Author: Bharatnet
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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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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