Author: Bharatnet
Airtel Announces Financial Performance for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2026
Summary: Bharti Airtel reported a 16.7 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue to Rs 608.78 billion in Q2 FY27, while EBITDA rose 17.8 per cent to Rs 352.40 billion, with margins improving to 57.9 per cent. Net income before exceptional items grew 32.7 per cent to Rs 90.15 billion. The company’s consolidated customer base […]
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GSMA Report Estimates 6G Could Contribute $1.24 Trillion to the Global Economy by 2040
Summary:A GSMA report estimates that 6G could contribute an additional $1.24 trillion to global GDP by 2040, driven by AI, industrial automation, advanced connectivity and immersive digital services. Greater China, North America and Europe are expected to record the largest economic gains. However, inadequate spectrum availability could put up to $520 billion of this opportunity […]
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Indus Towers Deploys Solar Power at 50,000 Sites, Targets Doubling Installations by FY29
Summary: Indus Towers has installed solar power systems across 50,000 telecom sites in India, adding around 300 MW of capacity, and aims to double the number of installations by FY29. By combining solar energy with lithium-ion batteries, smart meters and digital energy management systems, the company reduced diesel consumption by nearly 11 per cent in […]
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TRAI Proposal Seeks Mandatory AI Transparency from Telecom Network Equipment Suppliers to Indian Operators
Summary: TRAI has proposed draft guidelines requiring telecom operators to disclose and maintain records of AI systems used in their networks and services, including those integrated into equipment supplied by third-party vendors. The framework calls for board-approved AI policies, risk classification, supplier assessments, system validation and dedicated governance committees, while making operators accountable for all […]
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Telecom Operators Ask TRAI to Increase Charges for Terminating International Calls
Summary:Indian telecom operators, through COAI, have urged TRAI to separately review international termination charges (ITC) and increase the rate to at least Rs 5 per minute from the current 65 paise. They cited rupee depreciation and the significant difference between incoming and outgoing international call termination rates as key reasons for the proposed revision. Operators […]
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TRAI Publishes Draft Guidelines for the Responsible Application of AI in Telecom Networks and Services
Summary: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released draft guidelines for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in telecommunications networks and services, inviting stakeholder comments by November 27, 2026. The proposed framework aims to align the telecom sector with the India AI Governance Guidelines introduced in February 2026, emphasising trust, fairness, accountability, […]
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Reliance Jio Tops September Mobile Subscriber Growth with 1.9 Million New Users, Excluding M2M: Report
Summary: Reliance Jio led India’s mobile subscriber additions in September 2026, gaining approximately 19 lakh connections excluding M2M, compared with Airtel’s 2 lakh additions, while Vodafone Idea lost nearly 3 lakh subscribers, according to IIFL and DAM Capital analyses of TRAI data. The industry’s mobile subscriber base grew by around 22 lakh to 115.5 crore. […]
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BSNL Requires 3.5 Lakh 4G Towers and Plans to Seek Rs 75,000 Crore in Funding
Summary: BSNL plans to seek Rs 75,000 crore in separate funding from the Finance Ministry to install approximately 3.5 lakh 4G towers, expand nationwide coverage and prepare for 5G services. The operator has already deployed one lakh 4G sites and ordered another 25,000 towers, following government revival packages worth Rs 3.29 lakh crore and additional […]
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TRAI Reports Wireless Subscriber Growth for Jio, Airtel, Vi and BSNL in September 2026
Summary: According to TRAI’s September 2026 report, Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and BSNL gained wireless mobile subscribers, while MTNL recorded a decline. India’s total wireless mobile subscriber base rose by approximately 6.57 million to 1.3 billion, with wireless tele-density increasing to 92.12%. Jio led the market with a 39.32% share and the highest […]
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Reliance Jio IPO Allotment Status: Steps to Find Out if You Received Shares
Summary: Reliance Jio’s IPO, which closed on October 24, 2026, is scheduled to list on Indian stock exchanges on October 28, with investors able to check allotment status through the BSE or KFin Technologies websites. The offering aims to raise over Rs 30,000 crore, with proceeds primarily intended to reduce high-interest debt and support future […]
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