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Airtel hikes postpaid tariffs after over two years, sets the tone for peers

Airtel’s move comes just weeks ahead of the expected initial public offering (IPO) of Jio Platforms, the parent of Reliance Jio, the market leader by subscribers.

4 min read7 Oct 2026
Companies

Mobile bills may rise again: 12–15% telecom tariff hike likely in 4–5 months. What it means for Jio, Airtel, Vi users

Indian mobile tariffs could rise by 12–15% within four to five months, according to Centrum Institutional Research. While Jio, Airtel and Vi have not confirmed any hike, prepaid and postpaid users may face higher bills if operators revise their plans.

2 min read7 Oct 2026
Industry

Airtel bundles Apple iCloud+, Apple TV with ₹999 postpaid plans without hiking tariffs

According to the company, integrating Apple's services transforms the plan into a comprehensive digital lifestyle package that delivers even more value to families.

2 min read22 Sep 2026
Companies

Jio, Airtel vs Vi: What are the alleged MNP malpractices committed by Vodafone Idea under TRAI lens?

The allegations relate to customer acquisition through mobile number portability. MNP allows users to change their telecom operator while keeping the same mobile number.

2 min read14 Sep 2026
Industry

DoT may not take forward proposal to tax data usage, cites technical challenges

Experts argued that implementation of such a tax would have gone against the government's digital advocacy and appeared as a regressive step.

3 min read9 Sep 2026
Industry

Telcos oppose Trai’s proposed 5G slicing service quality rules

The operators have also opposed proposed quality of service measures, saying they are technically impractical and could create significant operational burdens.

4 min read4 Sep 2026
Markets

Bharti Airtel Share Price Target 2026: 'Highest ARPU' - Buy for 40% returns, says Axis Securities | Rationale explained

Bharti Airtel is projected to reach a target price of ₹2,530 by Axis Securities, indicating a 40% potential upside. The company's growth is bolstered by subscriber increases, ARPU improvements, and strategic investments in infrastructure and AI technologies.

4 min read2 Sep 2026
Companies

Achieving free cash flow critical for Vodafone Idea, says Kumar Mangalam Birla

The telco is evaluating fixed wireless access (FWA) home broadband. India’s average revenue per user remains the lowest globally and tariff rationalisation is needed, said Birla.

4 min read27 Aug 2026
Markets

Did a fat-finger error trigger a 271-point Nifty plunge at closing auction?

A large bid placed by a buyer on the Bharti Airtel counter that was 3% below the stock's reference price was met by a matching offer, pulling the share down and the Nifty along with it.

4 min read26 Aug 2026
Markets

Mcap of four of top-10 most valued firms erodes ₹87,960 crore; Airtel takes biggest hit

The combined market valuation of four of the top 10 most valued firms in India eroded by ₹87,960.29 crore last week, with Bharti Airtel taking the biggest hit, in-tandem with a bearish trend in equities.

1 min read23 Aug 2026