Nokia is now shifting its focus from mobile sales to telecom and network infrastructure in India. The company's revenue is continuously growing through 4G/5G network equipment, data center solutions, and defense sector projects. With the expansion of 5G and increased data consumption in 2026, Nokia's earnings are expected to further increase.
Nokia India Business: Despite exiting the mobile market, Nokia maintains its presence in telecom and network infrastructure in India. The company is now increasing its revenue through 4G/5G network equipment, data center solutions, and defense projects. Tarun Chhabra, Head of Nokia India, stated that network expansion in rural and semi-urban areas, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), and rapidly growing 5G devices are expected to further boost the company's earnings in 2026.
Nokia's New Business Model
Nokia, once a dominant force in the mobile market, is no longer selling smartphones, but the company's earnings continue steadily. Instead of mobiles, Nokia is now providing telecom infrastructure, 4G/5G network equipment, and data center solutions in India. The impact of this shift is clearly visible in the company's revenue.
According to Tarun Chhabra, Head of Nokia India, the company's focus is on optical networks and data center projects. This move away from mobile branding is helping the company achieve stable and continuously growing revenue.
5G and Expansion in Rural Areas
In India, Jio, Airtel, and Vi are expanding their 4G and 5G networks in rural and semi-urban areas. Nokia is providing network devices and support to these companies, which is expected to increase the company's revenue.
Chhabra stated that data consumption, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), and rapidly growing 5G devices are poised for industry growth. Nokia is looking to improve its revenue by being a part of this growth.
Investment in Defense Sector and Data Projects
Nokia is not limited to telecom alone. The company is also working on optical and routing projects in the defense sector. This will create opportunities for new clients and projects, further strengthening the company's financial position.
2025 was not an easy year for Nokia, but experts believe that in 2026, data demand, 5G monetization, and FWA expansion could lead to a significant increase in the company's earnings.
