In a major development, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has empanelled Shaurrya Teleservices Pvt Ltd, a leading neutral digital infrastructure provider, as one of the country’s initial ‘Digital Connectivity Rating Agency’ (DCRAs). The announcement marks a major milestone in India’s journey toward digitally-ready real eState and future-proof workplaces. As TRAI-empanelled agency, Shaurrya Teleservices will assess properties across India on critical parameters of digital connectivity, including fibre readiness, in-building mobile coverage, broadband quality and IOT integrations.
Properties will be assigned a star rating based on actual performance, in line with TRAI’s standardised methodology released in August 2025. Speaking on the recognition, Pankaj Agrawal, Chairman, Shaurrya Teleservices, said, “This is a defining moment for India’s real eState and digital infrastructure ecosystem. Connectivity is no longer a luxury but a core utility, just like water or power. With TRAI’s certification framework, we now have a transparent way to measure and improve how buildings perform digitally.
At Shaurrya, we are aligned at fostering innovation in Enterprise Network services, generating meaningful employment, expanding business opportunities and supporting small startups alongside large enterprises, all toward making India as global business hub with high standards of living and equitable opportunities.” Salil Ahuja, Chief Strategy Officer, Shaurrya Teleservices,added, “We see this as both a responsibility and an opportunity.
As one of the first eight agencies empanelled by TRAI, Shaurrya will not only certify properties but also work hand-in-hand with Telecom and Internet Service providers which will enable property developers to enhance their ratings through our infrastructure solutions, from IBS and FTTH to 5G microcells. I have been a part of the evolution in UAE over a decade and now aim is to make India’s built environment future-ready, resilient and globally competitive. Enhanced connectivity leads to an improved customer experience at all levels.”
Shaurrya Teleservices’ recognition as a DCRA comes at a defining inflection point for India’s built environment. Connectivity has shifted from convenience to lifeline, powering India’s 63 million MSMEs running on cloud tools, students attending online classes and families relying on telehealth and digital security. As real eState races to meet these expectations, certified buildings will emerge as the new benchmark of trust, commanding faster occupancy, stronger tenant stickiness and sharper investor interest. For developers, digital star ratings are no longer a nice-to-have; they are set to be the next business differentiator.
In addition to certification, Shaurrya Teleservices plans to partner with leading developer associations such as CREDAI and NAREDCO to raise awareness about digital ratings, while showcasing case studies of early certified projects.