March 21, 2025
Indian 5G users to grow to 770 million by 2028, average data use at 40 Gigabytes (GB): Nokia
India’s 5G subscriber base is set to grow 2.65 times to 770 million by 2028, driven by Fixed Wireless Access adoption, rising data consumption, and rapid smartphone penetration.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Piyush Goyal, highlighted MSMEs' growing role in IT, tourism, and financial services, boosting exports and jobs, with IT services exports expected to reach US$ 450 billion in FY26.
India preferred partner in the global tech ecosystem: President of NASSCOM, Mr. Rajesh Nambiar
India’s Information Technology (IT) industry is set to surpass US$ 300 billion by FY26, with a US$ 1 trillion digital economy by 2030, driven by a deep Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) talent pool and tech innovation.
India leads in Artificial intelligence (AI) skill penetration and digital innovation, driving global AI advancements through Research & Development, skill development, and a thriving tech ecosystem.
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Kyndryl partner to boost India’s startup ecosystem, leveraging Artificial Intelligence and digital transformation to drive innovation across key industries and global markets.
Government measures to increase Ethanol Blending beyond 20%
India advances its ethanol blending target to 20% by FY26, achieving 17.98% blending in FY25, driven by policy support and diversified biofuel feedstocks.