Telecom Industry
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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RailTel wins Rs 1.97 billion contract from State Bank of India for five-year telecom connectivity services
Summary: RailTel Corporation of India has received a Rs 1.97 billion order, excluding taxes, from the State Bank of India to provide telecom connectivity across India. The five-year contract, running from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, covers MPLS links for SBI’s data centres and disaster recovery facilities, branch connectivity and point-to-point links at […]
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IMC 2026 Wraps Up, Emphasising India’s Ambition to Become a Global Technology Leader
Summary: India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 concluded in New Delhi after four days of discussions and technology demonstrations focused on the theme “Scale Without Boundaries.” The event brought together over 600 exhibitors and partners, 500 startups and 900 thought leaders to explore AI, 5G, 6G, satellite connectivity, telecom manufacturing and cybersecurity. Speakers highlighted India’s progress […]
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IMC 2026: Vi Business and Hindalco Join Forces to Set Up a Private Network at an Odisha Bauxite Mine
Summary: Vi Business has partnered with Hindalco Industries to deploy a dedicated private network at the Baphlimali Bauxite Mine in Odisha, marking Hindalco’s first such deployment and a significant step in its digital transformation and Industry 4.0 journey. The multi-year project will provide secure, high-performance connectivity to support worker safety, fleet management, drone and CCTV […]
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New Mobile Recharge Rules Announced: What Jio, Airtel and Vi Customers Need to Know
Summary: TRAI has revised mobile recharge rules, requiring Jio, Airtel and Vi to offer more affordable voice-and-SMS-only plans without bundled data, including options with shorter and monthly renewal periods. The move is aimed at giving greater flexibility to users who have limited need for mobile data, particularly low-income consumers, senior citizens and Wi-Fi users. Operators […]
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Government officially disbands the 37-year-old Digital Communications Commission
Summary: The Government of India has formally dissolved the Digital Communications Commission (DCC), the Department of Telecommunications’ key inter-departmental decision-making body. Established in 1989 as the Telecom Commission and renamed in 2018, the DCC handled major telecom policy and financial matters, including spectrum pricing and regulatory recommendations. Its final meeting was held on September 3, […]
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TRAI to Review Airtel and Jio Complaints Regarding Vi’s Port-In Offers
Summary: TRAI will review complaints from Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio alleging that Vodafone Idea (Vi) is offering tariff-related benefits to customers who port their mobile numbers to its network. The operators argue that such offers may act as incentives to attract subscribers and conflict with TRAI’s earlier position against preferential benefits for port-in customers. […]
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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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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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