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.
- The reports identify AI-ready networks, enterprise digitization, and digital trust as key priorities for India's next digital chapter.
- GSMA's Digital Nations 2026 report assessed 22 countries in Asia Pacific on digital trust foundations.
- The GSMA calls for India to focus on AI-ready infrastructure, stronger 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, enterprise digitization, and digital trust. This shift aligns with broader global trends towards intelligent infrastructure and secure digital ecosystems, positioning India as a key player in the next wave of digital advancement.
What we're watching
- AI Infrastructure
- How India will integrate AI into its networks to support economic growth and innovation.
- Enterprise Digitization
- The pace at which Indian businesses adopt digital tools to enhance productivity and growth.
- Digital Trust
- Whether India can establish robust digital trust frameworks to support its expanding digital economy.
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