Telecom Industry
Scindia: C-DOT to Help India Move From Telecom Self-Reliance to Global Leadership
Summary: The government has highlighted C-DOT’s role in helping India transition from telecom self-reliance to becoming a global source of technology and innovation. At its 43rd Foundation Day, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia noted India’s progress in indigenous 4G and 5G technologies and said C-DOT could help the country take a leading position in 6G. C-DOT […]
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BRICS Meeting: India and Brazil Enter into Telecom Sector MoU
Summary: India and Brazil have signed an MoU to deepen cooperation in telecommunications and ICT, focusing on digital innovation, infrastructure, cybersecurity, digital public infrastructure and emerging technologies. Signed during the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting in Pune, the agreement will encourage knowledge sharing, research, capacity building and collaboration on next-generation communication technologies. The partnership is […]
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Supreme Court Dismisses Review Petition Challenging GST Treatment of Telecom Towers as Movable Property
Summary: The Supreme Court has dismissed the CGST department’s review petition, reaffirming that telecom towers qualify as movable property and are eligible for Input Tax Credit (ITC) under GST. The decision supports telecom companies such as Bharti Airtel and Indus Towers, confirming that towers fall under plant and machinery and are not excluded by Section […]
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Telecom Operators Owe Government Rs 1.4 Lakh Crore in AGR Dues Through FY26
Summary: Telecom operators owed the government more than Rs 1.4 lakh crore in AGR dues as of March 31, 2026, Parliament was informed. Vodafone Idea had the highest outstanding amount at Rs 66,149 crore, followed by Bharti Airtel, Tata Group and MTNL, while BSNL had no dues. The government noted that the figures may change […]
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Government secures total investment commitments of ₹55 billion for India’s inaugural Telecom Manufacturing Zone
Summary: India’s first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) in Gwalior has secured fresh investment commitments of ₹20 billion at its second investors’ meet in Mumbai, taking total pledged investments to ₹55 billion and the projected employment generation to over 18,000 jobs. The government aims to attract more than ₹100 billion in investments through the project, which […]
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Government Prohibits Telecom Infrastructure Providers From Transferring Network Data Overseas
Summary: The Central Government has introduced the Telecommunications (Authorisation for Telecommunication Network) Rules, 2026, requiring all telecom network data, logs, and related information to be stored exclusively within India and prohibiting their transfer or sharing outside the country. The new framework, issued by the DoT under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, also grants the government enhanced […]
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India’s telecom providers are moving away from price-based competition and are instead focusing on delivering superior user experiences as a key differentiator, according to Opensignal
Summary: India’s telecom industry in early 2026 is evolving toward a more mature phase, with operators shifting focus from price competition to delivering superior customer experience through better network quality and localized strategies. While Reliance Jio continues to lead nationally, competition is increasingly driven at the metro level, where targeted investments and performance differences influence […]
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India’s Telecom Sector in 2023: A Year of Striking Growth and Challenges
India’s telecom sector experienced remarkable growth in 2023, marked by the nationwide rollout of 5G, positioning the country as a global leader with over 3.97 lakh 5G BTS sites across 738 districts by November. The industry boasts 1.148 billion wireless subscribers, reflecting a 1.9% growth from the previous year, with average data usage per subscriber […]
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Government Trying To Maintain Telecom Service As The Most Affordable Service
The Indian government is determined to maintain the country’s position as the most affordable telecommunications service provider worldwide, according to Union Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Despite this commitment, telecom operators have faced challenges monetizing 5G services since their launch last year. Vaishnaw expressed this during an interview at India Mobile Congress 2023, emphasizing that India’s […]
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