India, Aug. 15 -- India's digital transformation is entering a decisive, far more complex phase-one in which connectivity is no longer limited to people but extends seamlessly to machines, systems and entire industries. Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication lies at the core of this transition, enabling a wide range of use cases, from smart meters and connected vehicles to industrial automation, logistics optimisation, and critical public infrastructure.

The scale of this opportunity is immense. M2M is not merely an extension of telecom-it is a foundational layer for the next generation of digital and industrial ecosystems. However, alongside this opportunity lies a significant policy risk. If the framework governing M2M evolves in a fra...