Indian telecom operators, including BSNL, Jio, Airtel, and Vi, experienced an increase in their Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) in the fiscal year 2024-25 after implementing tariff hikes.
BSNL reported net profits for two consecutive quarters and raised funds to boost its capital expenditure (capex). Vi plans to raise more funds to continue with its capex cycle.
Total wireless data subscribers in India grew from 913.14 million in March 2024 to 939.51 million in March 2025, a yearly growth rate of 2.87%, indicating a mature stage for data users in India.
The industry's overall revenue increased from Rs 1,86,226 crore in 2023-24 to Rs 2,15,078 crore in 2024-25, with an annual growth rate of 15.49% due to the ARPU uptick from tariff hikes.