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$3.15 Bn
Telecom equipment and accessories exported in 2023
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#4
Largest sector in terms of attracting FDI, attracted inflows worth $39.99 Bn since April 2000
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30.54%
Growth in average monthly data consumption per wireless data subscriber since 2014, from 61.66 MB in 2014 to 18.4 GB in 2024
Why Invest in Telecom
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Second-largest telecom market
A population of over 1.4 Bn people and a rapidly increasing internet penetration rate, the demand for telecom services is bound to increase
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Growth
Sector's growth is closely linked with the country's thriving and expanding digital economy
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Technological Advancements
Substantial advancements, including the fastest rollout of 5G networks
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Investor-friendly Policies
Schemes like 100% FDI allowed under the automatic route, PLI for Telecom and Networking equipment, reduced license fees, and spectrum liberalization
Major Investors
Incentives & Schemes
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Guidelines for Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Promoting Telecom & Networking Products manufacturing in India
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National Broadband Mission 2.0 (2025-30)
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PM-WANI
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Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF)
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Digital Communication Innovation Square (DCIS)
Policy Archive
The Telecommunications Act, 2023
The document aims to provide structured terms and conditions for telecommunication services and any person intending to establish, operate, maintain or expand a telecommunication network; or possess radio equipment.
National Digital Communications Policy, 2018
The scheme aims to create robust digital communications infrastructure.
Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India), Order
The Government of India has released the Order to encourage ‘Make in India’ and to promote manufacturing and production of goods and services in India with a view to enhancing income and employment.
- Invest India supported GX India in establishing and operationalizing their India entity in 9 months
- Invest India assisted the company in market research, land identification, taking advantage of state incentives, and expediting the necessary regulatory clearances in Haryana
- GX India was the first company to receive an incentive under the Telecom PLI scheme.