Tariff
Indian Telecom Operators Expected to Raise Tariffs by 15% by End-2025
Summary:Indian telecom operators, along with Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea, are anticipated to raise tariffs by using round 15% with the aid of the give up of 2025 to enhance ARPU, get better 5G investments, and give a boost to monetary stability. The hike will likely roll out in stages, by and large affecting prepaid […]
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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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Mobile Recharge Price Hike Might be in December 2025
Summary:India’s major telecom operators — Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) — are set to raise mobile recharge prices by 10–12% starting December 1, 2025. The move marks the first major tariff hike since 2024 and is aimed at ensuring financial sustainability, supporting 5G rollout, and improving network quality. Jio, Airtel, and Vi […]
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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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Your Recharge Price May Increase Soon, Tariff Hikes are Near
Summary:Mobile bills in India are expected to increase by 10–12% by year-end, driven by strong subscriber growth—especially among mid‑ and high-paying users. Analysts warn this follows last year’s tariff hikes and may feature new tiered data plans. Previous increases in July 2024 raised base-plan prices by 11–23%. Mobile users can expect a 10–12% rise in […]
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BSNL to Expand 4G Network with Free 5G Access & Competitive Tariffs
State-run BSNL plans to ramp up its 4G rollout with 1 lakh additional towers, following a successful first phase. Once the network stabilizes, the Cabinet will be approached for approval. Minister of State Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani emphasized that this move will enable cost-effective tariffs and potentially free 5G wireless access to attract customers. Pemmasani highlighted […]
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Telecom Tariff Hike Expected in H2
Telecom operators are expected to initiate another round of tariff hikes in the second half of the current fiscal year, driven by stable subscriber growth and the waning impact of the July 2024 hikes, according to analysts. Data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) indicates a steady return to net subscriber growth, predominantly […]
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Tariff Hike News- TRAI and Telecom Operators Clashes Over Tariff Plan Mandates
The ongoing dispute between the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and leading telecom operators—Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and Reliance Jio—centers on how mobile plans are structured and the resulting impact on consumers and industry revenues. TRAI’s Perspective TRAI is increasingly concerned about the growing complexity of bundled plans, which combine voice, SMS, data, […]
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India’s Telecom Sector Eyes Another Tariff Hike by End-2025: Bernstein
India’s leading telecom operators may introduce another round of tariff hikes by the end of 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to improve sector profitability. According to global brokerage firm Bernstein, this move could act as a major growth catalyst and improve revenue predictability across the industry. Tariff Hikes Expected by November–December 2025 Bernstein anticipates […]
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