Budget
BSNL Budget 2025 Funding Cut by 59%, ₹33,757.58 Crore Allocated
The government has allocated ₹33,757.58 crore to BSNL in the 2025 budget, marking a 59% decline from the ₹82,916.20 crore allocated in the previous year. However, BSNL was only able to utilize ₹72,027.65 crore of last year’s allocation. Additionally, the budget did not include grants-in-aid for BSNL’s GST payments. According to Mahesh Uppal, Director of […]
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Union Budget 2025 News- Government Cuts BCD on Carrier-Grade Ethernet Switches to 10%
The central government is reducing the basic customs duty (BCD) on carrier-grade Ethernet switches from 20% to 10% to align it with non-carrier-grade Ethernet switches and avoid classification disputes, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced while presenting the Union Budget 2025-26. Watch: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the NDA government's second full #UnionBudget2025 of […]
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Union Budget 2025 News- Broadband Connectivity Announced in Rural Areas under BharatNet Scheme
The central government will extend broadband connectivity to all government-run secondary schools and primary healthcare centres (PHCs) in rural areas through the BharatNet initiative, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced while presenting the Union Budget for 2025-26. Watch: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the NDA government's second full #UnionBudget2025 of its third term, and […]
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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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Budget 2024: BSNL Budget Allocation the Most with Rs 82,916 Crore
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed a budget allocation of ₹1.28 lakh crore for telecom projects and public sector firms under the Telecom Ministry, with a significant portion earmarked for state-owned BSNL, according to the Budget 2024-25 document. Out of the total proposed allocation, over ₹1 lakh crore is designated for BSNL and MTNL-related […]
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Budget 2024: Cost of 4G and 5G Network Rollouts Set to Rise with Customs Duty Increase
The upcoming rollouts of 4G and 5G networks are expected to become more expensive, following Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s proposal to increase the basic customs duty (BCD) on printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) from 10% to 15% in the Budget 2024-25. PCBAs are a crucial component in various telecom equipment, including mobile base stations, and […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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