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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

Retail segment likely to weigh on RIL's Q3 show even as Jio, O2C shine

RIL's Q3FY26 earnings may be a mixed bag, with weakness in the retail business likely to offset strong performance in Jio and refining-led gains in the O2C segment

NHAI, Reliance Jio launch trials for real-time cattle alerts on highways

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Wednesday said it has launched a pilot project in two NH corridors for real-time stray cattle safety alert on National Highways to reduce accidents caused by sudden cattle movement. State-owned NHAI, in a statement, said the pilot project is being implemented on the Jaipur-Agra and Jaipur-Rewari NH corridors. As part of this initiative, Reliance Jio has upgraded its platform to enable nationwide delivery of these real-time stray cattle safety alerts. Last month, NHAI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Reliance Jio to introduce a telecom-based safety alert system across the National Highway network. The initiative aims to reduce accidents caused by sudden cattle movement on the National Highways, particularly during fog and low-visibility conditions. "Under the pilot project, location-based alerts will be triggered for the National Highway commuters, providing advance warnings approximately 10 km before identified ...

Vodafone Idea's chance to dial stability may reshape India's telecom market

Debt-laden Vodafone Idea has been given a chance to turn itself around. This is also crucial for the government, which wants to avoid a duopoly in the telecom sector

Reliance Jio to sell 2.5% stake in IPO, aims to raise $4.5 billion

Reliance Jio Platforms plans to sell a 2.5 per cent stake in an IPO this year, potentially raising $4.5 billion, which would make it India's largest-ever public offering

Reliance Jio considering 2.5% public offering in 2026 IPO: Report

The company, led by Mukesh Ambani, is the parent of India's largest telecom operator Reliance Jio - with more than 500 million users

Upside in revenues and ARPUs expected in Q3FY26 for telcos: Brokerages

Telecom revenues seen rising up to 2.6% in Q3FY26, led by Jio and Airtel, while Vodafone Idea lags amid subscriber losses and modest ARPU gains

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

JM Financial expects steady ARPU growth for telcos in Q3; Jio, Airtel lead

JM Financial has maintained its 'Buy' rating on Bharti Airtel, Bharti Hexacom and Tata Communications

HN Reliance Foundation Hospital launches tele-robotic surgery programme

HN Reliance Foundation Hospital has launched a tele-robotic surgery programme, allowing Mumbai surgeons to remotely perform, guide robotic procedures at a Jamnagar partner centre using Jio's network

India tops global active users for AI apps; telcos to monetise: BofA report

BofA said India leads the world in daily and monthly active users for AI apps, giving Jio and Airtel scope to lift data usage, ARPUs and upsell personalised offerings through bundles

JioStar to continue as ICC's media rights partner till 2027 in India

Industry experts noted that JioStar is under financial burden and is looking to cut its losses from all aspects

JioHotstar to invest ₹4K cr in South content amid viewership spike

JioStar plans a Rs 4,000 crore investment in South content over five years and 1,500 hours of new programming in 12 months as JioHotstar reports stronger engagement and retention

Telcos poised for next tariff hike in Dec; Airtel to challenge for top spot

Motilal Oswal remains positive on the telecom sector and maintains 'Buy' ratings on Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio via Reliance Industries

Starlink yet to unveil India pricing, working to secure final govt approval

Experts say tariff for Indian residential users not aimed at mass market, unlikely to impact telcos

Jio IPO to drive 15% tariff hike, boost sector FCF, says JM Financial

JM Financial values Jio at about $140 billion in equity ($153 billion enterprise value) and argues that the IPO will reinforce the "free cash flow growth story"

India adds 5.7 million active mobile users in October as Jio leads growth

India's active subscriber base rose sharply by 5.7 million in October, strongest show in five months, with Jio leading the pack with gains at 3.9 million, according to various analyst reports that crunched TRAI recent data. In its report, Jefferies said strong subscriber momentum for calender 2025 (year till date) and rising data penetration bode well for average revenue per user or ARPUs. "During October, sector's active subscriber base rose by 5.7 million to 1,094 million - highest monthly addition in last 5 months. Active subscriber base grew by about 34 million during CYTD'25 - the highest in eight years," it said. Jio's active subscriber gains were at 3.9 million (to 476 million) in October, with Bharti Airtel at nearly 2.8 million (the nine-month high pushing the count to 392 million), while Vodafone Idea lost 0.4 million. Jio added more active subscribers than Bharti Airtel for the eighth straight month, Jefferies said. In its note, ICICI Securities said Jio's active subscr

NHAI partners with Reliance Jio to launch mobile safety alerts on highways

State-owned NHAI on Tuesday said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Reliance Jio to introduce a telecom-based safety alert system across the National Highway network. In a statement, NHAI said that using Jio's existing 4G and 5G network, travellers will receive warnings on their mobile phones as they approach identified risk locations such as accident-prone stretches, stray-cattle zones, fog-affected areas and emergency diversions. The initiative aims to strengthen road safety by providing timely information to National Highway users, enabling them to adjust speed and driving behaviour well in advance, it added. According to the statement, alerts will be sent through SMS, WhatsApp and high-priority calls to National Highway users. The system will be integrated in a phased manner with NHAI's digital platforms, including 'Rajmargyatra' mobile application and emergency helpline number 1033, it said. The automated system will work for all Jio mobile users on or near the

SC rejects Reliance plea over ₹30 lakh fine for not disclosing Jio-FB deal

In June 2022, Sebi imposed a penalty of ₹30 lakh on Reliance Industries for not making a prompt clarification to stock exchanges regarding the Jio-Facebook deal