India’s telecom & network equipment needs urgent policy support: NITI Aayog says sector could double GDP share

India’s telecom and network equipment (TANE) sector has significant growth potential, but heavy dependence on imports, particularly from China, highlights the need for stronger policy support to expand domestic manufacturing and exports, according to a NITI Aayog report.

The report highlighted that the sector could help advance the National Telecom Policy 2025 (NTP-25) goals of universal connectivity, doubling its contribution to GDP and achieving $1 trillion in exports by 2030. However, large trade imbalances underline the need for targeted policy intervention.