Rigetti Computing (RGTI) has secured an $8.4 million order from India’s Centre for Development of Advanced Computing to deliver a 108-qubit quantum computer. The system will be installed at C DAC’s Bengaluru data center and is planned for delivery in the second half of 2026. Overall, the deal points to rising interest in on-site quantum systems among national research groups.
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Meanwhile, RGTI shares dropped 2.46% on Tuesday, closing at $24.99.
Why This Order Matters
First, the system will use Rigetti’s chiplet architecture, which links smaller chips to build larger machines. This design helps avoid the limits that come with building one very large chip. As Rigetti explains, its chiplet approach provides “a scalable foundation for building systems with increasingly high qubit counts.” As a result, the company can support more complex tasks over time.
Earlier, Rigetti showed this design in 2025 with its Cepheus 1 36Q system, which joined four 9-qubit chiplets into one unit. Now, the 108-qubit system for C DAC will extend that same design. In addition, the company makes its chips in-house at its Fab 1 facility, which supports systems from 9 to 180 qubits.
Speed and Long-Term Use
Rigetti’s systems are based on superconducting qubits, which are known for fast gate speeds. The company says these gates operate at 50 to 70 nanoseconds, or about 1,000% faster than ion-trap systems. Faster gates allow more work to be done before errors build up, which helps with larger jobs.
Meanwhile, C DAC plans to place the system inside its supercomputing center as part of its Hybrid HPC Quantum Mission. The group said the system will support research partners across science and industry. This order also builds on a past agreement between Rigetti and C DAC to work together on future quantum systems.
In short, the deal gives Rigetti another government-backed customer and adds to its on-site sales track record. At the same time, it supports India’s goal to blend quantum tools with high-performance computing for long-term use.
Is RGTI a Good Stock to Buy?
On the Street, Rigetti holds a Moderate Buy consensus rating, based on 11 analysts’ ratings. The average RGTI stock price is $39.78, implying a 59.17% upside from the current price.
