We are delighted to share that KPMG in India is the knowledge partner for 9th consecutive year for India Mobile Congress 2025 which is one of the largest telecom, media and technology forums in Asia, jointly organised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI). The event will take place from 8 October 2025 to 11 October 2025 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. 

      The theme of IMC 2025 is ‘Innovate to transform’ that emphasises on the vision of building a self-reliant Bharat by unlocking the transformative impact of digital technologies across the telecom industry. This platform brings together global industry leaders from telecom, technology and allied sectors, regulators, policy experts and investors. 

      As the Knowledge Partner, KPMG in India will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic insights throughout the event. The summit will bring together industry leaders and policymakers to engage in meaningful discussions on key issues shaping India’s telecom sector. During the event, KPMG in India will also unveil an exclusive thought leadership publication, offering forward-looking perspectives to help guide the sector’s future.

      Through these initiatives, we aim to support Indian telcos, ecosystem partners and regulatory bodies in realising the promise of emerging technologies and positioning the country at the forefront of global digital transformation.


      From automation to autonomy: Reimagining telecom with agentic AI


      Agentic AI is the defining leap that will empower telcos to transcend automation and architect the future of intelligent, self-driven connectivity

      KPMG leaders on India Mobile Congress 2025

      Purushothaman KG

      Partner and Head Technology Transformation, Sector Head - Telecommunications

      KPMG in India

      • 5G evolution: Optimisation through Intelligent RAN

        The future of 5G lies in embedding intelligence directly into the network. With Intelligent RAN, telecom operators can unlock greater efficiency, faster performance, and more adaptive, smarter connectivity.

      • From automation to autonomy

        Successfully adopting agentic AI demands a fundamental revisit of operating models, technology stacks, and platform architecture—alongside workforce capabilities and governance frameworks. Our report outlines a strategic roadmap for Indian telcos to evolve from pilot initiatives to enterprise-scale AI deployment, enabling intelligent, autonomous networks that deliver enhanced customer experiences and sustainable business outcomes in a fast-changing digital environment.

      • Building India’s AI infrastructure

        India stands at a pivotal moment in its AI journey, with the potential to build infrastructure that not only powers innovation but also drives inclusive societal transformation. By leveraging its digital public platforms, investing in compute capacity, and fostering public-private collaboration, India can democratise access to AI. A strong focus on skilling, ethical governance, and regional innovation will ensure that AI serves both urban and rural communities, propelling the nation into its next leap of growth and global leadership.

      Sushant Rabra

      Partner and Head, Digital Strategy, Solutions and Insights

      KPMG in India

      Edge AI: Unlocking Value from Farms to Factories

      Edge AI is transforming industries by enabling immediate, data-driven decisions at the point of action. It bridges technology and operational excellence, unlocking efficiency, productivity, and competitive advantage from farms to factories.

      Rahul Hakeem

      Partner, Technology, Media and Telecom

      KPMG in India

      Digital infrastructure first: How passive and active infra are bridging AI potential and rural progress

      Digital infrastructure is the backbone of AI-driven progress in rural India. By integrating advanced technologies with local ecosystems, we can drive innovation, empower communities, and create long-term value for both society and the economy.

      Sonica Bajaj

      Partner, Clients and Markets and COO, KPMG Global Cyber Business

      KPMG in India

      Digital infrastructure first: How passive and active infra are bridging AI potential and rural progress

      Building an inclusive AI ecosystem requires infrastructure that is robust, scalable, and accessible to all. It is the bridge that turns technological potential into practical outcomes, transforming lives, industries, and the broader digital economy.

      Navin Agrawal

      Global Lead Partner – Chairman Accounts, Head – India UK Corridor

      KPMG in India

      Edge AI: Unlocking Value from Farms to Factories

      Edge AI is becoming the control tower of modern industry, bringing real-time, data-driven decision-making to the point of action. For India, it’s a convergence of scale, telecom reach and startup innovation. We are uniquely positioned to architect an ecosystem that can act as an economic accelerator, powering productivity, inclusion, and global leadership, making Edge AI, the heartbeat of India’s next trillion-dollar digital leap.

