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Telecom's share in overall capex may rise in next 5 years on 5G push

Capex of telcos in FY18-22 went up nearly two and a half times to Rs 3.45 trn

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Analysts now expect the share of the telecom and digital sector to rise further over the next few years as telecom firms prepare for massive investments to roll out 5G services

Surajeet Das Gupta New Delhi
The telecom and digital sector witnessed the biggest increase in its share in the overall capex across industries in the past five years — up from 9 per cent during FY13-17 to 17 per cent during FY18-22. Its share in the capex pie is likely to get even bigger in the next five years as the roll-out of 5G services picks up pace.

According to a report by Centrum Broking that looked at data from over 150 companies across sectors, capex spends of telecom companies in FY18-22 went up nearly two and a half times  to Rs 3.45 trillion, against

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