Gulveen Aulakh

AGR relief eases Vodafone Idea pressure, spectrum debt concerns remain

Reduction in AGR dues may improve Vodafone Idea's ability to raise funds, but rising spectrum payment obligations from FY27 remain a key concern for analysts

Vi's AGR dues slashed by 27% to ₹64,046 crore after DoT reassessment

DoT committee finalises AGR reassessment, with most dues to be paid in instalments between FY36 and FY41, extending relief to the financially stressed telecom operator

Trai begins talk on vehicle-to-everything connectivity to boost road safety

Regulator seeks stakeholder views on spectrum use for V2X networks aimed at improving road safety, reducing accidents, and enabling intelligent transport systems

Electronics makers to cut output by 10-20% amid memory chip squeeze

A global memory chip crunch is forcing Indian electronics makers to cut output and raise prices, with premium devices taking priority over budget products

'Judicial overreach': IAMAI opposes Trai's proposal to regulate OTTs

Industry body raises concerns over regulatory overreach, data-sharing mandates and impact on safe harbour protections under draft telecom rules

​Listed Indian realty firms acquire 1,433 acres of land in FY26: Report

Among the leading listed players, Godrej Properties led the pack with 17 deals across 443.5 acres

Advanced AI models a catalyst for telcos, says Ericsson's Magnus Ewerbring

India, Ericsson's second-largest market by revenue, will continue to be among the top rung, says Magnus Ewerbring

Jio Platforms is moving 'steadily' towards IPO, says Mukesh Ambani

Jio Platforms net profit up 13% to ₹7,935 crore in Q4

Parminder Singh named CEO of Reliance-Meta AI joint venture REIL

Reliance-Meta AI joint venture REIL names Parminder Singh as CEO to drive enterprise AI capabilities, backed by Meta's technology and Reliance's infrastructure and reach

Telecom service providers require tariff hikes to stem Arpu decline

The impact on Vodafone Idea (Vi) could be harsher with a 15 per cent hit on Ebitda, and a delay in tariff could also push the next round to further than July 2029

SBI moves SC seeking review of spectrum ruling, cites IBC misread

SBI seeks Supreme Court review of spectrum ruling, warning it may undermine lender rights and disrupt financing across telecom and other regulated sectors

The conduct conundrum in corporate India despite robust POSH frameworks

Recent controversies show companies struggle to embed acceptable conduct into culture

Telcos, ISPs want property managers to bear connectivity infra costs

Telecom firms and ISPs have urged Trai to place responsibility for digital connectivity costs and building ratings on property managers, not service providers

BSNL leverages Samay Raina's popularity to promote services in X post

State-run BSNL used stand-up comic Samay Raina's popularity in a social media post to promote its services as it expands 4G rollout and looks to grow its customer base

RMZ Group's $35 billion plan in India: Data, AI, offices, and homes

RMZ Group plans $35 billion investment across data centres, AI infrastructure and real estate, while exploring IPO to fund long-term growth

Lightstorm eyes IPO, AI-led growth on Cloud and data centre connectivity

I-Squared Capital, NIIF-backed fibre and connectivity provider set to invest $100-200 mn in network for AI hyper growth

Reform-linked capex loans to states tied to RoW for telco towers

In the budget for the year 2026-27 outlay for SASCI scheme was enhanced from Rs 1.44 trillion in the revised estimate for FY2026 to Rs 2 trillion

Rising costs, Iran war: Telcos may face dual headwinds in coming quarters

Rising smartphone prices and weaker travel demand may slow 2G upgrades and hit roaming revenues, posing near-term challenges for Indian telcos

Bharti Airtel gain subscribers; Vodafone Idea continues to trail

Jio, on the other hand, continues to remain as the largest carrier and additions may not appear high due to the base effect

Bharti Airtel becomes second-largest telco globally with 650 mn users

Bharti Airtel strengthens its global standing with 650 million users across India and Africa, while expanding into digital services, financial products and satellite communications