Azimuth AI and Cyient Semiconductors have introduced ARKA GKT-1, a next-generation intelligent-power platform-on-a-chip that marks a major step forward for India’s semiconductor ambitions. The new chip, unveiled by Union Electronics & IT Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, is being celebrated as India’s first homegrown intelligent-power SoC built specifically for edge AI and smart energy solutions.
The ARKA GKT-1 chip has been developed through a close collaboration between Azimuth AI, known for its software-defined silicon architecture, and Cyient Semiconductors, recognised for its expertise in mixed-signal, intelligent power and custom ASIC design. By combining these strengths, the two companies have created a highly integrated, energy-efficient system-on-chip tailored for real-world industrial and smart-infrastructure applications.
What makes ARKA GKT-1 stand out is how much capability it packs into a single piece of silicon. It brings together multi-core custom computing, advanced analog sensing, memory blocks and intelligent power management, all tuned for extremely low power use. This makes it ideal for smart meters, battery systems, smart city infrastructure, industrial automation setups and other edge-AI deployments where energy efficiency matters as much as performance.
The launch also strengthens India’s position in the global semiconductor ecosystem. With ARKA GKT-1, both companies have shown that advanced chip design and deep-tech innovation can be built indigenously, without relying on foreign design frameworks. It also gives India a flexible, scalable platform that can be used to power future devices and industrial applications across both domestic and international markets.
For Cyient Semiconductors and Azimuth AI, ARKA GKT-1 represents a milestone that could open the door to deeper innovation in edge intelligence, industrial automation and smart-energy technologies. And for India, it becomes another strong signal that the country is ready to compete in the high-value semiconductor design space.
