Telcos' Revenue

Vodafone to increase dividend for first time in 8 yrs after Germany growth

The group slashed its dividend by 40% in May 2019 after the cost of buying 5G spectrum caused its debt to balloon

Airtel Payments Bank Q2FY26 results: Net profit rises to ₹11.8 crore

Airtel Payments Bank has posted a profit of Rs 11.8 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025, marginally higher than a year ago, and said its quarterly revenue breached the Rs 800 crore mark for the first time. The Q2FY26 revenue of Rs 804 crore, up 19.4 per cent year-on-year, "marks strong growth momentum", it said in a release. The bank's profit for the quarter rose to Rs 11.8 crore against Rs 11.2 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. "For the first time, the bank's quarterly revenue breached the Rs 800 crore," according to a release. The annualised Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) reached Rs 4,56,000 crore, reflecting the growing adoption of the Bank's Safe Second Account, merchant propositions, and other product offerings, the release said, pointing out that it remains the third-largest mobile bank in India by user base. "Our consistent growth reflects the strength of our digital-first model and the deep trust our customers place in us," Anubrata

Vodafone Idea Q2 results: Net loss narrows to ₹5,524 cr, revenue up 2.4%

Debt-ridden telecom operator Vodafone Idea on Monday said its consolidated net loss year-on-year narrowed to Rs 5,524 crore in the second quarter ended September 205. The company had posted a net loss of Rs 71,75.9 crore in the year-ago period, according to the company's regulatory filing. Its consolidated revenue from operations increased 2.4 per cent to Rs 11,195 crore during the reported quarter from Rs 10,932.2 crore a year ago. The customer ARPU (average revenue per user) rose 8.7 per cent year-on-year to Rs 180 in the reported quarter from Rs 166 in the September 2025 quarter, mainly due to customer upgrades and tariff increases, the company said. The total debt of the company stood at Rs 2,02,951 crore at the end of the reported quarter.

Vi survival in doubt as govt rules out equity swap, plans payment relief

The Centre is working on a relief plan for Vi, including a longer AGR payment schedule, but remains firm on not raising its equity stake beyond 49 per cent due to viability and cash flow concerns

India Inc Q2FY25 revenue growth seen at 5-7%, slowest in 4 yrs: CRISIL

The analysis shared by CRISIL is based on 435 companies that account for almost half of the listed market capitalisation, which reported an 8.3 per cent growth in the April-June quarter

D2M pilot project to be expanded, but no mandate for smartphones yet

Telcos remain opposed to D2M tech, which allows phones to stream live TV without the internet

Telcos dial into caller ID service trials to combat rising spam calls

Telecom operators are assessing the feasibility of CNAP, where both number and caller name will be displayed during incoming calls

Expected gains in Q3FY24 for Airtel hinge on fare hike, steady growth

Mobile subscribers saw net additions of 3.3 million to 345.6 million. The average revenue per user (ARPU) rose to Rs 208, up nearly 3 per cent quarter-on-quarter

12 big telcos enquired about telecom stack, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

He said the government's Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) would be slowly enlarged to Rs 3,000-4,000 crore over a number of years, from the current Rs 500 crore per year

No proposal in Trai to raise revenue share rate payable by tel operators

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) is not considering any proposal at present to raise the revenue sharing rate payable by telecom operators, Parliament was informed on Wednesday

Telcos' argument about private 5G networks 'absurd and illogical': BIF

Industry body Broadband India Forum on Tuesday termed telcos' arguments on a level playing field between public and captive private 5G networks as "absurd and impractical"

Telcos' gross revenues dip 1.36% in Jul-Sep 2021 to Rs 67k cr, AGR up 17%

Telecom service providers' gross revenue declined by 1.36 per cent on a year-on-year basis to Rs 67,300 crore in the July-September 2021 quarter, according to a Trai report released on Monday

Will Airtel's tariff hike turn a corner for India's telecom sector?

Airtel took a bold step of raising tariffs by 25% starting this Friday, notwithstanding the risk attached to it. Does this mean brighter days ahead for the telecom sector? Take a look at this report

Telcos find some relief in lockdown, revenues rise 15% as usage picks pace

Top line gets boost in March qtr as more people work from home

DoT cracks whip, tells telcos to pay pending Rs 1.47-trn AGR dues soon

Further, self-assessment of dues and payments along with the submission of relevant documents as per a licence finance wing letter of November 13 needs to be expedited, the letter said

Telcos garner Rs 54,218 cr gross revenue in July-Sept, Airtel earns most

Reliance Jio with lowest gross revenue of Rs 15,945.62 crore among private operators paid highest revenue to the government, the data showed

Telcos to pay Rs 1.47 trn in AGR dues, no interest waiver on cards: Prasad

Prasad said telecom companies owe the government Rs 92,642 crore in unpaid licence fee, and another Rs 55,054 crore in outstanding spectrum usage charges

AGR verdict: Telcos' broadband strength likely to be hit, say analysts

Bharti Infratel has already taken a hit from smaller telcos shutting shop over the past two years

Telcos to get Rs 13,000-crore revenue boost for inter-connect user charges

The sector Ebitda would get a boost, feel analysts.

Telcos turn to first recharge plans to retain loyal customers, boost gains

Move is aimed at ensuring greater SIM consolidation, boosting revenues