Navigating the New Era of Telecom: India’s Industry Transforms Amidst Policy Reforms and Digital Innovation

India has emerged as the world’s second-largest telecommunications market, with a massive subscriber base of about 1.2 billion and an increasing population of internet users. Over the years, the government has also promoted digital infrastructure and digital inclusion in the country through several policy measures and initiatives to fuel growth in the sector. As the sector continues to invest in telecom infrastructure and new technologies, there is now more impetus to strengthen manufacturing and R&D capabilities in the country. With such a large customer base and communications being a critical asset of the economy, it is important to have a robust legislative and governance framework that keeps pace with the changing business environment, market needs and threat landscape.