Scindia: India a Global Telecom Powerhouse, Driving Digital Transformation & Exports

• Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia declares India a global telecom powerhouse, rapidly advancing digital infrastructure, manufacturing, and next-gen technologies.
• India's footprint in 5G, 6G, AI, Open RAN, and Ethernet innovation is increasingly prominent, with the Bharat Pavilion at MWC showcasing its capabilities.
• Policy support, including the PLI scheme, transformed India from an import-dependent market to a telecom equipment exporter, generating Rs 1 lakh crore sales and 30,000 jobs.
• The Indian telecom industry demonstrates global resilience with four dynamic telcos serving a vast subscriber base and a growing manufacturing ecosystem.
• BSNL reforms show significant progress: subscriber growth from 8.5 cr to 9.27 cr, EBITDA soaring from Rs 2,300 cr to Rs 5,200 cr, and a record CAPEX of Rs 25,000 cr.