Telecom Industry
Bharti Airtel Capex to Level Up by FY27, Says JP Morgan
Summary:Bharti Airtel is planning to significantly ramp up capital expenditure (Capex) in home broadband, data centers, and 5G potentially triggering a new capex cycle from fiscal 2027 a shift highlighted by JP Morgan in its latest India telecom analysis. Bharti Airtel’s renewed push into broadband, data centers and 5G infrastructure is expected to drive up […]
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ICRA Predicts Indian Telecom Industry Outcome in Coming Years
ICRA projects that India’s telecom industry will maintain strong financial momentum in the coming years, with operating income expected to grow by 10–12% in FY2026, reaching ₹3.5-3.7 lakh crore. This follows the 12–14% revenue growth estimated for FY2025, which lifted industry income to ₹3.2-3.3 lakh crore, driven primarily by tariff hikes and improving ARPU levels. […]
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Bharti Airtel Promoter, Sunil Mittal Share Sale at Worth Rs 7193 Crore
Summary:Bharti Airtel’s promoter Mittal family is set to sell shares worth ₹7,193 crore in the secondary market, continuing its recent trend of offloading stake to unlock value. This sale involves 3.43 crore shares (0.56% stake) at a floor price of ₹2,096.7, marking a strategic move as promoters have already raised over ₹31,000 crore in the […]
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Airtel Escalates on Tejas Network’s Letter Regarding Faulty Equipment
Summary:The dispute between Bharti Airtel and Tejas Networks has intensified after Airtel reiterated that Tejas’s equipment used in Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL)’s 4G rollout, is “sub-standard” and causing interference in its 900 MHz network in Rajasthan. Tejas strongly refuted the claim, arguing that its radios meet all international and domestic emission norms and that […]
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Tejas Networks Writes to Airtel Regarding Allegations of Faulty Telecom Equipment
Summary:Tejas Networks has formally denied Airtel’s claim that its equipment is “sub-standard” and causing interference in Airtel’s 900 MHz network in Rajasthan. Tejas states that its radios meet all required standards and that the real cause of interference is Airtel’s tower deployment practices and the close spectrum adjacency between Airtel and BSNL. Tejas Networks has […]
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Airtel and Vi Download Speed Tops, Jio has Best Upload Speed
Summary:TRAI’s latest Delhi drive test shows that Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) deliver the fastest 4G and 5G download speeds, while Jio leads in upload speeds. Airtel recorded the highest peak 5G download speed at 198.72 Mbps, and Jio topped upload speeds with 21.88 Mbps. This highlights a clear network performance split: Airtel and Vi […]
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BBB Rating for Bharti Airtel by S&P Global
Summary:S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Bharti Airtel’s long-term credit rating to BBB, reflecting strong earnings growth, rising ARPU, and improving cash flows. Airtel’s solid market position, tariff hikes, and steady subscriber additions are expected to further strengthen its financial profile over the next two years. S&P Global Ratings has raised Bharti Airtel’s long-term issuer credit […]
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BSNL VoWiFi Calling to Start Soon
Summary:BSNL is preparing to launch VoWi-Fi (Wi-Fi Calling) soon, a feature already offered by private operators. Live pilots in two zones show strong results, and BSNL’s CMD has confirmed that the service will be rolled out after final approval. This upgrade will significantly improve indoor call quality for BSNL users. BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) […]
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Indus Towers an Undervalued Company, Says Bharti Airtel CEO
Summary:Bharti Airtel’s CEO Gopal Vittal recently described Indus Towers as a “very clearly undervalued” asset — citing its importance for network infrastructure, strong dividend potential, and strategic value. Despite some drop in Indus Towers’ net profit in the latest quarter, Airtel is confident about its long-term advantage and has taken steps to increase its stake. […]
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Vodafone Idea in Talks with DoT for Next AGR Steps
Summary:Vodafone Idea (Vi) is actively working with the Indian government to find a long-term solution for its ₹78,500 crore adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, following the recent Supreme Court order allowing reassessment of these liabilities. The telecom operator is also in discussions with banks and NBFCs to raise funds, with progress dependent on the resolution […]
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