Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Budget 2025 News- Government Cuts BCD on Carrier-Grade Ethernet Switches to 10%
Broadband

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
Broadband

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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Budget 2024 BSNL Budget Allocation the Most with Rs 82,916 Crore
Telecom Infrastructure

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
Telecom Infrastructure

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
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 […]

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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 […]

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