India’s telecom sector records US$ 40.24 billion revenue in FY25: MoS Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar
- IBEF
- April 27, 2026
India’s telecom sector witnessed robust growth in FY25, with total revenue reaching Rs. 3.72 lakh crore (US$ 40.24 billion), marking a 10.7% increase year-on-year, as highlighted by Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar. The growth has been driven by strong subscriber expansion, rapid digital adoption and one of the fastest 5G rollouts globally. India has deployed over 5.1 lakh base stations within approximately 22 months, while the total subscriber base has crossed 1.22 billion, reflecting the scale and depth of digital connectivity across the country.
The sector has also attracted significant investor interest, with Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows exceeding Rs. 2.40 lakh crore (US$ 25.96 billion) up to June 2025, underscoring strong global confidence in India’s telecom ecosystem. Government initiatives such as the Telecommunications Act, 2023, along with reforms in spectrum allocation and ease of doing business, have strengthened the sector’s financial and regulatory framework. Additionally, large-scale programmes like BharatNet aim to connect over 2.6 lakh Gram Panchayats, expanding rural broadband infrastructure. Going forward, the sector is expected to play a critical role in emerging technologies such as 6G, Artificial Intelligence and quantum communications, positioning India as a global digital powerhouse.
Disclaimer: This information has been collected through secondary research and IBEF is not responsible for any errors in the same.
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