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The monthly growth rate of subscribers is 0.37 per cent – TRAI
Mumbai: According to the recent TRAI ( Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) data release, total broadband subscribers increased in October 2023 to 1115 from 1108 operators in September 2023. The total broadband subscribers increased to 885 million in September 2023 whereas at the end of October 2023 was 888.27 million. The monthly growth rate of monthly subscribers is 0.37 per cent as per data provided by telecom services providers to TRAI.
On 30 September 2023, wired subscribers were 36.87 million which increased by 1.32 per cent in October 2023 sized around 37. 35 per cent. The mobile and dongle users category also increased by 0.33 per cent from 847 million on September 23 to 849.97 million by October 23.
In the category of fixed wireless subscribers, Wi-Fi, Wi-Max, point-to-point radio & V SAT was 0.97 per cent on September 23 which decreased by 0.95 per cent. Concluding a total number of user base it increased sharply by 0.37 per cent from 885 million on September 23 to October 23 to 888.27 million.
A total of five service providers represented 98.35 per cent of market share at the end of October 23 including Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, BSNL, and Atria Convergence.
Market shares represented by each company separately –
1) Reliance Jio – 462. 34 million
2) Bharti Airtel – 252.25 million
3) Vodafone Idea – 125. 68 million
4) BSNL – 25. 09 million
5) Atria Convergence – 2.21 million
Wireline subscribers also increased from 30.97 million at the end of September 23 to 31.33 million in October 2023. The net increase in the wireline subscribers base is increased with a growth rate of 1.13 per cent. Currently, BSNL, MTNL, APSFL, and three PSUs are mainstream wireline service providers. The total number of market shares held by these 3 companies is 29.02 per cent.
Currently, in the era of rapid digital transformation, Wireless subscribers increased from 1150.15 million at the September 23 end. Particularly in urban areas, the subscription base increased from 630.17 million and wireless subscriptions in rural areas also increased from 519. 99 million to 520.62 million at the same time. The growth rate of urban and rural wireless subscriptions was 0.003 per cent and 0.12 per cent respectively.
Except for Uttar Pradesh, North East, J & K, Punjab, Kerala, Gujarat, Kolkata, and Himachal Pradesh, the rest Indian states showed growth in wireless subscribers. Telephone subscribers also increased from 1181.13 million on September 23 to 1182.31 million at the end of October 23. Urban telephone subscriptions have also increased from 658. 46 million to 658.99 million at the end of October 23.
The rural subscription has also increased from 532.65 million to 523. 32 million which is a 0.008 per cent increase in subscription base. As per TRAI data release Bharti Airtel has the maximum proportion of 99.16 per cent of its active wireless subscribers ( VLR) as against total wireless subscribers (HLR) in October 2023. The minimal proportion of VLR is 26.80 per cent of its HLE during the same period.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
