Telecom sector revenue surges 87% to Rs 2.4 lk cr in FY24: Report

Telecom sector revenue in FY24 reached Rs 2,39,900 crore ($29 billion), an 87% increase from its FY19 low following Reliance Jio's market entry and about 40% higher than FY16 figures, according to a CLSA report. This surge reflects the continuing subscriber gains by Jio and Airtel at Vodafone Idea's expense, with Jio and Airtel now controlling 78% of the sector's revenue combined, a figure CLSA expects to rise to 83% by FY26.