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TEPC (Telecom Equipment Export Promotion Council) has organized India Telecom 2021’ - an Exclusive International Business Expo being held virtually on March 3 & 4, 2021

Highlights

• The event is being attended by potential buyers from countries across the globe.
  
• More than 1,000 delegates, out of which more than 200 are foreign delegates from more than 45 countries, are attending India Telecom 2021.
  
• More than 40 Indian telecom companies are showcasing their state of the art products and capabilities at the exhibition which is organized by TEPC as a part of this event.
  
• Indian IT and telecom products are of world-class quality and are globally competitive in technology and price.
• "The government has announced the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for various sectors, including telecom sector, to become a part of the global supply chain.

Significance

• This event is of great significance to Indian exporters and has a very high impact. India is a fast-growing telecom market fueled by data growth.
• This local demand is a driver of domestic telecom companies to create innovative, high-quality products and solutions that can serve the needs of both India and emerging markets across the globe.
• In addition to offering state of the art telecom products and services, Indian companies are open to partner and provide skill development and training to our overseas buyers.
  

About TEPC

• TEPC has been set up by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry and Ministry of Communications, Government of India to promote and develop of Export of Telecom Equipment and Services.
  
• The council undertakes several activities aimed at exports promotion such as Commissioning of Studies to find potential markets, holding of National/International Seminars and facilitating participation of exporters in various overseas exhibitions.
  
• The council also disseminates trade related data to its members.
  
• The council makes various recommendations to the Government for making necessary changes in various policies and procedures for promotion of Exports and Services.

Source: PIB