Telecom Industry
BSNL MTNL Asset Sale Earns Over Rs 10,000
One of the key strategies the government identified to support BSNL and MTNL asset monetization. Both state-run telecom operators had a mix of core and non-core assets that were not being fully utilized. As part of the 2019 relief package, the government directed these telcos to sell underutilized assets to raise funds. While the pace […]
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Vodafone Idea Misses Rs 6,090 Crore Bank Guarantee Submission to DoT: Report
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has missed the March 10, 2025 deadline to submit the bank guarantee (BG) of Rs 6,090.7 crore or make a cash payment of Rs 5,493.2 crore to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for the shortfall in its 2015 spectrum auction payments. This non-compliance may prompt government action, though DoT has yet to […]
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BSNL 5G Rollout News- Government to Fast Track 5G Rollout
The government is fast-tracking BSNL’s 5G rollout, with ongoing efforts to upgrade the state-run telecom operator’s 4G network. As part of this initiative, BSNL has set an ambitious target of deploying 100,000 new mobile towers, of which 65,000 4G towers have already been installed. Alongside these upgrades, momentum is building for the launch of BSNL’s […]
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BSNL 5G Rollout Accelerated as India Reconsiders Make-in-India Policy
India is considering a major policy shift in its approach to upgrading Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to 5G by allowing foreign vendors to participate in the ₹17,000 crore telecom equipment tender. This would mark a significant departure from the government’s previous stance, which mandated the use of only indigenous technology for BSNL’s network upgrades, […]
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Vodafone Idea Prepares for 5G Rollout to Stay Competitive
Vodafone Idea (Vi), India’s third-largest telecom operator, is gearing up for a major transition—its long-awaited 5G rollout. While the company continues to expand and enhance its 4G coverage and capacity, it cannot afford to ignore the rapid advancements in 5G. Unlike Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, which have already achieved nationwide 5G coverage, Vodafone Idea […]
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Nxtra Data Limited IPO to be Launched | Upcoming IPO in 2025
Bharti Airtel is considering launching initial public offerings (IPOs) for two of its subsidiaries—Airtel Payments Bank and its data center unit, Nxtra—within the next few years. According to a senior company executive, Airtel Payments Bank is likely to be the first to go public, driven by a regulatory mandate that requires it to list within […]
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Jio Recorded World’s Fastest 5G SA Speeds in Q4 2024: Ookla
Reliance Jio, the only Indian telecom operator to have deployed a 5G Standalone (SA) network, has recorded the highest median download speeds globally among countries with 5G SA, according to Ookla’s latest Q4 2024 report. The report highlights India’s leadership in 5G SA download speeds, clocking in at 260.71 Mbps—surpassing China’s 224.82 Mbps, Japan’s 254.18 […]
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Bharti Telecom Increases Airtel Stake to 40.47% with ₹8,485 Crore Transaction
Bharti Telecom Limited has raised its stake in Bharti Airtel to 40.47% following a significant market transaction. Indian Continent Investment Limited (ICIL), a promoter-group entity of Bharti Airtel, sold approximately 0.84% stake (around 5.11 crore shares) for ₹8,485.11 crore. At 11:05 AM today, Bharti Airtel’s shares were trading at ₹1,662.50, down ₹13.05 (0.78%) on the […]
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BSNL Earns Rs 262 Crore Profit in Q3
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has reported a profit of ₹262 crore in the third quarter of the financial year, marking its first return to profitability since 2007. This turnaround is driven by aggressive network expansion, customer additions, and cost optimization measures. #BSNL celebrates a milestone of positive growth! We’ve achieved a net profit of […]
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Vodafone Idea CEO Confident in Government Support Amid Financial Challenges
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), India’s third-largest telecom operator, is relying on government intervention to navigate its financial challenges as its statutory dues increase in the coming financial year. With the moratorium on payments ending in FY26, Vi’s payout towards adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues will rise significantly, straining its cash flow and potentially hindering its […]
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