India, Jan. 7 -- India's telecom sector is no longer defined primarily by expansion-the latest Annual Report for 2024-25 from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India points to a clear inflection point-one where headline indicators remain positive.

There is, however, a shift in the underlying drivers-from the number of subscribers to quality of infrastructure and services and regulatory restructuring. The report signals a transition from a volume-led telecom market to a more structurally mature digital communications ecosystem.

At the macro level, India's telecom footprint remains formidable. The overall subscriber base stood at 1,200.8 million (120.08 crore) at the end of March 2025, reinforcing India's position as the world's second-...