Author: Bharatnet
Government Stake in Vi Confirmed
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has issued 36.95 billion equity shares to the Government of India, represented by the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), following approval under Section 62(4) of the Companies Act, 2013. The allotment, cleared by the company’s Capital Raising Committee on April 8, 2025, is valued at ₹36,950 crore, with […]
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NBCC and RailTel Join Forces to Develop Data Centres in India and Abroad
State-owned NBCC (India) Limited and RailTel Corporation of India Limited have entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop data centre projects across India and overseas over the next five years. The partnership will cover the entire lifecycle of data centre development—from concept to commissioning. Defined Roles and Expertise Under the MoU, […]
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DoT Defers Mandatory Broadband Equipment Testing Amid US Trade Talks
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has postponed the implementation of its mandatory broadband equipment testing and certification rule. This regulation requires that all broadband gear imported into India—such as Optical Line Terminals (OLTs) and Optical Network Terminals (ONTs)—must be tested and certified for safety and security before being sold in the Indian market. The decision […]
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5G Services in India: A Look at Entry-Level Plans and ARPU Growth
All three major private telecom operators in India—Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi)—are now offering 5G services. While Vi has only just entered the 5G space, starting with the Mumbai circle, it now joins Airtel and Jio in providing next-gen connectivity to end users. So far, we’ve seen Airtel and Jio offer entry-level […]
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Despite US Tariffs, India’s Telecom Industry Stays Competitive
India’s telecom and agriculture sectors have emerged among the worst-hit by tariff hikes imposed under U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies, according to a report by EY. In the telecom sector, tariffs on Indian exports to the U.S. have surged from 0% to 26% as of April 9, 2025, impacting $6 billion worth of trade. […]
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Vodafone Idea 5G to be Launched in Additional 4 Regions
Vodafone Idea (Vi) launched its 5G services in March, starting with the Mumbai circle. In April 2025, the telco confirmed plans to expand its 5G footprint to more circles, including Bihar, Delhi, Karnataka, and Punjab—bringing the total to five circles. While it’s unclear if additional regions will be added this month, Vi has already fulfilled […]
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India Positioned to Become a Regional Data Hub Amid Soaring Demand
India is poised to become a leading data hub in the region, driven by a significant rise in demand for data centres, according to a report by JM Financial. Both structural and cyclical factors are contributing to this surge. Key structural drivers include a massive internet user base generating vast amounts of data, the government’s […]
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Tidal Wave Deploys Private 5G Network for Coal India, Eyes Expansion in Mining and Manufacturing
Indian startup Tidal Wave Technologies has successfully deployed a private 5G network at Coal India, a state-run enterprise, to enable enhanced connectivity, real-time data analytics, and remote operations. The company revealed that it is actively in talks with other public sector enterprises in the mining, manufacturing, and logistics sectors for similar deployments. “Our solution, implemented […]
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SEBI Grants Government Exemption from Open Offer in Vodafone Idea Stake Hike
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has granted the central government an exemption from making an open offer after converting Vodafone Idea’s spectrum dues into equity. This move allows the government to increase its stake in the struggling telecom operator from 22.60% to 48.99% without triggering the mandatory offer to minority shareholders, as […]
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Impact of Trump’s US Tariffs on the Indian Telecom Sector
The imposition of tariffs by the United States on various goods, including telecom and electronic components, can have both direct and indirect effects on the Indian telecom sector. The telecom industry in India is highly dependent on imports of network equipment, semiconductors, and other critical telecom infrastructure. Here’s how US tariffs could influence the sector: […]
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