- overview
- strengths
- policies
- agencies
With over 600mn internet subscribers as of June 2019, India is the world’s second largest internet market.
$3.15 Bn
Telecom equipment and accessories exported in 2023
#4
Largest sector in terms of attracting FDI, attracted inflows worth $39.99 Bn since April 2000
100
Smart cities
30.54%
Growth in average monthly data consumption per wireless data subscriber since 2014, from 61.66 MB in 2014 to 18.4 GB in 2024
165%
growth in app downloads in the past 2 years.
$450 Mn investment
Committed by 42 approved applicants under the PLI scheme for Telecom and Networking Equipment, with expected incremental sales of $32 Bn.
Second-largest telecom market
Driven by a population of 1.4 Bn and rapidly growing internet penetration.
Growth
Strongly linked to India’s expanding digital economy.
Technological advancements
Includes the world’s fastest rollout of 5G networks.
100%
FDI allowed under the automatic route, PLI scheme incentives, reduced license fees, and spectrum liberalization
OFC
Country-wide Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) coverage doubled from 700,000 km to 1.4m km, improving connection quality.
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
91-11-2323 6308
TRAI's mission is to create and nurture conditions for growth of telecommunications in the country in a manner and at a pace which will enable India to play a leading role in emerging global information society.
Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal
011-26876882
The Tribunal exercises jurisdiction over Telecom, Broadcasting, IT and Airport tariff matters under the TRAI Act.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
1800-345-1500'
BSNL is the only service provider, making focused efforts & planned initiatives to bridge the rural-urban digital divide in ICT sector.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited
011 - 24310212/24320051
