Telecommunication Industry in India

 

Quick Fact: India Telecommunication Industry

India is the world’s second-largest telecommunications market.

  • As of October 2024, India’s total telephone subscriber base stood at 1,188.2 million.
  • India is expected to reach 350 million 5G subscriptions by 2026.
  • The total volume of wireless data usage surged more than tenfold, rising from 4,206 petabytes in Q1 of FY18 to 47,629 petabytes in Q2 of FY24.
  • India holds the second position globally in both international mobile broadband internet traffic and international internet bandwidth.
  • Indian telecommunication holds the position of the third-highest sector in terms of FDI inflows into the country.
  • India’s mobile customer base grew at a steady Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 2.9% between 2014 and 2024, reflecting consistent expansion in wireless connectivity over the decade.
  • As of the first half of fiscal 2024, wireless services made up 97.4% of all telecom customers in India, while only 2.6% used wireline services.
  • During the 5G auction in 2022, the Indian telecom industry spent INR 1,500 billion, with Reliance Jio spending INR 800.8 billion, Bharti Airtel INR 430.4 billion and Vodafone Idea INR 188.0 billion.
  • The Digital Communication Innovation Square scheme (DCIS) aims to promote research, development, IPR creation, pilot project and manufacturing, to make India a global hub for telecommunication equipment and digital communication services.
  • The Public Procurement policy mandates giving preference to local suppliers for telecom products, services or works, particularly when adequate local capacity and competition exist.
  • As per the latest TRAI regulations, telemarketers are prohibited from using mobile numbers starting with the +91 series for promotional calls and messages to curb spam and protect consumers.

Indian Telecommunication Industry: Major Players Outlook

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)

  • Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is an Indian central public sector enterprise owned by the Department of Telecommunications, which operates under the Ministry of Communications, Government of India.
  • Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited
  • Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited is an Indian telecommunications company and a subsidiary of Jio Platforms, based in Navi Mumbai. It operates a nationwide LTE network covering all 22 telecom circles in India and provides 5G, 4G and 4 G+ services across the country. Jio is also working on developing its 6G service.
  • Bharti Airtel Limited
    Bharti Airtel is an Indian multinational telecommunications company and the second-largest mobile network operator in India and globally. It provides a variety of services, including 5G, 4G and fixed-line broadband and operates in 17 countries across South Asia and Africa. Airtel is a part of Bharti Enterprises.
  • Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi)
    Vodafone Idea Limited, commonly known as Vi, is an Indian telecommunications company formed through the merger of Vodafone India and Idea Cellular. It is a joint venture between the Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group. Vi provides mobile telephony, wireless broadband and internet services across India. The company continues to invest in improving its 4G network and is preparing for future technologies, including 5G.
  • Others
    The “Others” category includes various smaller Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and regional operators that collectively contribute to the broadband ecosystem in India. These providers often cater to specific geographic areas or niche markets and include companies offering wired fiber broadband, local wireless solutions and community-based internet services. Though individually smaller in scale, together they hold a notable portion of the market share.

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