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Tata Communications names new MD, CEO-designate; Q3 profit up 54%

Tata Communications has appointed Ganesh Lakshminarayanan as MD&CEO-designate, even as the Tata Group firm reported a sharp rise in Dec-quarter profit on expanding margins and a healthy order book

AI regulation in India should follow risk-based approach: Trai chairman

Trai Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti said India should adopt a risk-based approach to AI regulation, with oversight limited to high-risk use cases while low-risk applications remain under self-regulation

Offer for sale-heavy market listings unlock fresh money for luxury realty

Founders, Esop holders emerge as a younger cohort of high-end buyers

Next round of tariff hikes likely after Jio IPO; analysts expect 15% rise

Delay in hikes due to organic increase in market leader Jio's ARPU

Jio Platforms Q3FY26 results: Net profit rises 11.2% to ₹7,629 crore

Jio AirFiber becomes first FWA service globally to surpass 10 mn users

Telcos push I&B ministry for fresh D2M tech assessment: What they want

Indian telcos have urged the I&B Ministry to restart the technical evaluation of direct-to-mobile technology, calling for broader standards-setting and consultation involving all stakeholders

IHG Hotels & Resorts likely to foray into branded residences in India

"You have to be strong in India to be strong outside India," said CEO Elie Maalouf on catering to India's growing number of outbound travellers alongside China

Telcos seek pricing cap on in-building network infra at public places

COAI has asked the regulator to examine NMIAL's conduct on RoW denial and seek a cost-based pricing framework, including ceilings, for in-building telecom infrastructure at airports and similar public

Vodafone Idea AGR relief estimated at ₹54,200 crore, says report

According to sources, the government has begun evaluation of the AGR dues at all circle levels following its communication to the number three carrier

Navi Mumbai airport seeks telecom charges in line with Mumbai airport

Navi Mumbai airport has proposed charging telcos for in-building telecom infrastructure at rates benchmarked to Mumbai airport, amid an ongoing right-of-way dispute

Vi gets a decade to breathe easy on AGR dues; DoT to reassess liabilities

The telco will also pay ₹100 crore annually, from March 2032 to March 2035

Telecom industry wants another technology evaluation of D2M broadcasting

Telecom players have claimed that D2M broadcasting has direct implications for spectrum bands identified for existing and future 5G use

Hotels should follow airlines-like dynamic pricing model: Deeksha Suri

LaLiT ED Deeksha Suri says hotels must adopt airline-style dynamic pricing as the group consolidates, refinances and prepares for calibrated, asset-light expansion in emerging markets

India on track to be among largest regional networks: WTCA's Wang

India is set to emerge as one of WTCA's largest regional networks, with World Trade Centers expanding to around 50 cities as demand for premium offices, logistics and new-age sectors rises

Bharti Enterprises, Warburg Pincus to acquire 49% stake in Haier India

Deal likely values home-appliance maker at ₹15K cr; China parent stays largest shareholder

DoT seeks approval to add 23,000 BSNL base stations next financial year

Total BTS number may rise to 123,000, approval sought from govt

American banking giant JP Morgan to set up Asia's largest GCC in India

US banker's move puts the country on top of the global GCC map

Growth in Northeast has been transformational: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Northeast is growing 1.6x faster than India, with ₹4.48 trillion in investment commitments and a push on logistics, credit and connectivity, says Scindia

Tejas Networks' D2M tech gaining ground, in talks with global players

Globally, we are in talks with a couple of operators, but those negotiations are at fairly initial stages of understanding the technology, said Arnab Roy

In the upcoming auctions, telcos seek spectrum locked in insolvency

In representations to the regulator, Bharti Airtel has noted that if included, the airwaves would enable telcos to use the spectrum more efficiently and may provide revenue to the exchequer