypt. She has collaborated with leading global organizations such as Alstom, Siemens, ABB, Hitachi STS, and BHEL, contributing to the development of next-generation railway technologies, including platforms supporting India's flagship Vande Bharat programme.

Rajeshwari holds a Master of Science in Electronic Systems Design from Coventry University, UK, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication Engineering.

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Rajeshwari S. Chinagudi leads Engineering & Technology – Railways at Samtel Avionics, with over 18 years of industry experience. She specializes in safety-critical railway electronics, embedded systems, and advanced transit solutions. Her expertise spans rolling stock, signalling, and digital monitoring technologies. She has contributed to next-generation railway programmes, including India’s Vande Bharat initiative.

Master of Science in Electronic Systems Design from Coventry University, UK

Under her leadership, engineering teams continue to develop technologies that enhance the safety, reliability, operational efficiency, and digital transformation of modern rail networks. Throughout her career, Rajeshwari has successfully delivered complex engineering programmes for customers across India and international markets, including the UAE and Egypt. She has collaborated with leading global organizations such as Alstom, Siemens, ABB, Hitachi STS, and BHEL, contributing to the development of next-generation railway technologies, including platforms supporting India's flagship Vande Bharat programme.

Rajeshwari holds a Master of Science in Electronic Systems Design from Coventry University, UK, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication Engineering.