India's telecom exports grow 72% to ₹18,406 crore in five years
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia told the Lok Sabha on 17 December 2025 that India's telecom exports rose 72%, from ₹10,000 crore in 2020–21 to ₹18,406 crore in 2024–25.
Summary
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia told the Lok Sabha on 17 December 2025 that India's telecom exports rose 72%, from ₹10,000 crore in 2020–21 to ₹18,406 crore in 2024–25, while telecom imports stayed at around ₹51,000 crore. Jyotiraditya Scindia said 767 of India's 778 districts are connected to 5G, and that India's 36 crore 5G subscribers are expected to reach 42 crore by 2026 and 100 crore by 2030. Jyotiraditya Scindia also said the SATCOM policy framework is in place, with spectrum slated for administrative assignment.
Key facts
- Date
- 17 December 2025 (Lok Sabha)
- Telecom exports
- ₹10,000 crore (2020–21) to ₹18,406 crore (2024–25), up 72%
- Telecom imports
- About ₹51,000 crore
- 5G coverage
- 767 of 778 districts
- 5G subscribers
- 36 crore now; 42 crore by 2026; 100 crore by 2030
Practice MCQs 2 questions
According to the Communications Minister's statement in the Lok Sabha on 17 December 2025, India's telecom exports in 2024–25 stood at:
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Correct answer: A — ₹18,406 crore
PIB 2205493: telecom exports rose from ₹10,000 crore in 2020–21 to ₹18,406 crore in 2024–25, a 72% rise; imports stayed at about ₹51,000 crore.
As per the Minister of Communications on 17 December 2025, how many of India's 778 districts are connected to the 5G network?
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Correct answer: C — 767
PIB 2205493: out of 778 districts, 767 have been connected to the 5G network.