Telecom
C-Dot aims to end reliance on govt grants in two years, targets ₹10,000 cr revenue in five years
C-Dot's target for the next two years is ₹6,000 crore, and for five years is ₹10,000 crore, chief executive officer Rajkumar Upadhyay.
3 min read12 Oct 2026Scindia says satcom security clearance rests with home ministry, denies bias
Communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said India does not allow monopoly in any sector and therefore even as Satcom (satellite communication) is concerned there is not a single licensee that has been chosen.
4 min read9 Oct 2026Airtel 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 2026Mobile 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 2026Beyond assembly: how India’s next telecom PLI wants to build the supply chain from within
The existing telecom PLI scheme, launched in February 2021, incentivizes local production of network switches, transmission gear, and set-top boxes over a five-year period ending as late as FY27. However, the scheme has seen uneven adoption.
4 min read6 Oct 2026BSNL pay scale freeze: why employees are threatening a strike
Employees want the government to relax the affordability rule for salary revision, while BSNL’s losses keep the proposal on hold
5 min read5 Oct 2026Mint Explainer | Why state-owned BSNL is wary of Trai's proposed service quality rules
BSNL says tighter compliance requirements and higher financial disincentives could add to pressures it faces, making it harder to meet its public-service obligations and expand its network.
5 min read2 Oct 2026Relief for customers as government introduces regulations mandating Telcos to offer 30-day recharge, voice and SMS-only
BJP MP Raghav Chadha, in a social media post on Sunday, announced that the Centre has introduced the Telecom Consumer Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulations, 2026, under which prepaid mobile users will have a 30-day recharge plan.
2 min read27 Sep 2026Airtel Money plans biggest London listing since 2021
Airtel Money seeks to debut on the London Stock Exchange, potentially raising $800 million through an offer for sale by current shareholders.
2 min read23 Sep 2026Jio, 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.
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