Telecom Sector News
Bharti Airtel to acquire 400 MHz spectrum in 26 GHz band from THIS Adani group company
Bharti Airtel has announced its agreement with Adani Data Networks to acquire rights for 400 MHz of spectrum in the 26 GHz band across various Indian states including Gujarat, Mumbai, and Tamil Nadu.
1 min read22 Apr 2025After a new lifeline, Vodafone Idea searches for a new CEO
Current CEO Akshaya Moondra’s term ends this August. The telecom operator recently received a second lifeline when the government agreed to convert about ₹39,000 crore worth of additional dues into equity.
3 min read2 Apr 2025Does Elon Musk’s Starlink pose a threat to telecom giants Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel?
Elon Musk’s SpaceX partners with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel to offer Starlink satellite internet in India, primarily targeting rural areas. Analysts see the deal as neutral for both telecom companies and unlikely to disrupt their existing services.
2 min read17 Mar 2025Bharti Airtel grants Nokia multi-billion 4G and 5G network expansion deal; aims to strengthen capacity and coverage
On Wednesday, Telecom major Bharti Airtel announced that it had awarded the Finnish telecom technology company Nokia a multi-billion contract to use equipment from its 5G AirScale portfolio to improve Airtel’s network in India, according to a BSE filing.
1 min read20 Nov 2024India has a chance to shape global telecom standards
To be held in New Delhi soon, the world’s foremost telecom conference, the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA 2024), will allow India to influence global protocols in the face of rapid technology changes to promote an inclusive agenda on behalf of the Global South.
4 min read29 Sep 2024Broadcasters worry new Trai order on Free Dish channels will hurt business
Trai has said that an otherwise pay channel available for free on DD Free Dish, the direct-to-home platform owned by public broadcaster Prasar Bharati, must be declared free-to-air on other distribution platforms (such as Tata Play, Dish TV etc.) as well, so as to ensure a level-playing field.
3 min read21 Jul 2024Instead of merger plan, operations of listed MTNL will be handed to BSNL, says report
The BSNL-MTNL merger plans have been scrapped, as per the report, and instead, MTNL’s telecom operations will be handed over to the much bigger BSNL, as per a report.
1 min read14 Jul 2024Vodafone Idea FPO: Indus Towers likely to benefit from telco’s fundraising, network expansion
Indus Towers would benefit from Vodafone Idea’s improved financial position and subsequent rollouts, as well as the potential reinstatement of dividends, analysts said.
3 min read19 Apr 2024Telecos to benefit from likely tariff hikes, says IIFL Securities; upgrades Vodafone Idea, ups target on Bharti Airtel
Analysts believe Vodafone Idea FPO will also benefit Indus Towers from the telco’s improved financial position and subsequent roll-outs, as well as potential reinstatement of dividend.
2 min read18 Apr 2024Bharti Airtel set to ride its best financial performance phase in over a decade, says Antique; sees over 22% upside
Brokerage house Antique Broking has initiated coverage on Bharti Airtel with a ‘buy’ call and a target price of ₹1,505, implying an over 22 percent upside.
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Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared