Telecom Sector News
Big relief for Vodafone Idea in AGR battle — a look at how the case unfolded
In a major relief, the Supreme Court permitted the government to resolve Vodafone Idea's AGR dues dispute. The telecom company owes ₹83,400 crore to the government, amid ongoing discussions for resolution.
3 min read27 Oct 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 2025Supreme Court defers Vodafone Idea’s ₹9,450 crore AGR dues plea to 13 October
Vodafone Idea’s plea against DoT’s ₹9,450-cr AGR demand will now be heard on 13 October, with the telco seeking waiver of interest and penalties citing unresolved dues and past SC rulings.
3 min read6 Oct 2025Bharti Airtel share price surges 30% from 52-week lows. Is it still a stock to buy?
Bharti Airtel shares have surged 30% from their 52-week low, driven by reduced capital expenditure and tariff hikes. Analysts expect continued ARPU growth, with Airtel as a top pick for telecom investments.
3 min read19 Sep 2025Decision on Vi relief after talks with PM, cabinet and finance ministry, says MoS telecom
On Friday, Mint reported that the department of telecommunications had proposed ‘multiple relief options’ for the company to the Prime Minister's Office last month.
3 min read25 Aug 2025Sunil Mittal-led entity to offload $1.06 billion worth Airtel shares
Indian Continent Investment Ltd will offload the shares at an offer price of ₹1,862 per share, which represents a 3% discount to the scrip’s last closing price.
3 min read7 Aug 2025Bharti Airtel slashes pay hikes for employees, including top brass
The moderation in increments comes after Bharti Airtel clocked a consolidated revenue of ₹1.7 trillion in FY25, up 10.4% from the previous year.
4 min read18 Jul 2025Policy U-turn? New govt notice hints at easier local sourcing rules for telecom equipment makers
The Department of Telecommunications' latest notice raises questions about the future of local sourcing in India’s telecom sector. Domestic players fear that easing restrictions could favor international companies, undermining India's push for self-reliance.
6 min read8 Jun 2025Next-gen telecom tech to get ₹1,000-crore yearly R&D boost under telecom policy
The government is targeting spends of ₹1,000 crore a year–compared to just ₹400 crore in FY26–to support research in new technologies such as 5G/6G, quantum communications, blockchain and satellite communication, as part of the upcoming policy.
6 min read27 May 2025Bharti Airtel eyes growth through price hikes for high-end users
The company sees future growth in average revenue per user coming from tariff hikes for subscribers who use more data, while the entry-level tariff is likely to remain flat or increase only slightly.
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