India's telecom subscriber base jumps 7.86 million in January, broadband growth lags

Telecom is a high-growth sector in India, driven by increasing smartphone penetration and data consumption. Subscriber additions are a key metric for revenue growth.

• •India's telecom subscriber base jumped 7.86 million in January.
• •Wireless connections led the surge.
• •Broadband growth remained slow.
• •Urban areas saw more subscriber additions.
• •Risk flag: Intense competition leading to pricing pressure