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India’s telecom equipment exports to US to remain competitive even after imposition of tariffs: Scindia
Aug-01-2025

Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has said that Indian telecom equipment exports to the US will remain competitive even after imposition of additional tariffs. According to official data, telecom equipment worth about Rs 85,000 crore have been produced under the PLI scheme, of which equipment worth Rs 16,000 crore have been exported to various countries.

Recently, US President Donald Trump had announced imposition of a 25 per cent tariff on all goods coming from India starting August 1, plus an unspecified penalty for buying military equipment and crude oil from Russia.

Besides, he stated over the last 11 years, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s digital transformation has been nothing short of extraordinary. He said ‘From remote villages to bustling cities, digital access has empowered citizens, bridged divides, and made India a global leader in affordable, inclusive technology.’ Moreover, he said that telephone connections in the country now stand at 1.2 billion and internet subscriptions have surged by nearly 286 per cent to reach 970 million.


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