i-TEK Marks 25 Years of RFID & IoT Leadership; Nitin Gadkari Launches ‘Panchajanya Experience Centre’
Pune, September 15, 2025: Infotek Software & Systems Pvt. Ltd. (i-TEK), India’s pioneering RFID and IoT solutions provider, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a landmark Silver Jubilee event at its Pune headquarters. The occasion was graced by Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, as Chief Guest, and General Manoj Pande, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd), Former Chief of Army Staff, as Guest of Honour.
Over the past 25 years, i-TEK has transformed India’s digital infrastructure—from powering FASTag adoption in 1 out of every 2 vehicles in India to securing exports at 105 ports through RFID-enabled container eSeals. Its technology also manages supply chain traceability in retail and logistics, with over 300 crore tagged objects annually across sectors like mining, utilities, oil & gas, and manufacturing.
Key Highlights:
- Launch of Panchajanya Experience Centre: A first-of-its-kind global facility showcasing live RFID & IoT applications, from FASTag tolling to smart warehouses.
- Launch of GarudaVigil™: An AI-powered IoT cloud platform for global supply chain monitoring, predictive analytics, and inventory traceability.
- IPO Roadmap & Global Expansion: i-TEK announced plans for international growth and an IPO within three years.
Speaking at the event, Nitin Gadkari praised i-TEK’s role in advancing digital transparency:
“i-TEK has been at the forefront of transforming logistics and tolling in India. FASTag and RFID innovations are nation-building technologies that save time, money, and fuel while ensuring transparency. The Panchajanya Centre reflects India’s potential to lead in digital infrastructure and technology worldwide.”
General Manoj Pande highlighted RFID’s military origins and its impact on modern supply chains, calling i-TEK’s journey a “shining example of indigenous innovation aligned with national priorities.”
Looking ahead, MD & CEO Ashim Patil outlined i-TEK’s roadmap:
“With GarudaVigil, we are entering a new era of global growth, moving towards subscription-led revenues while expanding globally. Our mission remains aligned with Atmanirbhar Bharat and the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.”
Chairperson Avantika Patil added that i-TEK aims to become a billion-dollar enterprise, while continuing social impact initiatives through the Ashim-Avantika Foundation in child healthcare and promotion of traditional Indian sports.
With 25 years of technological leadership, i-TEK is now poised to redefine global supply chains, strengthen India’s digital economy, and shape the country’s innovation story for the decades ahead.
