On average, a person in India consumes 14GB per month. This would have cost about Rs 4200 per month but costs Rs 125-150, said PM Modi in the event.

The entry-level tariffed voice plan has been raised by about 25 per cent and a 20 per cent tariff has been increased for unlimited voice services.

Mittal said that asking Rs 160 for 16GB data was a tragedy for the business and the consumers should only be offered 1.6GB data at this price point.