Budget

5G/6G

Union Budget 2024: Govt Focus on Boosting 5G & 6G Development

The upcoming Union Budget is expected to include initiatives aimed at boosting India’s 5G ecosystem and allocating funds for further research and development in 6G, according to officials from the Department of Telecommunications. Officials stated that 5G infrastructure will serve as the foundation for developing 6G technology, which promises a new spectrum of solutions. As […]

Telecom Industry

Telecom Infrastructure Providers Urge Simplification of GST Regime in Budget 2024

The Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (Dipa) has urged for a flexible regulatory and policy framework, including favorable goods and services tax (GST) norms, leading up to the Union Budget 2024. TR Dua, Director-General of Dipa, emphasized the need for the budget to delineate supportive policies and simplified regulations to foster the growth of the telecom […]

Regulatory

COAI Calls for Tax Reforms and Duty Exemptions in Telecom Budget Proposal 2024-25

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has submitted recommendations for the Union Budget 2024-25 to the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, focusing on improving the financial health of the telecom industry. The key requests made by the telecom body for the budget are as follows: In terms of Regulatory Levies, COAI proposes the […]