India’s 6G push could add $1.2 trillion to GDP by 2035, says Scindia

The minister noted that India’s telecom journey had undergone a significant transformation over the past decade

Union minister for communications Jyotiraditya Scindia said that India’s adoption and development of 6G technology could add as much as $1.2 trillion to the country’s GDP by 2035.

“By 2035, these value additions with the help of 6G are projected to add a staggering 1.2 trillion dollars to India’s GDP,” Scindia said at the International 6G Symposium held as part of the India Mobile Congress 2025.

The minister noted that India’s telecom journey had undergone a significant transformation over the past decade. “We were behind the world on 4G, we walked with the world on 5G, but India will lead the world with 6G,” he said.

He added that the government’s focus was no longer limited to adopting global technologies but in building them domestically. “India is no longer a mere consumer of technology. We strive to be the architect,” Scindia said.

Scindia also underscored that the impact of 6G would extend far beyond faster communication. “6G will transform every aspect of our lives. It will have massive impacts in agriculture, smart cities, healthcare, disaster management, and so on,” he said.

The remarks come as India accelerates its 6G mission, with industry and academia collaborating under the Bharat 6G Alliance to develop indigenous standards and applications.