The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is compelling telecom operators to offer voice and SMS-only recharge plans. This directive, aimed at catering to non-data users, introduces a significant financial headwind for operators h...
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Vodafone Idea (VIL) has been granted an extension by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to complete its Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues reassessment, now slated for June. This move follows a previous March 31 target. While the...
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Bharti Airtel has rapidly expanded its 5G network in eastern Uttar Pradesh, adding over 4,300 sites in the last year to reach 48 districts and 34 million people. This major network expansion happens as a Comptroller and Auditor General (...
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India's top telecom companies are struggling with flat earnings per user (ARPU) and a saturated market. With over 1.17 billion subscribers and ARPU stuck around Rs 180-200 despite 5G, growth is slow. The next big chance is seen in India'...
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Bharti Airtel faces a ₹8.49 crore penalty from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) for significant delays in a rural telecom project in Assam and Sikkim. The project, managed by the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) fund, has been plagued...
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Bharti Airtel is injecting significant capital into its data center arm, Nxtra, securing $1 billion from investors including Alpha Wave Global and Carlyle to boost AI-ready infrastructure. This strategic move aims to scale Nxtra's capaci...
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Bharti Airtel's stock dropped 1.5% on April 2, 2026, even as Kotak Institutional Equities upgraded its rating to 'buy' with a ₹2,250 price target. The telecom giant also announced surpassing 650 million customers worldwide. Despite the a...
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Vodafone Idea (VIL) added 21,927 subscribers in February 2026, its first net gain in nearly five years. Though a positive sign, VIL still faces major challenges as rivals Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel lead subscriber growth and 5G. The...
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India's digital economy thrives on mobile internet, with massive data usage. However, this mobile-first approach creates a significant imbalance. Fixed broadband penetration remains very low, around 2.75% in 2023, unlike in developed nat...
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SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell met India's Telecom Minister to discuss Starlink's market entry. Though key licenses are secured, final spectrum allocation and security clearance are pending, highlighting India's complex regulatory envi...
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India imported $6.37 billion in telecom equipment from China in fiscal year 2023-24, up from $5.55 billion in 2019-20. Total telecom imports also rose to $17.01 billion from $13.33 billion. Government plans like the PLI scheme aim to boo...
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In February 2026, Bharti Airtel gained the most wireless subscribers, but Reliance Jio kept its top market spot. Vodafone Idea saw minimal growth, while BSNL lost users. India's telecom sector is growing in subscribers and broadband, wit...
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Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) has named Hemlata Sharma as the new head of its retail business, encompassing satellite, cable, and broadband services under the NXTDIGITAL division. This appointment signals HGS's strong focus on India's f...
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India's mobile data usage surged to an average of 31 GB per user in 2025, driven by 70% growth in 5G traffic and widespread adoption of affordable 5G devices. This is driving the expansion of Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and significant i...
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RailTel Corporation of India Ltd secured a ₹296.90 crore work order from the Jharkhand Education Project Council for English language training and labs. The contract involves setting up English language labs and providing training, with...
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India's government is evaluating a proposal to tax mobile data usage, aiming to discourage excessive social media consumption and encourage productive digital activity. This potential "data tax," under review by the Department of Telecom...
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