Telecom Infrastructure
Government secures total investment commitments of ₹55 billion for India’s inaugural Telecom Manufacturing Zone
Summary: India’s first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) in Gwalior has secured fresh investment commitments of ₹20 billion at its second investors’ meet in Mumbai, taking total pledged investments to ₹55 billion and the projected employment generation to over 18,000 jobs. The government aims to attract more than ₹100 billion in investments through the project, which […]
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India Announces First Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Madhya Pradesh
Summary: The Government of India is set to establish the country’s first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) in Madhya Pradesh to strengthen domestic telecom production and support the Make in India initiative. Spread across more than 350 acres, the project will manufacture telecom equipment, optical fibre, mobile phones, and networking products, with over ₹493 crore allocated […]
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Government Prohibits Telecom Infrastructure Providers From Transferring Network Data Overseas
Summary: The Central Government has introduced the Telecommunications (Authorisation for Telecommunication Network) Rules, 2026, requiring all telecom network data, logs, and related information to be stored exclusively within India and prohibiting their transfer or sharing outside the country. The new framework, issued by the DoT under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, also grants the government enhanced […]
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DTH and Cable Operators Call for Equal Regulatory Treatment Under the New Telecom Framework
Summary: India’s cable TV and DTH industry is urging the government to introduce a technology-neutral regulatory framework that ensures equal treatment for all television distribution platforms. Operators argue that licensed players face higher compliance costs than streaming services and DD Free Dish, placing them at a competitive disadvantage amid declining subscribers and revenue. The industry […]
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Following Digital Infrastructure, Bharti Airtel Expands Focus to Data Centres, Cloud, and Financial Services
Summary: Bharti Airtel is expanding beyond telecom infrastructure by prioritising financial services, data centres, and cloud computing as its next growth engines after investing over ₹3.3 lakh crore in digital infrastructure over the past decade. The company plans to invest ₹20,000 crore in Airtel Money, while Nxtra is developing 1 GW of data centre capacity […]
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Gujarat Unveils Data Centre Policy 2026–29 to Strengthen Digital Infrastructure
Summary: The Gujarat Government has unveiled its first Data Centre Policy 2026–29, aiming to attract ₹6 trillion in investments and develop 7.5 GW of data centre capacity to establish the state as a leading hub for hyperscale data centres, cloud infrastructure, and AI-driven digital services. The policy offers a combination of fiscal incentives—including capital and […]
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Google Cloud Eyes Further Expansion of AI Data Centre Footprint in India Beyond Visakhapatnam
Summary: Google Cloud plans to expand its AI data centre investments in India beyond its upcoming 1 GW facility in Visakhapatnam, signalling a broader long-term strategy for the country. The company said its previously announced $15 billion investment is only the first phase of its plans and intends to double its capital expenditure on Indian […]
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ESDS Unveils Indigenous Sovereign AI Cloud Platform for India
Summary: ESDS Software Solution has launched Swaraj Cloud, a sovereign AI cloud platform that is fully developed, hosted, and operated within India. Designed to ensure complete data residency while reducing dependence on foreign infrastructure, the platform is intended to meet the regulatory and compliance needs of sectors such as banking, government, healthcare, and public services. […]
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NEC Secures Supply Deal for I-2SEA Submarine Fibre-Optic Cable Project
Summary: NEC Corporation has signed a supply agreement with a consortium comprising Lightstorm, Microsoft, Singtel, and Tata Communications for the I-2SEA submarine cable system connecting India, Malaysia, and Singapore. Spanning approximately 3,600 km, the cable will link key AI and data centre hubs, including Hyderabad, Chennai, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur, with commercial operations expected to […]
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Tata Communications Commits $152 Million to Strengthen Singapore–India Connectivity
Summary: Tata Communications has announced a $152 million investment to expand its subsea cable network, strengthening connectivity between India and Singapore to support the growing demand for AI, cloud, and digital services. The project includes new cable systems linking Mumbai and Chennai with Singapore, which will integrate with the company’s existing fibre network connecting over […]
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