India, Aug. 29 -- At the COAI Dialogues, one of the industry's most influential forums,Manish Sinha, Member (Finance), Department of Telecommunications (DoT), presented a candid assessment of India's telecom landscape. With digital infrastructure now powering everything from e-commerce and education to transparency in governance, Sinha argued that the sector stands at a "very crucial juncture".

India's rapid advances, most notably the world's fastest 5G rollout, have placed the country on the global digital map. Yet, he reminded the audience, sustaining this lead will demand not just infrastructure and investment, but policies that encourage innovation, private participation, and regulatory clarity.

Sinha highlighted India's unique adva...