Author: Bharatnet
Bharti Airtel ₹349 vs ₹379 Prepaid Recharge Plans
Summary: Bharti Airtel’s ₹349 and ₹379 prepaid plans offer similar benefits, but the ₹379 option provides better overall value. The ₹349 plan includes 1.5GB daily data, 28 days of validity, unlimited calls, 100 SMS/day, unlimited 5G subject to a 300GB limit, Apple Music and Adobe Express Premium. For an additional ₹30, the ₹379 plan offers […]
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Reliance Jio Set to Begin IPO Promotion Campaign Next Week
Summary: Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) is preparing to begin investor meetings next week ahead of its proposed IPO, reportedly targeted for November 2026, which could become the largest IPO in Indian stock-market history. The company is expected to raise up to Rs 37,700 crore ($3.8-$4 billion) through a fresh issue of 27 crore shares, with […]
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After a Decade of Success in India, Jio Turns Its Focus to Global Markets: Akash Ambani
Summary: Jio, which transformed India’s telecom sector a decade ago with free voice services and low-cost data, is now preparing to take its India-developed technology to global markets. Akash Ambani said the company’s international ambitions cover connectivity, digital products, enterprise solutions and AI. With 533.3 million subscribers as of June 2026 and more than 23 […]
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Jio Rs 799 Plan Continues to Deliver Excellent Value
Summary: Reliance Jio’s Rs 799 prepaid plan offers an affordable 84-day validity with unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS/day and 1.5GB daily data, along with JioTV and JioAICloud. While it does not include unlimited 5G or regular OTT benefits, users receive a complimentary JioHotstar Mobile subscription and access to Google Gemini AI Pro. Overall, the plan […]
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Aditya Birla Group forays into wires and cables sector with Ultravolt launch
Summary: The Aditya Birla Group has entered the wires and cables market with the launch of Ultravolt under UltraTech Cement, backed by an investment of Rs 18 billion. The company aims to become one of the top two players in the segment within five years and plans to reach over 100,000 retailers through more than […]
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Reliance Jio ₹450 vs Airtel ₹449 Prepaid Recharge Plans
Summary: Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel offer closely priced ₹450 and ₹449 prepaid plans, respectively, but differ in validity and benefits. Jio provides 36 days of validity with 2GB daily data, unlimited calls, 100 SMS/day, JioHotstar Mobile, 50GB JioAICloud storage, Google AI Pro and unlimited 5G. Airtel offers 28 days with 4GB daily data, up […]
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CCI Clears La Caisse’s Acquisition of Stake in Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust
Summary: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Canadian pension fund La Caisse’s proposal to acquire a stake in Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust through the green channel route. The transaction will be carried out through CDPQ Infra III, a wholly owned investment vehicle of La Caisse. In India, La Caisse operates through subsidiaries including […]
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Vi Plans to Clear Rs 490 Billion Spectrum Dues Within Three Years
Summary: Vodafone Idea (Vi) plans to repay nearly Rs 490 billion in spectrum dues over the next three years, a move that could strengthen lender confidence as the telecom operator seeks long-pending bank funding. At its 31st AGM, the Aditya Birla Group chairman said the company’s business plan provides for all scheduled spectrum payments, while […]
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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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