Abhijit Kishore Reappointed COAI Chairperson for 2025-26

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has announced its leadership for the year 2025–26, with Abhijit Kishore, Chief Operating Officer of Vodafone Idea Ltd, reappointed as Chairperson and Rahul Vatts, Chief Regulatory Officer of Bharti Airtel, as Vice Chairperson. The announcement was made at the COAI’s Annual General Body meeting, held on July 9, 2025, in New Delhi.

COAI Retains Proven Leaders

At its annual meeting, COAI decided to continue with the existing leadership, recognising their strong performance and industry knowledge. Abhijit Kishore brings over 30 years of experience in India’s telecom sector. Before becoming COO of Vodafone Idea, he led the company’s enterprise business.

Rahul Vatts has nearly three decades of expertise in telecom regulation, licensing, spectrum, and policy. He manages government relations and regulatory affairs across all of Airtel’s business areas, including broadband, DTH, data centres, and international services.

Industry’s Confidence and Vision

SP Kochhar, Director General of COAI, appreciated both leaders for their contributions during the previous term. He highlighted that as India moves ahead with 5G and digital growth, their continued leadership will help guide the sector through opportunities and challenges.

Kochhar emphasized the telecom industry’s role as a key enabler for other sectors. He said that digital connectivity is no longer just a vertical but a support system for the entire economy, helping businesses and services perform better.

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