TELECOM
Jio urges TRAI to include L and S bands in auction framework for satellite direct-to-device services
Calls for pilot trials to determine coexistence parameters for IMT and satellite use in 6 GHz band.
TELECOM
Vodafone Idea wants surrender rights for pre-2022 spectrum; Airtel seeks refund or adjustment of charges
Two leading telcos, Vodafone Idea and Airtel, have argued for a revision in spectrum surrender policy.
BUSINESS
Telcos urge government to auction entire 6GHz band for mobile use, warn against Wi-Fi split
The Department of Telecommunications has proposed auctioning only the upper 700MHz of the 6GHz band for mobile use, while delicensing the lower 500MHz for Wi-Fi. Telcos
BUSINESS
India’s 5G expansion to pick up in 2026; Nokia, Ericsson expect strong rebound
Global majors such as Nokia and Ericsson — which power the 4G and 5G networks of all three private operators — foresee stronger demand as telcos accelerate deployments, particularly across rural and semi-urban regions.
BUSINESS
Jio’s low-cost 5G tech stack sets stage for global growth in $121 billion telecom gear market: Jefferies
Jio Platforms has developed an end-to-end suite of 5G technology solutions spanning both mobile and home broadband
BUSINESS
50% US tariff on fiber optics hits Sterlite Tech's profitability, but AI-led data growth keeps outlook strong: MD
Despite the tariff overhang, STL is seeing robust traction across its key markets — the US and Europe. The company’s order book in the first half of FY26 has nearly doubled year-over-year, with strong demand particularly coming from telecom operators and data centre clients.
BUSINESS
Sterlite Technologies reports Rs 4 crore profit in Q2, revenue
STL’s order book in the first half of FY26 expanded by about 135% year-on-year, with the open order book at the end of Q2 standing at Rs 5,188 crore.
BUSINESS
Beyond smartphones: MediaTek India bets on automotive, 5G, data centres to power next phase of growth
In an interview to Moneycontrol, MediaTek India MD Anku Jain shares the chipmaker's strategy to democratise 5G, India’s semiconductor manufacturing and why he believes that this time the chip push is for real
TECHNOLOGY
Chip giants weigh local sourcing in India to make smartphones, electronics more affordable
Qualcomm and MediaTek have expressed willingness to tap into India’s emerging fabrication and chip packaging capacities if local production proves strategically and commercially viable
BUSINESS
SC written order clarifies scope of AGR order, limits re-examination to Vodafone Idea
The modified order provides a significant breather for the financially strained telecom operator, in which the government currently holds around 49% stake.
TELECOM
5G yet to live up to its promise globally; Airtel rolling out 5G dual mode with SA capability in phases: Gopal Vittal
Gopal Vittal also noted that the key benefits of 5G standalone — such as lower latency and stronger uplink performance
BUSINESS
Airtel to step up data center investments under Nxtra, raising Indus stake for strategic growth: Gopal Vittal
Nxtra currently commands a 10–12% market share in India’s data center segment, but Airtel believes there is significant headroom for growth
COMPANIES
Airtel to seek reassessment of AGR dues issue with govt: MD Gopal Vittal
Airtel MD said the company welcomes the apex court’s clarification, which permits the government to undertake a detailed reassessment of the dues
BUSINESS
Missed buying a smartphone during festive sales? Pay more now as companies hike prices
Sources said the latest round of price hikes is driven by rising memory component costs, broader supply chain pressures affecting other key components, and rupee’s depreciation against US dollar
BUSINESS
Apple captures 28% value share in India, becomes the third-largest global iPhone market by volume
The premium segment led market growth with 29% YoY shipment growth, lifting the overall market’s value by 18% and pushing average selling prices (ASPs) up 13% YoY.
BUSINESS
Eutelsat OneWeb yet to get security clearance for satellite broadband as Starlink conducts demo in Mumbai
Sources said OneWeb had previously complied with all security guidelines but was required to again demonstrate compliance under the Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) new guidelines introduced in May this year.
BUSINESS
Starlink begins hiring in India ahead of satellite broadband launch
Starlink is recruiting for finance and accounting roles—including payments manager, accounting manager, senior treasury analyst, and tax manager—as part of its initial hiring drive, according to listings on the SpaceX careers page and LinkedIn. All roles are based in Bengaluru, Starlink’s operational hub in India.
BUSINESS
Apple hits all-time revenue record in India on iPhone 17 surge
Chief executive Tim Cook credited the robust demand for iPhone 17 for driving the record results and said he expects the momentum to continue into the December quarter.
TELECOM
BSNL nears revenue target with 93% achievement in September quarter, ARPU at Rs 91: Jyotiraditya Scindia
The minister urged BSNL to benchmark its network and service standards against private operators to identify and bridge performance gaps
BUSINESS
Govt to seek legal advice on Supreme Court’s limited AGR relief for Vodafone Idea
According to the order, the ruling pertains exclusively to Vodafone Idea and covers only the additional AGR dues up to FY2016-17
TELECOM
Supreme Court order on Vodafone Idea limited to additional AGR dues up to FY2016-17
The order came in response to Vodafone Idea’s petition seeking to quash additional AGR demands raised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and to reconcile dues as per the Deduction Verification Guidelines of February 2020.
BUSINESS
India Post to be revamped into modern logistics powerhouse; targets 75% revenue from parcels and mail in three years: Scindia
“I want our target to be that in the next three years, parcels and mails should be a minimum of 75% of our total revenue,” Scindia said at India Post’s quarterly performance review, calling it a central focus of the department’s next phase of growth.
COMPANIES
Govt to study SC order before taking call on Vodafone Idea relief: Scindia
A government official said Vodafone Idea will have to formally communicate the kind of relief it is seeking once the court issues its directive
BUSINESS
Elon Musk's Starlink to demo lawful interception of satellite broadband to Indian authorities this week
Starlink to conduct security, technical demo runs in Mumbai on October 30-31
