Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the 9th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, Asia's largest telecom, media, and technology event, in New Delhi. In his address, he praised India's technological growth, highlighting key innovations by startups in areas like quantum communication, 6G, and financial fraud prevention. The Prime Minister acknowledged that the government's support through initiatives such as the Telecom Technology Development Fund has been crucial in driving this progress. He also pointed out that India's success in the telecom sector, exemplified by its six fold growth in electronics production and 28-fold increase in mobile manufacturing since 2014, reflects the strength of the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision. He emphasized the significance of India’s Made-in-India 4G stack, marking the nation’s technological self-reliance and its export readiness, contributing to the 'India 6G Vision 2030'.

The Prime Minister also highlighted the recent enactment of the Telecommunications Act, which facilitates faster approvals and network expansion. He underscored the government's focus on cyber security, with stronger laws against cyber fraud and enhanced grievance redressal mechanisms benefiting both industries and consumers. Recognizing the collaborative efforts needed between startups, academia, and policymakers, Shri Modi expressed hope that platforms like IMC would foster such dialogue to further the nation's technological advancements.

Speaking on the occasion, Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia highlighted India's transformation from a technology consumer to a global digital leader. He outlined the country's 6G ambitions, which are expected to contribute $1.2 trillion to India's GDP by 2035. Scindia also noted India’s goal of securing 10% of global 6G patents and its growing satellite communications market, projected to triple by 2033. He praised the success of the Production-Linked Incentive scheme, which has driven significant growth in production, exports, and job creation. Additionally, Scindia emphasized India's digital revolution, marked by a 98% drop in mobile data costs and the global recognition of its digital public infrastructure. He also celebrated the thriving startup ecosystem, with the Startup World Cup 2025 showcasing India’s innovative spirit.

International 6G Symposium 2025

Later, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary (Telecom), inaugurated the International 6G Symposium 2025 at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, being held at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.

The symposium brought together global thought leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and academia to deliberate on next-generation 6G technologies, research collaborations, standardisation efforts, and pathways for India to lead the 6G innovation ecosystem.

In the symposium, Bharat 6G alliance signed 2 MoU with NASSCOM and European Space Agency for fostering joint participation in the field of technology development. Bharat 6G Alliance also released 4 whitepapers titled “Spectrum Roadmap for 6G in India” and “Powering Next-Gen Telecom”, “AI and Network evolution to 5G”, “6G Architecture, Security and Exposure Framework for RF Sensing.

A joint declaration endorsing principles for 6G was also showcased which will be released on October 10, 2025.

In his inaugural address, the Union Minister of Communications highlighted the importance of fostering international cooperation, advancing indigenous R&D, and leveraging India’s digital capabilities to shape the global 6G landscape. He repeated his 6G mantra for the successful implementation of 6G ecosystem in India. "India is no longer a mere consumer of technology. We strive to be the architects of the future of technology", Minister Scindia said, and added, “India is here not to follow, but to co-lead the 6G revolution."  He extensively laid importance to swadeshi telecom ecosystems such as recent launch of swadeshi 4G network with 1 lakh towers, allowing India to develop a future ready framework which can support next generation network. He also laid emphasis on global collaboration across governments, academia and organizations for 6G and make it affordable for everyone.

The International 6G Symposium is a key highlight of IMC 2025, reinforcing India’s commitment to building a secure, inclusive, and future-ready telecom ecosystem, while positioning the country as a global leader in 6G technology development and deployment.

IMC 2025 Exhibitor Hall

Earlier, Union Minister Scindia along with Minister of State for Communications Dr.  Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar and Dr Neeraj Mittal, Secretary Telecom, inaugurated the IMC 2025 Exhibitor Hall, marking the commencement of the industry showcase. He visited various stalls, interacted with exhibitors, startups, and industry leaders, and explored cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of digital connectivity. He appreciated the diverse range of indigenous and global technologies on display, highlighting the pivotal role of industry collaboration in driving India’s telecom growth story.

IMC 2025

Organised jointly by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 will be held from 8th to 11th October under the theme “Innovate to Transform”, highlighting India’s commitment to leveraging innovation for digital transformation and societal progress.

IMC 2025 will showcase the latest advancements in telecom and emerging technologies, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and innovators. The event will focus on key themes including Optical Communications, Semiconductors in Telecom, Quantum Communications, 6G, and Fraud Risk Indicators, reflecting India’s strategic priorities in next-generation connectivity, digital sovereignty, cyber fraud prevention, and global technology leadership.

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