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China's oil demand to peak in 3-5 years, India's to grow steadily: Moody's

But Chinese production growth set to outpace India's due to investments in offshore and shale gas while Indian firms struggle with ageing wells and slower capital flows

Oil India Q4 results: Profit drops 39% to ₹1,310 cr on lower crude prices

Downturn in oil, refined product revenue knocks earnings; board clears interim payout

DoT launches FRI tool to flag risky mobile numbers in cyber frauds

DoT introduces Financial Fraud Risk Indicator under DIP to help banks and UPI platforms detect risky mobile numbers and prevent cyber frauds more proactively

Freeing up 6GHz band to hurt 5G expansion, telecom operators may tell DoT

Telecom firms plan to oppose DoT's draft rules delicensing lower 6 GHz band, saying it will hamper 5G rollout and cost-effective mid-band spectrum deployment

India will see fastest satcom rollout, says Jyotiraditya Scindia

Minister says India's satcom market will grow from $2.3 billion to $20 billion by 2028 as Starlink awaits final clearance and QoS becomes key focus for telcos

Supreme Court dismisses telcos' plea for AGR waiver, says govt can help

Calls petitions by Vi, Airtel, Tata Tele 'misconceived'

Centre delicenses lower 6 GHz band; boost for Wi-Fi 6E and 7 networks

The largest unused spectrum block so far, 6 GHz has seen a tug-of-war between telecom and Wi-Fi operators; the Centre's move favours broadband and low-power devices

Singtel offloads 1.2% direct stake in Airtel for $1.5 bn via block deal

Transaction priced at a 2.85% discount to Airtel's closing stock price on Thursday

Vi files fresh petition in SC, seeks ₹30K crore waiver on AGR dues

Telco seeks waiver of over ₹30,000 crore of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues towards penalties and interest as Supreme Court hearing is expected on 19 May

Singtel to sell 47.6 million Bharti Airtel shares worth $1 bn on Friday

The Singapore-based telco currently holds a 29.5 per cent cumulative stake in Bharti Airtel through direct and indirect shareholding in promoter entities

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