Government
Govt to Hold High-Level Meeting on MTNL’s Future Amid Soaring Debt Crisis
Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan is set to convene a crucial meeting next week with key stakeholders to chart the future course for the financially stressed state-run telecom firm Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL). The discussion will primarily focus on the company’s mounting loan defaults and a roadmap for financial recovery. MTNL has defaulted on loan […]
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Is the Government Easing Up on ‘Make in India’ for Telecom Gear?
In what appears to be a significant policy shift, the Indian government has released a new notification that hints at relaxing the stringent local sourcing requirements for telecom equipment manufacturers. This comes as a surprising turn, especially after recent years of a strong push for localization and self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat campaign. The new […]
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Elon Musk’s Starlink India Soon to be Start Its Service, Waiting for License
India is poised to welcome Elon Musk’s Starlink into its growing satellite internet ecosystem. Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, on June 5, confirmed that Starlink is on track to become the third satellite internet provider licensed to operate in India, alongside Reliance Jio and Bharti’s OneWeb. “In the coming days, the third license will be issued,” […]
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Government to Boost Telecom Exports, Aim for Universal Connectivity and 1 Million Jobs by 2030
The Indian government is gearing up to enhance telecom product exports, with a strategic focus on achieving universal connectivity and generating one million new jobs by 2030. The Ministry of Communications, in collaboration with key stakeholders, is finalizing a comprehensive policy to transform India’s telecom and digital infrastructure over the next five years, according to […]
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Operation Sindoor News: Government Directs Telcos to Enhance Disaster Preparedness and Secure Critical Infrastructure
The Indian government has instructed all private and state-owned telecom operators to ramp up disaster-level preparedness, ensure uninterrupted nationwide connectivity, and collaborate effectively to maintain seamless network operations during emergencies. During a meeting on May 7, telecom operators were urged to compile and regularly update a list of critical telecom infrastructure and installations, with a […]
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Government’s Decision on Dues-to-Equity Conversion Sparks Industry Concerns
The government’s move to allow telecom licensees to convert statutory dues—including spectrum and adjusted gross revenue (AGR) liabilities—into equity has sparked calls for safeguards to prevent potential misuse, according to a recent report. Industry Reactions to the Centre’s Policy Shift Following the Centre’s decision to convert Vodafone Idea’s ₹36,950 crore spectrum dues into government equity, […]
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Government Stake in Vi Confirmed
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has issued 36.95 billion equity shares to the Government of India, represented by the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), following approval under Section 62(4) of the Companies Act, 2013. The allotment, cleared by the company’s Capital Raising Committee on April 8, 2025, is valued at ₹36,950 crore, with […]
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Government Expands Telecom Connectivity Under Digital Bharat Nidhi
The Government of India is actively working to enhance internet-based telecom connectivity in rural and remote areas through various schemes under Digital Bharat Nidhi. One of the key initiatives is the 4G Saturation Project, which aims to ensure mobile coverage in every village across the country. Additionally, the BharatNet project is being implemented in phases […]
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Government to Fast-Track BSNL Land Monetization Worth ₹4,000 Crore
The Government of India is set to aggressively pursue the monetization of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited’s (BSNL) land assets, with an estimated outlay of ₹4,000 crore, according to Telecommunications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. The monetization process will be executed in different phases, with land assets valued below ₹100 crore managed directly by BSNL’s Board and the […]
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National Broadband Mission 2.0 to be Launched on 1st April 2025
The Indian government has undertaken several key measures to enhance broadband connectivity in rural areas and bridge the digital divide through the National Broadband Mission (NBM). These initiatives include streamlining infrastructure development, ensuring stable broadband access, and funding projects to expand high-speed internet services across the country, including Tamil Nadu. Gati Shakti Sanchar Portal and […]
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