Synopsis:
In August, telecom companies witnessed notable changes in their subscriber numbers, with some seeing an increase in customers while others experienced a decline.
The telecom sector witnessed notable shifts in subscriber trends in August 2025, with some operators registering strong growth while others faced declining or slower additions. Overall, the market dynamics reflect increased demand in certain segments and challenges for players struggling to retain or attract users in a competitive environment.
According to TRAI data, India’s total telephone subscriptions rose to 122.45 crore in August, up from 122 crore in July, supported by a net addition of 35.19 lakh mobile subscribers.
Here are the leading companies that have seen changes in their subscriber numbers.
1. Reliance Industries Ltd
Reliance Jio, subsidiary of Reliance Industries, founded in 2016, is a leading Indian technology company known for building advanced digital infrastructure, including the world’s largest LTE and VoLTE networks and early 5G deployment.
It holds numerous 6G patents, develops its own software, and offers cloud, gaming, and digital solutions, continuing to shape the country’s telecom and technology landscape.
With the market capitalization of Rs. 18,86,020.71 crore, the shares of Reliance Industries Limited is trading at Rs. 1,393.90, up by 1.37 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 1,375 per equity share.
Reliance Jio added 19.49 lakh wireless subscribers in August 2025, compared to 4.82 lakh added in July. In the broadband segment, Reliance Jio maintained its lead with over 50 crore customers (mobile and fixed line connections). In the wireline segment, Jio is the biggest loser, with a decline of 15.5 lakh customers.
2. Bharti Airtel Ltd
Airtel is a leading global telecom provider with over 600 million customers across India, Africa, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. As India’s largest integrated communications company and among the world’s top three mobile operators, it offers 4G/5G services, broadband, digital payments, entertainment, and enterprise solutions, including cloud, cybersecurity, and IoT, along with infrastructure services through Indus Towers.
With the market capitalization of Rs. 11,03,243.34 crore, the shares of Bharti Airtel Limited is trading at Rs. 1,933.60, up by 1.60 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 1,903.10 per equity share.
Bharti Airtel added 4.96 lakh subscribers, against 4.64 lakh in the same period. In the broadband segment, Bharti Airtel has over 30.9 crore customers (mobile and fixed line connections). In the wireline segment Bharti Airtel’s customer grew by 1.08 lakh.
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3. Vodafone Idea Limited
Vodafone Idea Limited, a joint venture between the Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone, is India’s third-largest telecom provider offering nationwide voice, data, and enterprise services across 2G, 3G, and 4G networks, serving over a billion people with a focus on enhanced network experience.
With the market capitalization of Rs. 98,375.48 crore, the shares of Vodafone Idea Limited is trading at Rs. 9.09, up by 7.32 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 8.47 per equity share.
Vodafone Idea lost 3.08 lakh subscribers in August, slightly better than the 3.59 lakh user loss in the previous month. In the broadband segment, Vodafone Idea has over 12.7 crore customers (mobile and fixed line connections). In the wireline segment Vodafone Idea’s customers grew by 24,215.
4. BSNL Limited
BSNL added 13.85 lakh subscribers in the month of August. In the broadband segment, BSNL has over 3.43 crore customers (mobile and fixed line connections). BSNL, which led customer additions in September 2024 despite offering only 3G services, has now launched its 4G network nationwide, strengthening its market position. In the wireline segment BSNL Limited’s customers declined by 5,647.
Written by Akshay Sanghavi
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