Reliance Jio
Without tariff hike, telcos' growth eases to six-quarter low
Telecom operators are divided over further tariff hikes, with Reliance Jio indicating it has no immediate plans to raise prices.
3 min read11 Feb 2026Airtel’s network trials begin, but pricing dispute still clouds Navi Mumbai airport connectivity
Bharti Airtel has begun testing mobile signals at the Navi Mumbai International Airport, a key step towards restoring connectivity after a month-long outage amid a pricing standoff with telecom operators.
3 min read6 Feb 2026Airtel revenue climbs 20% in Q3; Arpu gap to Jio rises
The drop in profit in Q3 could be attributed largely to a high base in the year-ago period, when Bharti Airtel reported a net exceptional gain
3 min read5 Feb 2026RJio confident of organic Arpu growth, sees no immediate need for tariff hike
In the absence of tariff hikes, the growth in the operator’s Arpu has been rising about 1% sequentially over the last one year, which in a way has restricted the growth of the operators, given there are promotional 5G offers.
8 min read19 Jan 2026Jio Plaforms Q3 preview: Monetization in focus as 5G buildout eases, Arpu gains steady
Analysts expect modest revenue growth, steady subscriber additions and incremental Arpu improvement in a consolidation quarter ahead of a potential 2026 listing
3 min read15 Jan 2026Reliance Jio IPO: Likely timeline, expected price, other details about upcoming IPO
Reliance Jio IPO GMP: According to Bigul, Reliance Jio IPO grey market premium is quoting ₹93
3 min read10 Jan 2026Reliance Jio, NSE to Oyo: Equirus forecasts blockbuster IPO pipeline for 2026 with up to $20 billion fundraise
With a projected $20 billion IPO pipeline for 2026, Equirus Capital analysts see a confluence of trends for the primary market. The company sees a surge in new-age and digital economy IPOs as market confidence in these companies remains robust.
2 min read27 Nov 2025Trai faces tough call before spectrum auction amid operators' rift over usage, costs, new frequencies
Trai faces challenges regarding the upcoming spectrum auction, with Big Tech and telecom companies in disagreement over the use and pricing of radio spectrum. Key issues include when to auction the 6 GHz band, price reductions, and spectrum caps.
5 min read21 Nov 2025Bharti Airtel: Why its Arpu growth is outpacing Jio’s
A faster shift to 4G/5G plans and rising post-paid base helped Airtel outpace Jio on ARPU in Q2FY26, but future share price may hinge more on its capital moves and Jio’s IPO.
2 min read5 Nov 2025Airtel, Jio set to unlock new value with 5G, digital services
An updated outlook for the sector has come at a time when telecom operators have been complaining about weak return on capital employed amid weak 5G monetization and low telecom tariffs.
3 min read24 Oct 2025