India Mobile Congress 2026: 10th edition opens; PM meets GSMA Board
Why in the news
The 10th India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 began on 7 October at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. On the same day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with members of the GSMA Board.
Key facts
- Dates: 7-10 October 2026; PM to inaugurate on 8 October.
- Organisers: Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI).
- Theme: Scale Without Boundaries.
- Four pillars: Srishti, Samvardhan, Sashakt and Suraksha.
- GSMA meeting: held at Seva Teerth with Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and MoS Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani.
- PM’s points: technology for inclusive growth, affordable access for the Global South, Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), tech solutions to cyber fraud, and global standards to identify deepfakes and AI-generated content.
IMC 2026 in numbers
| Parameter | Expected |
|---|---|
| Attendees | 1.5 lakh+ from 100+ countries |
| Partners and exhibitors | 500+ |
| Start-ups | 600+ |
| Thought leaders | 900+ |
| Use cases / sessions | 2,000+ / 120+ |
About IMC
The 2026 edition covers nine anchor sectors including 5G/6G, AI networks, semiconductors, satellite (non-terrestrial) networks, cybersecurity and quantum communication. GSMA Board members praised India’s rapid 4G/5G roll-out and DPI scale.
Exam angle
- Edition: 10th; venue Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.
- Theme: Scale Without Boundaries; organisers DoT and COAI.
- PM Modi met GSMA Board members at Seva Teerth on 7 October.