Telecom Industry
MTNL Fined by NSE and BSE for SEBI Norm Violations
Summary:Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has been fined Rs 6.73 lakh by both the NSE (National Stock Exchange) and BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) for failing to comply with SEBI’s LODR (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) regulations. The penalty was imposed due to gaps in board composition, including the absence of a woman director and non-compliance […]
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Reliance Jio Recharge Price Might Hike Before its IPO Launch, Says Analysts
India’s largest telecom operator, Reliance Jio, is set to for an important tariff hike before its IPO, which has been targeted in early 2026. According to industry analysts, the price hike in November or December 2025 – can be up to 15% high. The objective of this strategy is to improve the profitability of Jio, […]
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Trump’s 50% Tariffs on Indian Goods, What’s the Impact on India’s Telecom Sector?
Summary:From 27th August 2025, 12:01 AM EDT, the United States has imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods, a step that can significantly affect India’s telecom sector. While the shipments that leave India before the deadline have been approved by 17 September, new duties have been set to make Indian telecom equipment exports less competitive in […]
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Indian Army and Bharti Airtel Partner to Boost Mobile Connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh’s Border Districts
Summary:The Indian Army’s DAO Division has signed an MoU with Bharti Airtel to expand the mobile network infrastructure in Dibang Valley and Dau Delai Valley of Anjaw of Arunachal Pradesh, to ensure reliable communication for both local communities and soldiers. The objective of this initiative is to bridge digital division, improve security and support socio-economic […]
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DoT Seeks PMO Help to Save Vodafone Idea from Insolvency by FY26
The intervention of the DoT highlights the gravity of Vodafone Idea’s financial crisis, as the existence of Telco now rests on government’s support. Vi has informed the officials that its ongoing loan talks with banks are completely dependent on receiving assistance related to the AGR liabilities. Government may slash AGR dues for #Vi, #Airtel. @EyeshwaryaPatil […]
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BSNL Q1 Results 2026- Revenues Go Up 14.51% YoY
Summary:In Q1 FY26, BSNL reported an increase of ₹5,026.4 crore in the 14.51% year-to-year (YoY) operating revenue, while its net loss increased to ₹1,049 crore as compared to ₹1,049 crore. Despite the quarterly loss, falling expenses and increasing revenue indicate that BSNL is getting more efficient, strengthening its route towards profitability and preparing for its […]
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India’s Smart Device Exporters Seek Policy Change on Foreign SIM Imports
India’s smart device manufacturers are facing important challenges in preparing their products for exports due to the ban on importing and embedding foreign SIM cards during the manufacturing process. Typically, SIM cards including eSIMs are installed in devices such as connected cars, GPS trackers and other smart gadgets, which are in the factory phase to […]
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DoT Requests Indian Telcos to Prefer Local Telecom Gears
India is urging its major telecom operators– Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea – to increase the use of homegrown telecom equipment rather than relying on foreign makers like Cisco and Ericsson. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has asked these companies to share detailed plans how they will integrate more Indian-made technology in their […]
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Telecom Tariff Hike to be Expected in Early 2026
Summary:Indian mobile users may face another round of telecom tariff hike between October 2025 and January 2026, with the increase to be less than 15–20%, not like 2024 hikes. Analysts have predicted operators such as Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea, which will raise prices to promote revenue and funds, keeping the validity of the […]
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Vodafone Idea 5G Tested in Kolkata (Officially Not Announced)
Summary:Vodafone Idea (Vi) has rolled out its 5G network in Kolkata, making it the first city to receive Vi’s next generation mobile service in West Bengal. Although the official announcement is not yet, the initial user reports confirm that the 5G is live in parts of the city, Siliguri is expected to follow soon. The […]
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