Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday asserted that India is no longer merely catching up with the world in the telecom space, but is now ready to lead it—particularly in 6G technology. Calling the country’s 5G rollout “monumental”, Scindia said India’s progress in digital infrastructure is setting global standards and carving a path of innovation-led development.

According to a report by UNI from New Delhi, the Minister was speaking at the 22nd edition of Bharat Telecom 2025, where he highlighted the country’s rapid strides in connectivity and digital transformation. “In just 22 months, 99 percent of our villages have been connected via 5G, covering 82 per cent of the population. This phenomenal progress is no accident, it is a direct result of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary leadership, bold reforms, and transformative policies,” Scindia said.

He further underlined that India is firmly positioned to become a $4 trillion economy by 2028, and touch $5 trillion by 2031, powered by its expanding digital backbone. Referring to India’s dominance in global digital transactions, Scindia said the country now accounts for 46 percent of such activity, largely driven by the success of UPI (Unified Payments Interface), which alone facilitated nearly $3 trillion worth of transactions last year.

He noted that data consumption has skyrocketed, with urban households and businesses using 12 times more data than before—a clear indicator of India’s deepening digital engagement. “India is not merely participating in the digital revolution, we are leading it, shaping it, and inspiring the world to follow,” the Minister remarked.

Highlighting India’s evolution into a global manufacturing hub, Scindia pointed out that mobile phone production in the country has grown from 50 million units a decade ago to a staggering 350 million units now. He also noted that Apple has begun manufacturing in India, reinforcing the nation’s appeal as a reliable production base. Telecom equipment exports too have seen a significant rise—from Rs.8,500 crore to nearly Rs.20,000 crore.

“Investing in India is no longer just a gesture of goodwill—it makes strong economic sense. India offers affordability, reliability, and a spirit of innovation that is setting new global benchmarks,” Scindia concluded.