The Government of India is set to aggressively pursue the monetization of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited’s (BSNL) land assets, with an estimated outlay of ₹4,000 crore, according to Telecommunications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. The monetization process will be executed in different phases, with land assets valued below ₹100 crore managed directly by BSNL’s Board and the […]
The rollout of 6G services in India is expected to be delayed beyond the 2030 target, as telecom operators and industry experts point to slow 5G Monetization and the absence of strong use cases. Globally, telecom operators are seeing low returns on investment (ROI) at just 3%, even lower than traditional bank deposits, making large-scale […]
Shares of state-owned telecom provider Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) surged 19.2% on Wednesday, closing at ₹56.8 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The rally followed reports confirming government approval for the monetization of MTNL’s assets worth ₹16,000 crore, a move aimed at easing its heavy debt burden and supporting operational restructuring. According to […]
The Kerala Circle of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has identified 24 ‘surplus land parcels,’ with two vacant parcels set to be sold in the first phase through e-tender and e-auction. These parcels are located at the Choondy Telephone Exchange in Aluva and Kottarakkara, as announced by V. Surendran, Principal General Manager of the BSNL […]
The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced the sale of its land in Kondapalli near Vijayawada, Tuni, and Palakol through an e-auction as part of its strategy to monetize surplus land parcels and buildings. The reserve price for the land in Tuni has been set at ₹12.94 crore, while for Palakol and Kondapalli, it […]
In a significant boost to the government’s asset monetization programme, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has listed 27 land parcels for sale across 11 states and Union Territories. Records show these parcels include telephone exchanges, vacant land, administrative buildings, and staff quarters. The properties are located in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, […]
5G has become a commonplace feature in many parts of India, particularly in urban cities and towns, with Jio leading the rollout in most locations and Airtel strategically choosing launch areas. Despite the 15 months that have passed since the introduction of 5G in the country, telecom operators have yet to discover effective monetization strategies. […]
Indian telecom operators are currently facing challenges in monetizing 5G networks, especially as mobile customers are accessing it without direct costs. The demand from enterprises for 5G services has been limited, and the available use cases at the enterprise level are constrained. Consequently, there is insufficient incentive for enterprises to swiftly adopt 5G technology. However, […]
Ericsson has integrated its virtualized 5G core with Google Cloud’s public infrastructure, enabling communications service providers (CSPs) to deploy mobile core networks globally on a pay-as-you-go basis. This partnership leverages Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) to run Ericsson’s cloud-native control and user plane functions, designed to support ultra-low latency, high-availability requirements in telecom networks. “We’re not […]
Bharti Airtel has seen a solid 17% rise in its stock price in 2025, drawing positive attention from global brokerage firms Jefferies and Macquarie, both of which have named the telecom major as a top pick in India’s telecom space. Backed by robust subscriber additions, a premium customer base, rising revenues, and improving margins, Airtel […]