      Maneesha Garg

      Partner & Head – Managed Services, Forensic, F&A, HR, Learning, Insight Led sales, Digital business operations and Sourcing

      KPMG in India

      Women in tech - diverse minds, disruptive minds

      As the tech landscape changes rapidly, the risk of biases becomes exponential, because when AI learns from data that is not representative of all of voices, inequality scales faster. The only way is to make women’s perspective and their participation integral to the design and direction of fair and responsible technology.

      Abhishek Kishore Gupta

      Partner, National Sector Lead TMT IM&A GCC

      KPMG in India

      Future gadgets: Designed and built from India

      We are moving beyond the assembly line. The 'Designed in India' era is here, and it's powered by a new trinity: the ambition of our silicon, the intelligence of our software, and the ingenuity of our frugal design. This fusion is our formula for creating the next generation of intelligent, accessible devices for the world.

      Sumit Kapoor

      Partner, Risk Advisory, Head – Our Impact Plan

      KPMG in India

      Is 5G fueling the enterprise shift?

      5G is driving a profound shift across industries by accelerating automation, boosting efficiency, and fostering innovation. As adoption gains momentum, it is essential to address persistent challenges such as high infrastructure costs, regulatory barriers, and a developing device ecosystem.

      Manoj Sharma

      Partner, DT-Cyber Assurance

      KPMG in India

      Responsible AI: India’s role in global governance and societal impact

       India, as the world’s largest democracy and a fast-growing technology hub, is uniquely positioned to contribute to global AI governance frameworks. India can leverage its policy expertise, tech talent, and startup ecosystem to shape responsible AI aligned with global standards.

      Rajesh Mishra

      Partner, C&O – Insight-led Sales

      KPMG in India

      Is 5G Fueling the Enterprise Shift?

      Besides network upgrade, 5G is a tailored programmable platform integrating IoT, AI & Edge computing that shall truly fuel the enterprise shift especially for industries like manufacturing, logistics, ports.

      Shobhit Agarwal

      Partner
      India Global

      AI-assisted Radio Access Networks or Intelligent RAN enables proactive data driven decisions, helps optimise network performance and creates competitive advantage for enterprises operating in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

      Nikita Mehta

      Partner
      Tax-CBT-ICE-DEL

      Women in tech - diverse minds, disruptive minds

      Effective use of technology to solve organisational problems requires diverse minds & disruptive ideas to come together. More diversity in terms of geography, gender, culture and education fuels creativity & innovation to achieve success in this constantly evolving business environment.

      Yogesh Sharma

      Partner
      DigitalSolns-Strategy&Insights

      'Shaping the network economy: The NaaS imperative

      In today’s digital-first world, networks are no longer just infrastructure—they’re lifelines of innovation. NaaS empowers organisation to scale, adapt, and evolve with unmatched agility. It’s more than a technological shift; it’s a mindset revolution that redefines how businesses operate, collaborate, and grow. By embracing NaaS, we shape an economy built on resilience, speed, and intelligent connectivity.

      Vibhav Pachori

      Partner
      DT-Cyber Strategy and Govn

      Telecom network defense: Fortifying the digital frontier

      Telecom networks are critical infrastructure, and their defense ensures reliability, trust, and continuity. Organisations must adopt proactive strategies to safeguard digital operations and protect business value.

      Aseem Sharma

      Partner
      Technology, Life Sciences and Aviation

       

       

       

       

      Is 5G fueling the enterprise shift?

      5G allows enterprises to move from incremental change to strategic transformation. It enables rapid innovation, operational efficiency, and the ability to deliver new services at scale.

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      Key Contacts

      Akhilesh Tuteja

      Partner & National Leader, Clients and Markets

      KPMG in India

      Purushothaman KG

      Partner and Head Technology Transformation, Sector Head - Telecommunications

      KPMG in India

      Sonica Bajaj

      Partner, Clients and Markets and COO, KPMG Global Cyber Business

      KPMG in India

      Rahul Hakeem

      Partner, Technology, Media and Telecom

      KPMG in India

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