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Airtel Priority Postpaid exposes blind spot in net neutrality framework

By using 5G network slicing, Airtel is testing whether differentiated connectivity can coexist with India's content-neutral net neutrality framework

Airtel Priority Postpaid exposes blind spot in net neutrality framework
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 5:08 PM IST

CLSA bullish on Bharti Airtel as Airtel Money IPO nears; sees 27% upside

At $10 billion valuation, the listing could would put Airtel Money among the largest IPOs on a European exchange in recent years. London is the most likely location for the listing of Airtel Money.

CLSA bullish on Bharti Airtel as Airtel Money IPO nears; sees 27% upside
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 9:39 AM IST

Priority postpaid plans compliant with net-neutrality norms: Airtel

The telecom operator told the government its priority postpaid plans are compliant with TRAI and DoT norms and do not degrade service quality for prepaid users

Priority postpaid plans compliant with net-neutrality norms: Airtel
Updated On : 26 May 2026 | 10:55 PM IST

'Does not breach net neutrality': Airtel defends Priority Postpaid service

Bharti Airtel has defended its new "Priority Postpaid" service before a Department of Telecommunications (DoT) panel, asserting that the offering, powered by 5G network slicing, neither violates net neutrality norms nor degrades service quality for prepaid users. According to the submission made by Airtel in response to a clarification sought by the Committee on Communications and Information Technology, the company said not allowing the use of mainstream features of 5G to offer services will jeopardise the potential of 6G in the country. "Priority Postpaid is implemented in a content-neutral manner and is fully consistent with the existing TRAI and DoT framework. There is no blocking, throttling, content-specific prioritisation, zero-rating, or preferential treatment of any application," Airtel said. Airtel had launched "Priority Postpaid" plans on May 19, which promise consistent speed even in crowded markets for postpaid customers. "Airtel Priority feature does not degrade the .

'Does not breach net neutrality': Airtel defends Priority Postpaid service
Updated On : 26 May 2026 | 12:05 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Centre, states face strong fiscal headwinds

From Bharti Airtel's succession planning and AI-driven cyber risks to the economic fallout of the West Asia conflict and India's investment needs - here are today's top opinion pieces

Best of BS Opinion: Centre, states face strong fiscal headwinds
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 6:15 AM IST

Right signals from Airtel: Next-gen must ensure professional functioning

Sunil Bharti Mittal's phased succession roadmap aims to ensure leadership continuity, shareholding stability, and long-term growth at Bharti Airtel

Right signals from Airtel: Next-gen must ensure professional functioning
Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 10:44 PM IST

Datanomics: Vi's revenue market share drops sharply since 2018 merger

Despite a modest rise in quarterly revenue, Vodafone Idea continues to lose ground in India's telecom market as Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel consolidate dominance

Datanomics: Vi's revenue market share drops sharply since 2018 merger
Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 5:23 PM IST

Bharti Airtel briefly overtakes HDFC Bank to be second most valued firm

Bharti Airtel briefly surpassed HDFC Bank in market capitalisation during intra-day trade as the telecom major continued to outperform the private lender this year

Bharti Airtel briefly overtakes HDFC Bank to be second most valued firm
Updated On : 18 May 2026 | 10:52 PM IST

Airtel to double down on levers to raise Arpu; flags 'broken' pricing model

Telecom major plans sharper focus on fibre rollout and pricing strategy as West Asia crisis and rising equipment costs weigh on profitability

Airtel to double down on levers to raise Arpu; flags 'broken' pricing model
Updated On : 14 May 2026 | 11:26 PM IST

Sunil Bharti Mittal charts Airtel succession with 51% promoter stake goal

Promoter shareholding in Bharti Telecom to rise to over 51% through buybacks, dividends

Sunil Bharti Mittal charts Airtel succession with 51% promoter stake goal
Updated On : 14 May 2026 | 11:18 PM IST

Bharti Airtel shares jump 5% as Sunil Mittal eyes 51% stake in telco

Sunil Bharti Mittal, founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises, during Airtel's Q4 earnings concall, said that he wishes to Bharti Telecom holding 51% stake in the Gurugram-headquartered telco.

Bharti Airtel shares jump 5% as Sunil Mittal eyes 51% stake in telco
Updated On : 14 May 2026 | 3:14 PM IST

Stocks to Watch today: Airtel, Tata Motors, IRFC, DLF, HAL, HUDCO and more

Stocks to watch today: Airtel, Tata Motors, Voltas, IRFC, DLF, Jio Financial Services, HAL, HUDCO, Oil India, among others, will remain in focus today.

Stocks to Watch today: Airtel, Tata Motors, IRFC, DLF, HAL, HUDCO and more
Updated On : 14 May 2026 | 8:06 AM IST

Bharti Airtel Q4 profit falls 33.5% despite strong revenue growth

Telecom major reports strong revenue growth and higher ARPU, while profits decline amid a high base and continued network investments

Bharti Airtel Q4 profit falls 33.5% despite strong revenue growth
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 10:59 PM IST

Bharti Airtel approves ₹28,200 cr share-swap to raise Airtel Africa stake

Bharti Airtel will issue shares to promoter group firm ICIL in a cashless transaction that strengthens its indirect holding in Airtel Africa

Bharti Airtel approves ₹28,200 cr share-swap to raise Airtel Africa stake
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 8:35 PM IST

Bharti Airtel Q4 results: Net profit declines 33.5% to ₹7,325 crore

However, the company's profit grew by 10.48 per cent sequentially from ₹6,630 crore

Bharti Airtel Q4 results: Net profit declines 33.5% to ₹7,325 crore
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 5:27 PM IST

Q4 results today: Airtel, Oil India, TVS Motors, Cipla, 94 others on May 13

Q4FY26 company results: Firms including ata Motors Commercial Vehicles, Hindustan Petroleum, DLF, and TVS Holdings are also to release their January-March earnings today

Q4 results today: Airtel, Oil India, TVS Motors, Cipla, 94 others on May 13
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 9:09 AM IST

Stocks to Watch today: Airtel, Tata Power, Cipla, RVNL, Dixon Tech and more

Stocks to watch today: Jewellery stocks, Tata Power, RVNL, Airtel, Cipla, Dixon Technologies, Dr Reddy's, Berger Paints are among others that will remain in focus today.

Stocks to Watch today: Airtel, Tata Power, Cipla, RVNL, Dixon Tech and more
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 8:59 AM IST

Bharti Airtel Q4 results preview: Profit may rise QoQ; Arpu in focus

Bharti Airtel is expected to report steady Q4FY26 earnings supported by strong subscriber additions, 4G/5G upgrades, broadband growth, and improving Arpu

Bharti Airtel Q4 results preview: Profit may rise QoQ; Arpu in focus
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 9:50 AM IST

Airtel Africa pushes Airtel Money IPO to H2 2026 amid West Asia crisis

Airtel Africa profits up 147%, ARPU up xx%; Capex for FY27 at $1.1 bn

Airtel Africa pushes Airtel Money IPO to H2 2026 amid West Asia crisis
Updated On : 08 May 2026 | 10:05 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Vodafone must quickly raise capital, improve services

From Vodafone Idea's financial struggles and Bengal's political tensions to oil market reactions during the Iran conflict, here are the top opinions of the day

Best of BS Opinion: Vodafone must quickly raise capital, improve services
Updated On : 08 May 2026 | 6:15 AM IST