Ericsson Global CEO Börje Ekholm at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on January 20
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Moneycontrol20-01-2026, 16:57

Ericsson CEO: India a Critical Market, Employs 25,000, Leads in Telecom Tech

  • Ericsson CEO Börje Ekholm stated at the World Economic Forum in Davos that India is one of the company's most important global markets.
  • Ericsson employs nearly 25,000 people in India, making it a significant employment hub for the company worldwide.
  • Ekholm highlighted India's rapid transformation in the telecom market, moving from being a generation behind to being at the forefront of technology.
  • The CEO attributed India's progress to significant growth in data traffic and digital services, leading to high data consumption per subscriber.
  • Ekholm contrasted India's consolidated telecom market with Europe's fragmented one, emphasizing the importance of scale for operator profitability.

Why It Matters: India is a crucial market for Ericsson, leading in telecom technology adoption and employing 25,000 people.

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