Prime Minister  inaugurated IMC 2025, highlighting India’s achievements in indigenous technology and the success of initiatives like Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India. He urged global investors to explore opportunities in manufacturing, semiconductors, and digital startups, stating that “India is emerging as an effective platform for innovation and progress.”

Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said India has transformed from a “technology taker” to the “digital flag bearer of the world.” He noted that mobile data costs have fallen by 98 percent, broadband users have grown from 60 million in 2014 to 944 million, and India now represents 20 percent of the global mobile population.

The event featured India’s first Satcom Summit, themed “Space Networks for Universal Connectivity,” which explored the role of satellite technology in bridging digital divides. Scindia described Satcom as a tool for inclusive growth, bringing education and healthcare to remote areas.

Parallel to IMC, the International Bharat6G Symposium 2025 saw global research alliances endorse principles for next-generation 6G networks that are secure, interoperable, and sustainable. Experts highlighted India’s 65 million 5G users and its readiness for 6G development.

Leading technology firms showcased innovations, including MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 chipset and Tejas Networks’ Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) technology. BSNL also announced the completion of its 5G pilot project.

IMC 2025 reaffirmed India’s emergence as a global hub for digital connectivity, telecom innovation, and satellite communication.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ninth edition of the India Mobile Congress 2025, Asia’s largest telecom, media, and technology event, at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. Addressing the gathering, he said India’s success in the telecom sector reflects the strength of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision, noting that the country, which once struggled with 2G, now has 5G coverage in nearly every district. He highlighted the launch of the Made in India 4G Stack as a major indigenous achievement and described India as a growing platform for innovation, investment, and technological progress, emphasizing that digital connectivity is no longer a privilege but an integral part of every Indian’s life.

Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia underscored India’s emergence as the digital flagbearer of the world, noting that the telecom revolution is built on Democracy, Demography, Digital First, and Delivery. He highlighted that 99.9 per cent of districts are now 5G-enabled and that India’s Digital Public Infrastructure model is being considered by 20 countries. The four-day event, themed *Innovate to Transform*, brings together over 400 companies and 1.5 lakh visitors from 150 countries, showcasing advancements in Optical Communications, Semiconductors in Telecom, Quantum Communications, and 6G, reflecting India’s strategic priorities in next-generation connectivity.

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IIIT-B COMET Foundation was invited to set up a stall under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) Pavilion, where it proudly exhibited its groundbreaking innovations in O-RAN base station, Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS), and Private 5G networks. These technologies demonstrate IIIT-B COMET Foundation’s commitment to driving India’s telecom sector forward through indigenous research and development.

O-RAN Base Station: IIIT-B COMET Foundation showcased its cutting-edge 5G-Advanced O-RAN (Open Radio Access Network) massive MIMO base station technology, which is revolutionizing the telecom landscape by offering greater flexibility, interoperability, and cost-effectiveness. The O-RAN architecture enables seamless integration across different vendors, empowering telecom operators to innovate rapidly and accelerate digital transformation.

Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS): RIS is a revolutionary technology that optimizes the performance of wireless communication networks by intelligently reflecting radio waves, enhancing signal strength and coverage. This innovation is crucial for improving connectivity in complex environments and is particularly vital for 5G-Advanced/6G deployments and beyond.

Private 5G Box: IIIT-B COMET Foundation also showcased Private 5G Box, a tailor-made, high-performance solution designed for enterprises seeking to deploy secure and private 5G networks, developed by Mantiswave Networks Pvt. Ltd., a start-up incubated by IIIT-B COMET Foundation. It offers seamless connectivity, robust security, and optimized network management, making it ideal for industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and smart cities.

Two of the IIIT-B COMET Foundation-supported startups, Provaya Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and Cablesmith, participated in the 5G/6G hackathon organized by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). We are happy to announce that they secured the First and Second prizes, respectively. The winner, Provaya Technologies Pvt Ltd, received a prize of 2 lakh INR, while the first runner-up, Cablesmith, was awarded a cash prize of 1.5 lakh INR.

“IIIT-B COMET Foundation is pleased and honored to participate in Indian Mobile Congress, in the Department of Science and Technology Pavilion. We are grateful to the support by DST, IIIT-Bangalore and collaborating institutes and are excited to showcase technologies developed in collaboration with the partner institutes and startups. COMET remains committed to cultivating a robust startup ecosystem, enabling entrepreneurs to leverage shared knowledge and advanced technologies to drive progress in the communication sector.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Provaya Technologies Pvt Ltd and Cablesmith for securing the First and Second prizes, respectively, at the 5G/6G hackathon organized by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)” said Mr. Sridhar Pillalamarri, CEO, IIIT-B COMET Foundation.

“We are proud of IIIT-B COMET Foundation’s, NM-ICPS, DST, GoI funded R&D centre in advanced communication participation at India Mobile Congress 2024 (IMC), where we showcased cutting-edge innovations in 5G-Advanced and 6G communication technologies. The remarkable achievement of our supported startups, Provaya Technologies and Cablesmith, winning the 1st (Winner) and 1st runners-up positions respectively in the 5G/6G hackathon organized by the Department of Telecom, highlights our commitment to promoting innovation and driving India’s telecom sector forward.” Said Prof. Debabrata Das, Director, IIIT-Bangalore.

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