Subhayan Chakraborty

US oil output to decline in 2026; Indian import plans may be hit

S&P forecasts slower US production from later this year due to slowing global demand

Airtel board to decide on converting pending spectrum dues: Gopal Vittal

Airtel has asked the DoT for clarity on converting spectrum dues into equity under the 2021 reforms, but will wait for its board to decide on exercising the option

Bharti Airtel Q4 net profit rises to ₹11,022 crore, ARPU steady at ₹245

Sequentially, the company's net profit was 25.4 per cent lower than the ₹14,781 crore reported in the preceding quarter

GAIL Q4 results: Consolidated net profit nearly flat at ₹2,492 crore

Gas major GAIL eyes expansion in US LNG sourcing as Q4FY25 net profit stays flat at ₹2,492 crore; receives five proposals tied to equity stakes and long-term supply

Satcom guidelines: DoT looks to finalise key technical conditions

TRAI leaves spectrum sharing and coordination distance norms to DoT as satellite operators await clarity before launching services using C, Ku and Ka bands

'US-UK FTA can serve as launch pad for Indian firms to enter US mkt'

MEA's Dammu Ravi says Indian firms can leverage the US-UK trade pact to expand into American markets, but cautions on supply chain gaps and infrastructure hurdles

4% of AGR as spectrum charge: Trai paves way for satellite internet

TRAI recommends 4 per cent AGR-based SUC for satcom, Rs 3,500 per MHz fee, no auctions, and exemptions for rural users to promote affordability and competition

Telcos set up joint monitoring centre with DoT amid rising hostilities

Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea activate 24x7 joint centre with DoT to ensure uninterrupted services, disaster preparedness and coordination with government agencies

Trai proposes 4% AGR charge, 5-year term for satellite spectrum use

Trai's recommendations clear yet another hurdle for satcom services in India

Airtel Africa Q4 profit at $80 million on revenue growth, lower costs

Lower finance costs and steady revenue growth lifted Airtel Africa's Q4 profit to $80 million and helped it post a full-year net profit of $328 million in FY25

Starlink requires IN-SPACe nod to launch satellite communication services

Firm needs all approvals before Trai brings guidelines

India strikes back: India's grain, fuel stockpile prepare it for any crisis

As of early-2025, India is importing crude oil from 40 countries, up from 27 earlier

Reliance Jio tops March subscriber growth with 2.17 million additions

Reliance Jio led March mobile subscriber growth with 2.17 million additions as Airtel's pace slowed and Vodafone Idea reported a steep rise in user exits

Airtel Africa partners with Starlink to provide satcom across continent

Starlink has secured necessary licences to provide satcom in 9 of the 14 countries Airtel Africa operates in

Japan, Germany, Mauritius seek more Indian talent: EAM S Jaishankar

Government reviewing the Emigration Act, 1983 to expand legal mobility for Indian workers as demand surges across Japan, Germany, Mauritius and other nations

OMCs to get compensation for ₹30,000 crore LPG under-recovery in FY26

Petroleum Ministry officials say long-term solutions are needed as global LPG prices rise and subsidy burdens on OMCs become increasingly unsustainable

Telcos to airports: Allow us to provide indoor telecom infrastructure

Latest rules don't allow third-party partners to deploy active or passive infrastructure

DoT rings in tougher satcom norms after Pahalgam terrorist attack

New guidelines may pose fresh hurdle for Starlink, Project Kuiper

Airtel rolls out Business Name Display to prevent spam call confusion

Brand Name Display aims to prevent calls from banks, food delivery firms, and hospitals being wrongly tagged as spam and boost customer engagement

India watches the ripples as Pak, Bangladesh reconnect amid shifts

Islamabad-Dhaka overtures have sparked measured interest in New Delhi, as historical grievances, shifting alliances, and China's influence reshape the regional dynamics, reports Subhayan Chakraborty