GSMA Urges India to Convert Digital Scale into Economic Growth and Trust
Event summary
- GSMA launched three reports at India Mobile Congress 2026, highlighting India's 1.2 billion active mobile connections and 450 million 5G connections.
- Reports emphasize AI-ready networks, enterprise digitization, and digital trust as key priorities for India's digital advancement.
- GSMA's Digital Nations 2026 report assessed 22 countries in Asia Pacific on digital trust foundations.
- Key priorities include AI-ready infrastructure, enterprise productivity, and trusted digital services.
The big picture
India's unprecedented scale in mobile connectivity presents a strategic inflection point. The GSMA's research underscores the need to transition from connectivity to economic value through AI-ready networks and digital trust. This shift aligns with broader global trends in digital transformation and the increasing importance of secure, intelligent infrastructure.
What we're watching
- AI Infrastructure
- How India will integrate AI into its networks to support economic growth and innovation.
- Enterprise Digitization
- Whether businesses can leverage digital tools to enhance productivity and create new growth opportunities.
- Digital Trust
- The pace at which India can establish verifiable identities, authentic communications, and resilient networks.
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