IMC 2026 Theme Scale Without Boundaries, 10th Edition at Yashobhoomi
India Mobile Congress 2026, the tenth edition, opens at Yashobhoomi in Dwarka on the theme Scale Without Boundaries, with over 500 exhibitors expected.

Why in News
On 5 October 2026 the Union Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, reviewed the final arrangements for the tenth India Mobile Congress at Yashobhoomi in Dwarka, which the Prime Minister is to open on 8 October 2026 on the theme 'Scale Without Boundaries'.
India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, the tenth edition of the country's largest telecom and technology gathering, will be held at Yashobhoomi in Dwarka, New Delhi. Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia toured the venue on 5 October 2026 to inspect the last stage of the arrangements. He chaired review meetings with senior officers of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) and partner agencies, and walked through the exhibition halls to meet startups and exhibitors.
Theme and inauguration
The edition carries the theme 'Scale Without Boundaries'. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to inaugurate it on 8 October 2026. The minister said the country is moving from being a services nation to a product nation, and pointed to the proven strength of Indian telecom connectivity on which newer frontiers of technology are now being built.
The scale of the event
- More than 1.5 lakh visitors are expected to attend.
- Over 500 exhibitors and partners, and more than 600 startups, will take part.
- Over 900 thought leaders are listed to speak.
- More than 2,000 technology use cases and over 120 sessions are planned.
- Over 300 investors, incubators, accelerators and venture capital firms are expected, with more than 700 investor meetings.
Where the country's network stands
| Broadband subscribers | 1.01 billion |
| Internet subscribers | Over one billion |
| Districts reached by 5G | 99.9 per cent |
| Population covered by 5G | 85 per cent |
| Villages with 4G | 98.7 per cent |
India has also become the fifth nation in the world to build an indigenous 4G stack of its own, a step the ministry treats as a marker of self-reliance in designing and deploying telecom technology.
Sessions to watch
The programme includes the 3rd International 6G Symposium, a Ministerial Programme on 'Investing in the Next Billion Digital Connections', a CEO Roundtable titled 'The Sovereign Inflection and the Future of Telecom', a Cyber Security Summit, Startup World Cup India 2026, an ITU Build-A-Thon on AI agents for 5G networks, an AI Safety India-UK panel and a Robotics for Youth Challenge. Roundtables on semiconductor supply chains, satellite communication, 5G monetisation and the meeting point of telecom and quantum technology are also listed, along with a 5G Innovation Hackathon.
Important Facts
| Event | India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, 10th edition |
|---|---|
| Theme | Scale Without Boundaries |
| Venue | Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi |
| Inauguration | 8 October 2026, by the Prime Minister |
| Ministry | Ministry of Communications |
| Broadband subscribers | 1.01 billion |
| 5G district coverage | 99.9 per cent |
| 4G village coverage | 98.7 per cent |
| Indigenous 4G stack | India is the fifth country in the world |
| Sessions planned | Over 120, with more than 2,000 technology use cases |
Exam Point of View
Remember the edition (10th), the theme ('Scale Without Boundaries'), the venue (Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi), the opening date (8 October 2026), who inaugurates it and which minister reviewed the arrangements. The network figures are also asked: 1.01 billion broadband subscribers, 5G in 99.9 per cent of districts and in 85 per cent of the population, 4G in 98.7 per cent of villages, and India as the fifth country with its own 4G stack.
Practice Questions
What is the theme of India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026?
- A.Digital India for All
- B.Scale Without Boundaries
- C.Connecting the Next Billion
- D.Sovereign Telecom Future
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Correct answer: B. Scale Without Boundaries
Explanation
The correct answer is Scale Without Boundaries. This is the theme chosen for the tenth India Mobile Congress, which is being held at Yashobhoomi in Dwarka, New Delhi, and which the Prime Minister inaugurates on 8 October 2026. The theme points to the ambition of the edition, which brings together more than 500 exhibitors and partners, over 600 startups and over 900 thought leaders on one platform. Option A, Digital India for All, names a different government programme and is not the theme of this event. Option C, Connecting the Next Billion, resembles the title of the Ministerial Programme at the event, which is 'Investing in the Next Billion Digital Connections', but that is one session and not the theme of the congress itself. Option D, Sovereign Telecom Future, echoes the CEO Roundtable titled 'The Sovereign Inflection and the Future of Telecom', again a single session rather than the theme. Only option B names the theme of the whole edition.
At which venue is India Mobile Congress 2026 being held?
- A.Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- B.Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi
- C.Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
- D.Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
Show answer
Correct answer: B. Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi
Explanation
The correct answer is Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi. The Union Minister of Communications visited this convention centre to review the final arrangements before the opening of the tenth India Mobile Congress, and the exhibition halls, sessions and investor meetings of the event are housed there. Options A, C and D name other well known venues in the national capital that host conferences and exhibitions, but none of them is the site of this edition of the congress. The distinction matters because questions on summits and expositions almost always pair the edition with its venue and its theme. For this event the three go together as follows: the tenth edition, the theme 'Scale Without Boundaries', and Yashobhoomi in Dwarka as the venue, with the Prime Minister inaugurating the congress on 8 October 2026. Only option B is therefore correct.
India has become which country in the world to develop its own indigenous 4G stack?
- A.Third
- B.Fourth
- C.Fifth
- D.Seventh
Show answer
Correct answer: C. Fifth
Explanation
The correct answer is fifth. India has emerged as the fifth nation in the world to design and build an indigenous 4G stack of its own, a milestone the Ministry of Communications treats as proof of growing self-reliance in developing and deploying advanced telecom technology. Options A, B and D give the wrong rank and are the kind of near misses a paper setter uses when a milestone is stated as an ordinal. Along with this achievement, the figures to remember for the country's network are 1.01 billion broadband subscribers and over one billion internet subscribers, 5G services reaching 99.9 per cent of districts and 85 per cent of the population, and 4G connectivity in 98.7 per cent of villages. These numbers were cited while the arrangements for the tenth India Mobile Congress at Yashobhoomi were being reviewed, so the ordinal and the coverage figures are often asked together.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the theme of India Mobile Congress 2026?
The theme is 'Scale Without Boundaries'. The tenth edition is being held at Yashobhoomi in Dwarka, New Delhi, and the Prime Minister inaugurates it on 8 October 2026.
How wide is 5G coverage in India?
5G services reach 99.9 per cent of districts and 85 per cent of the population, while 98.7 per cent of villages have 4G. The country has 1.01 billion broadband subscribers.
Which symposium on 6G is part of IMC 2026?
The 3rd International 6G Symposium is part of the programme, along with a Cyber Security Summit, Startup World Cup India 2026 and an ITU Build-A-Thon on AI agents for 5G networks.
Sources
- https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2319395 (opens in a new tab) — Press Information Bureau
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