The India Telecom Cable Market reached a size of USD 1.8 Billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 2.9 Billion by 2033. The market is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 5.31% during the forecast period of 2025-2033. Growth is driven by rising internet penetration, rapid urbanization, government initiatives like BharatNet and Digital India, and the rollout of 5G networks combined with expanding Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) infrastructure. The report presents a thorough review featuring the India Telecom Cable Market Outlook, share, trends, and research of the industry.

STUDY ASSUMPTION YEARS

• Base Year: 2024
• Historical Year/Period: 2019-2024
• Forecast Year/Period: 2025-2033

INDIA TELECOM CABLE MARKET KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Current Market Size: USD 1.8 Billion (2024)
• CAGR: 5.31%
• Forecast Period: 2025-2033
• Over 1.17 million FTTH connections were commissioned along with 104,574 Wi-Fi hotspots, enhancing connectivity.
• India's data center capacity is expected to nearly double from 950 MW to 1,800 MW by 2026.
• The government’s Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) allocates ₹20 billion for 18,008 km underground cabling.
• Market divided by cable type: coaxial cable, fiber optic, data center cables, mobile networks, twisted pair cable, and LAN cables.
• Market applications include telecommunication, data centers, CATV, computer network, and others.

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MARKET TRENDS

India's telecom cable market is rapidly expanding due to the surge in Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) deployments. The increase in demand for high-speed internet, prompted by remote work, online education, and digital entertainment, is driving heavy investments in fiber-optic infrastructure. Government initiatives like BharatNet and Digital India accelerate last-mile fiber connectivity, especially in rural areas. Over 1.17 million FTTH connections and 104,574 Wi-Fi hotspots have been commissioned, fuelling demand for high-bandwidth and low-latency fiber cables across urban and semi-urban regions.

The rollout of 5G technology is significantly reshaping the market by increasing demand for high-capacity, low-loss fiber optic cables. Nationwide 5G deployment requires dense fiber connectivity for high data throughput and ultra-low latency. Deployment of small cells, edge data centers, and distributed antenna systems is accelerating expansion. Additionally, growing use cases like smart cities, autonomous cars, and industrial automation drive network upgrades supported by fiber optic infrastructure.

There is strong growth in underground and aerial cabling projects driven by urban modernization and the demand for network reliability. Smart city initiatives boost the need for concealed, weather-resistant, and tamper-proof cable installations. The government's Integrated Power Development Scheme allocates ₹20 billion for underground cabling across 18,008 km, enhancing resilience and reducing maintenance costs. In rural regions, aerial cabling remains cost-effective, while hybrid deployment models using both methods maximize network coverage.

MARKET GROWTH FACTORS

Rising internet penetration and rapid urbanization continue to be primary growth factors for the India telecom cable market. Increasing demand for high-speed connectivity from residential, commercial, and institutional users stimulates cable deployments. Government policies and initiatives like BharatNet and Digital India specifically focus on expanding digital infrastructure to underserved areas, driving market growth and the nationwide rollout of communication networks.

The deployment of 5G networks acts as a major growth catalyst by requiring dense, low-latency fiber optic networks to support high data throughput. The expansion of small cells, edge data centers, and distributed antenna systems to enable 5G coverage accelerates telecom cabling demand. Growth in smart city projects, AI, and digital expansion within data center infrastructure further propels demand, with data center capacity expected to nearly double to 1,800 MW by 2026.

Increasing investments in underground and aerial cabling projects support market expansion by enhancing network robustness, aesthetics, and service reliability. The government’s Integrated Power Development Scheme allocates ₹20 billion to underground cabling projects covering 18,008 km. Hybrid cabling deployments combining aerial and underground methods optimize network reach and resilience. Specialized cable solutions like armored fiber and self-supporting aerial cables address infrastructure challenges in diverse urban and rural environments.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

Type Insights:

• Coaxial Cable: Detailed analysis provided including market breakup.
• Fiber Optic: Significant share driven by FTTH and 5G demands.
• Data Center Cables: Increasing importance due to expanding data center capacity.
• Mobile Networks: Cable requirements for mobile network infrastructure.
• Twisted Pair Cable: Used in various telecommunication applications.
• LAN Cables: Deployment in local area networking.

Each segment is comprehensively analyzed with market trends and forecast from 2025 to 2033.

Application Insights:

• Telecommunication: Primary application sector driving cable demand.
• Data Centers: Growth linked to increasing data center capacities.
• CATV: Cable television network infrastructure.
• Computer Network: Cabling for computing networks.
• Others: Various additional telecom cable applications.

The report offers detailed market breakup and analysis by applications.

Regional Insights:

• North India
• South India
• East India
• West India

Regional analysis explores market dynamics and growth forecasts for all major regions.

REGIONAL INSIGHTS

The report provides comprehensive analysis for North, South, East, and West India but does not explicitly state the dominant region or specific regional statistics such as market shares or CAGR.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS & NEWS

In February 2025, Bharti Airtel is poised to launch satellite communication services in India pending spectrum allocation approval, with base stations ready in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. Vice Chairman Rajan Bharti Mittal emphasized the need for spectrum auctions to ensure fair competition. In December 2024, the ITU and ICPC formed a 40-member International Advisory Body with India's telecom secretary among members to enhance submarine cable resilience, aiming to address vulnerabilities and safeguard internet infrastructure globally, with the first meeting scheduled for December 12.

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