Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted India’s remarkable growth in the telecom and digital technology sectors while inaugurating the 9th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in Dwarka, Delhi.
Modi said the rapid expansion of the India Mobile Congress and the country’s telecom achievements reflect the strength of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision. “IMC events are no longer limited to just mobile or telecom. In just a few years, this event has become Asia's largest digital technology forum,” he said.
The Prime Minister noted that India, once struggling with 2G connectivity, has now expanded 5G networks to nearly every district across the nation. This, he said, showcases how innovation, self-reliance, and technology are powering India’s digital revolution and building modern infrastructure.
‘Best Time to Invest, Innovate, and Make in India’
Reaffirming his push for ‘Make in India’, Modi urged industries, innovators, and startups to accelerate efforts in manufacturing mobiles, semiconductors, and electronics. “This is the best time to invest, innovate, and make in India,” he said.
He added that India’s democratic setup, ease of doing business, and government’s welcoming approach have made the country a global investment hub. “We are increasing the pace of reforms,” the Prime Minister said, recalling his August 15 announcement that 2025 would be a year of major reforms.
Modi also highlighted the recent GST rate rationalisation, which made essential items like shampoos and television sets more affordable, showing the government’s commitment to consumer and industry-friendly policies.
India’s Digital Leap
Listing the country’s digital milestones, Modi said 1 GB of wireless data in India now costs less than a cup of tea, making connectivity affordable and accessible. “Digital connectivity in India is no longer a privilege or a luxury, it’s now an integral part of every Indian’s life,” he said.
He noted that India is home to the world’s second-largest telecom market, second-largest 5G user base, and the fastest-growing developer community.
Highlighting a major achievement, Modi said India has developed its indigenous 4G Stack, joining an elite group of just five countries with this capability. “The country that once struggled with 2G now has 5G reaching almost every district,” he added proudly.
India Mobile Congress 2025 Theme: Innovate to Transform
Organised jointly by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), IMC 2025 will run until 11 October.
The theme, ‘Innovate to Transform,’ highlights India’s growing role in driving digital transformation and using innovation to boost societal and economic development.
Global Leaders and Technology Experts Gather for IMC 2025
The four-day event brought together global leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and innovators to showcase the latest advancements in telecom and emerging technologies.
Key focus areas include 6G, quantum communications, semiconductors, optical networks, and cyber fraud prevention, reflecting India’s vision to strengthen next-generation connectivity and digital security.
Participation and Exhibits at IMC 2025
This year’s edition features more than 400 companies, around 7,000 global delegates, and over 1.5 lakh visitors from more than 150 countries.
The event showcases over 1,600 new technology use-cases in areas such as 5G and 6G, artificial intelligence, smart mobility, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and green technology.
Attendees have the opportunity to participate in more than 100 sessions and listen to 800 speakers from across the world.
Strengthening International Partnerships
IMC 2025 aims to reinforce India’s leadership in global digital transformation and enhance international collaboration.
Delegations from countries including Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, Russia, Ireland, and Austria are participating, underlining India’s growing influence in the global telecom and technology ecosystem.
Modi said the rapid expansion of the India Mobile Congress and the country’s telecom achievements reflect the strength of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision. “IMC events are no longer limited to just mobile or telecom. In just a few years, this event has become Asia's largest digital technology forum,” he said.
The Prime Minister noted that India, once struggling with 2G connectivity, has now expanded 5G networks to nearly every district across the nation. This, he said, showcases how innovation, self-reliance, and technology are powering India’s digital revolution and building modern infrastructure.
‘Best Time to Invest, Innovate, and Make in India’
Reaffirming his push for ‘Make in India’, Modi urged industries, innovators, and startups to accelerate efforts in manufacturing mobiles, semiconductors, and electronics. “This is the best time to invest, innovate, and make in India,” he said.
He added that India’s democratic setup, ease of doing business, and government’s welcoming approach have made the country a global investment hub. “We are increasing the pace of reforms,” the Prime Minister said, recalling his August 15 announcement that 2025 would be a year of major reforms.
Modi also highlighted the recent GST rate rationalisation, which made essential items like shampoos and television sets more affordable, showing the government’s commitment to consumer and industry-friendly policies.
India’s Digital Leap
Listing the country’s digital milestones, Modi said 1 GB of wireless data in India now costs less than a cup of tea, making connectivity affordable and accessible. “Digital connectivity in India is no longer a privilege or a luxury, it’s now an integral part of every Indian’s life,” he said.
He noted that India is home to the world’s second-largest telecom market, second-largest 5G user base, and the fastest-growing developer community.
Highlighting a major achievement, Modi said India has developed its indigenous 4G Stack, joining an elite group of just five countries with this capability. “The country that once struggled with 2G now has 5G reaching almost every district,” he added proudly.
India Mobile Congress 2025 Theme: Innovate to Transform
Organised jointly by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), IMC 2025 will run until 11 October.
The theme, ‘Innovate to Transform,’ highlights India’s growing role in driving digital transformation and using innovation to boost societal and economic development.
Global Leaders and Technology Experts Gather for IMC 2025
The four-day event brought together global leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and innovators to showcase the latest advancements in telecom and emerging technologies.
Key focus areas include 6G, quantum communications, semiconductors, optical networks, and cyber fraud prevention, reflecting India’s vision to strengthen next-generation connectivity and digital security.
Participation and Exhibits at IMC 2025
This year’s edition features more than 400 companies, around 7,000 global delegates, and over 1.5 lakh visitors from more than 150 countries.
The event showcases over 1,600 new technology use-cases in areas such as 5G and 6G, artificial intelligence, smart mobility, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and green technology.
Attendees have the opportunity to participate in more than 100 sessions and listen to 800 speakers from across the world.
Strengthening International Partnerships
IMC 2025 aims to reinforce India’s leadership in global digital transformation and enhance international collaboration.
Delegations from countries including Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, Russia, Ireland, and Austria are participating, underlining India’s growing influence in the global telecom and technology ecosystem.
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