New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- India Mobile Congress (IMC) must evolve into a platform that showcases the country's technological capabilities to the world, Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said, highlighting India has the "manpower, mobility and mindset" to drive its global technology ambitions.

Addressing India Mobile Congress 2026, Scindia said India has emerged as one of the world's most affordable data markets, with broadband subscribers surging from just 60 million a decade ago to over 1.1 billion.

He also highlighted India's growing capabilities in next-generation telecommunications, stating that the Bharat 6G Alliance, comprising 90 institutions and collaborations with global partners, has established 7,700 patents, incl...