Telecom Industry
Reliance Jio IPO Launch Later, Tariff Hike First
Another round of telecom tariff hikes appears to be on the horizon, with Reliance Jio Infocomm expected to increase rates in the next fiscal year, likely ahead of its anticipated initial public offering (IPO), according to industry sources. Reliance Jio, the sector leader, previously initiated a tariff hike in June 2024 after nearly two-and-a-half […]
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AGR Dues Relief: Will Budget 2025 Deliver ₹1 Lakh Crore Boost for Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel?
In a significant move for the cash-strapped telecom companies Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel, the Indian government is reportedly considering a proposal to waive a portion of their Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues. If implemented, this measure could counter the prevailing duopoly of Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio and Sunil Bharti Mittal-led Airtel. AGR, or Adjusted […]
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Jio Q3 Net Profit Rises 4.9% QoQ to ₹6,861 Crore, ARPU Hits ₹203.3
Reliance Jio Ltd reported its third-quarter results for FY25, exceeding analyst expectations for net profit, revenue, and average revenue per user (ARPU). The telecom arm of Reliance Industries Ltd posted a consolidated net profit of ₹6,861 crore, reflecting a 4.9% quarter-on-quarter growth compared to ₹5,447 crore in Q3 FY24. Revenue from operations increased by 4.3% […]
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Vodafone Idea Collaborates with HCLSoftware to Automate 4G and 5G Networks
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has teamed up with HCLSoftware to enhance the performance of its 4G and 5G networks. Leveraging HCL Augmented Network Automation (HCL ANA), a multi-vendor self-optimizing network (MV-SON) platform, Vi aims to optimize its Ericsson and Samsung networks. This initiative focuses on improving network performance, conserving energy, and delivering superior services to its […]
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DoT Questions Adani Group on 5G Rollout Delays
Two years after acquiring 5G spectrum, the Adani Group has yet to roll out its captive networks, citing commercial unviability. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has now sought an action plan from the group, raising the possibility of spectrum surrender. This isn’t the first time the DoT, under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, […]
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Telecom Tariff Hike 10% Incoming in 2025
Indian telecom operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea are anticipated to implement a 10% tariff hike later this year, marking the second increase within a year. The last tariff hike of up to 25% was introduced in July 2024 after a two-year gap. Analysts suggest the move is driven by the operators’ focus […]
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Ahead of Reliance Jio IPO, Jio AirFiber Expands its Business
Reliance Jio is scaling up its 5G-based fixed wireless access (FWA) business, Jio AirFiber, with plans to significantly increase customer additions over the coming year. This move is part of a broader strategy to drive 5G monetization ahead of a potential initial public offering (IPO) by late 2025. Jio aims to onboard one million AirFiber […]
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Top Telecom Share to Buy in 2025- Airtel, Says CLSA
CLSA has identified Bharti Airtel as its top pick in the Indian telecom sector, citing strong growth prospects and the rapid expansion of its 5G network. “In 2024, Reliance Jio gained 15 basis points of Revenue Market Share (RMS) to reach 41.6%, while Bharti Airtel outperformed with a 180 basis points increase, bringing its RMS […]
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Subscription Growth Q3 FY25- Airtel to Lead Subscribers Count
Subscriber growth in the telecom sector is expected to recover from Q3 FY25 following a temporary dip due to SIM consolidation, according to a report by ICICI Securities (ISec). Bharti Airtel is poised to gain the most, with projected subscriber additions of around 5 million, while Reliance Jio is estimated to add 3 million subscribers. […]
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BMS Advocates Promotions Over VRS for BSNL Employees
The decision by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to introduce a second Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) has sparked opposition from employee unions, adding to an already complex situation. Initially, the BSNL Employee Union voiced objections to the proposal, and now the Bharat Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) has joined the resistance, advocating for employee promotions instead of […]
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