By Union Minister

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Infotek Software C Systems Pvt. Ltd. (i-TEK), India’s pioneering RFID and IoT solutions provider, celebrated its Silver Jubilee at its Pune headquarters, with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari gracing the occasion as Chief Guest.

Founded 25 years ago as a modest Pune-based startup, i-TEK has grown into one of the country’s most trusted names in RFID systems and digital solutions. The company has played a pivotal role in several national technology transformations—most notably in the rollout of FASTag, with every second vehicle in India carrying a FASTag manufactured by i-TEK. It also introduced RFID-enabled container eSeals that secure exports across 105 ports and inland container depots.

Beyond transport, i-TEK’s solutions have transformed retail and warehousing by shrinking inventory cycles from months to days, while enabling the tracking and tracing of over 300 crore objects annually across industries, including logistics, oil and gas, mining, utilities and manufacturing.

With its sustained focus on innovation, scale and nation-building, i-TEK has positioned itself as a homegrown leader in India’s digital infrastructure journey.

Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transports Highways, Government of India, said the introduction of RFID and FASTag has been truly transformative. What was once a frustrating experience of long queues and inefficiency at toll plazas has now become seamless, saving citizens time, money and fuel while also boosting government revenue through transparency, he said.

“i-TEK and its founder, Ashim Patil, have played a pioneering role in making this possible and their innovations in RFID container tracking and anti-counterfeiting solutions are strengthening India’s logistics, exports and markets. Technology like this is nation-building, it brings transparency, efficiency and fairness, while reducing delays and leakages” he said.

The newly launched Panchajanya Experience Centre embodies i-TEK’s vision for the future. Designed as a first-of-its-kind globally, the Centre allows visitors to experience live applications of RFID and IoT, including FASTag-enabled tolling, inventory and supply chain traceability in Retail, smart fitting rooms, faster checkouts, secure container movements in trade logistics and AI-enabled monitoring of smart warehouses and retail supply chains. It highlights how i-TEK’s innovations are shaping industries across different verticals while contributing to India’s broader digital economy.

Speaking at the event, Ashim Patil, Managing Director and CEO of i-TEK, expressed his gratitude to employees, partners and customers. He said, “Marking 25 years is a proud milestone for i-TEK and for every individual who has been part of this journey. From pioneering RFID-based tolling and contributing to the FASTag ecosystem, to securing India’s exports and transforming supply chains, our focus has always been on building solutions that deliver real impact.”

Published on September 15, 2025