5G innovations that power India’s digitalisation journey

Ericsson reaffirmed its commitment to India’s digital transformation journey at the India Mobile Congress 2025 (IMC) in October 2025,  showcasing a range of 5G and AI-powered innovations that are enabling secure, reliable, and resilient connectivity across the country. The made-in-India and for-India successes included: 

5G-enabled Grain ATM Annapurti

Developed in partnership with the World Food Programme, this made-in-India innovation dispenses multiple food grains with precision – 25 to 30 kg in 30 seconds - using Aadhaar-based biometrics. Deployed in cities like Shillong, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Lucknow, and Bhopal, the initiative supports the One Nation One Ration card scheme, providing 24 x7 access to essential food grains. 

Over the next year, 23 new, highly automated Annapurti machines will be deployed across India, underscoring how 5G can foster digital inclusion and food security. 

StethoECG

StethoECG is a handheld mobile communication-based wireless digital stethoscope with an embedded electrocardiogram (ECG) system, allowing critical heart monitoring and real-time remote diagnostics to be carried out in remote areas through a 5G-connected handheld device. 

The result of joint research activity between IIT Madras and Ericsson Research, the project illustrates the potential for widespread adoption of immersive technologies using network platforms. 

Automated Railcar Inspection 

A robotic dog equipped with sensors and high-definition cameras can autonomously inspect railcars, streaming real-time data over private 5G for AI-driven defect detection - improving safety and operational efficiency for rail transport. 

Fixed wireless access (FWA)

With 8.4 M 5G FWA subscribers in India as of June 2025, 40% from rural regions, FWA is helping bridge the broadband gap by delivering fibre-like speeds wirelessly. Ericsson’s FWA solutions enable service providers to extend reliable high-speed Internet to underserved communities - empowering education, healthcare, and small businesses with affordable broadband access. 

Train rides 

An immersive augmented reality (AR)-powered demonstration showcased how 5G enables seamless connectivity for entertainment, productivity, and communication for tomorrow’s 

Ericsson’s India operations continue to serve as a strategic global innovation hub. With research and development (R&D) centres in Chennai, Bengaluru, and Gurugram, Ericsson is working on advanced areas such as AI, 6G, and semiconductor design. The company recently expanded its ASIC R&D facility in Bengaluru and launched the production of passive antennas in India in collaboration with VVDN Technologies. 

These initiatives reinforce Ericsson’s alignment with the India government’s Make in India and Digital India missions, strengthening the country’s role in the global telecom value chain. 

“Based on our technology leadership, domestic manufacturing, and expanded R&D footprint, we are enabling next-generation networks that are foundational to the country’s Digital India initiative,” said Nitin Bansal, MD, Ericsson India. 

Through its 5G Center of Excellence in Jabalpur and the Connect to Learn initiative, Ericsson continues to build a skilled workforce equipped for India’s digital future. These initiatives are aimed at bridging the skill gap and prepare young professionals for opportunities in next-generation technologies. 

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