Telcos expect lower compliance cost in Budget 2017: Arpita Agrawal of PwC

The leader and partner (Telecom), PwC was responding during a Business Standard live chat

Calling the effect of Reliance Jio disruptive in the telecom industry, Arpita P Agrawal, partner & leader (Telecom), PwC, said the sector expected an announcement related to the reduction in compliance costs in Budget 2017. 

Agrawal also underlined that government should step up its efforts to create awareness on cyber security. 

She was responding to questions on expectations of the telecom sector from Budget 2017 during a Business Standard live chat. Excerpts:

What are experts expecting Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to announce for the telecom sector in Budget 2017? 

Incentives for digital adoption by the masses, reduction in compliance costs and