Year: 2026
Government Mandates IST, Calls on Banks, Railways and Telecom Sector to Adopt a Unified Time Standard
Summary: India is moving to adopt a unified Indian Standard Time (IST) reference for critical systems such as banking, digital payments, railways, telecom, power and government services under its ‘One Nation, One Time’ initiative. The Legal Metrology (IST) Rules, 2026 will take effect after 180 days, requiring organisations to synchronise systems with authorised Indian timing […]
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TRAI Reports India Gained More Than 6 Million Wireless Subscribers in July 2026
Summary: India’s telecom sector recorded steady growth in July 2026, with the overall wireless subscriber base rising 0.46% to 1.31 billion, according to TRAI data. Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea and BSNL gained mobile subscribers, while MTNL reported a decline, with Jio retaining the largest market share at 39.29%. 5G FWA subscriptions increased to […]
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Singtel Seeks FDI Approval to Offer Satellite Bandwidth Directly to DTH Providers
Summary: Singapore-based Singtel has sought FDI approval to directly supply satellite bandwidth to DTH operators in India, potentially ending its current indirect arrangement through NewSpace India Ltd. The company has provided satellite capacity to an Indian DTH provider for more than 15 years through a government-designated agency and is seeking regulatory clearance following changes to […]
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Scindia: C-DOT to Help India Move From Telecom Self-Reliance to Global Leadership
Summary: The government has highlighted C-DOT’s role in helping India transition from telecom self-reliance to becoming a global source of technology and innovation. At its 43rd Foundation Day, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia noted India’s progress in indigenous 4G and 5G technologies and said C-DOT could help the country take a leading position in 6G. C-DOT […]
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Jio Completes 10 Years of Reshaping India’s Digital Connectivity
Summary: Reliance Jio is marking 10 years of operations by highlighting how affordable connectivity and technology innovation have transformed India’s digital landscape. Since its 2016 launch, mobile data prices have fallen sharply while usage has increased significantly, with Jio now serving more than 524 million customers. The company has expanded into 5G, broadband, cloud, AI […]
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BRICS Meeting: India and Brazil Enter into Telecom Sector MoU
Summary: India and Brazil have signed an MoU to deepen cooperation in telecommunications and ICT, focusing on digital innovation, infrastructure, cybersecurity, digital public infrastructure and emerging technologies. Signed during the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting in Pune, the agreement will encourage knowledge sharing, research, capacity building and collaboration on next-generation communication technologies. The partnership is […]
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Supreme Court Dismisses Review Petition Challenging GST Treatment of Telecom Towers as Movable Property
Summary: The Supreme Court has dismissed the CGST department’s review petition, reaffirming that telecom towers qualify as movable property and are eligible for Input Tax Credit (ITC) under GST. The decision supports telecom companies such as Bharti Airtel and Indus Towers, confirming that towers fall under plant and machinery and are not excluded by Section […]
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Reliance Jio Appears to Have Confirmed an Imminent Tariff Increase
Summary: Reliance Jio’s Rs 300 Prime membership offers customers protection from future tariff increases until September 5, 2027, suggesting that a price hike could be introduced after September 5, 2026, although Jio has not officially confirmed one. With its Q1 FY27 ARPU at Rs 215.6, Jio may need a 15–20% tariff increase to drive stronger […]
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Vodafone Idea Introduces Rs 7.50-Per-Day Plan With Unlimited Calls and 5GB Data Every 30 Days
Summary: Vodafone Idea’s Rs 675 prepaid plan, available in Rajasthan, offers 90 days of validity, unlimited voice calls and 5GB of data every 30 days at an effective cost of Rs 7.50 per day. The recharge is primarily suited to voice-focused users who rely on Wi-Fi and need limited mobile data. After the 5GB allowance […]
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NITI Aayog Calls for Immediate Policy Measures to Strengthen India’s Telecom and Network Equipment Sector
Summary: NITI Aayog has called for urgent policy measures to strengthen India’s telecom equipment industry by increasing domestic manufacturing, reducing import dependence and boosting exports. The think tank highlighted the need to improve component production, R&D, technology access and manufacturing capacity as demand for 5G and high-speed connectivity grows. It also sees significant export potential […]
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