In 2023 alone, users devoured a staggering 17.4 exabytes per month, marking a notable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26 per cent over the past five years," the report elucidated.

A special session titled "Bridging Dreams and Funding: Linking Venture Capital/Investors to the Future of Startups" was inaugurated by Secretary (T), facilitating interaction between 26 startups/MSMEs and more than 10 venture capitalists/investors. The startups presented their innovative telecom products, seeking funding to scale their operations.