COMPANIES
Telco body COAI seeks new spectrum pricing model, cites unsustainable costs and policy gaps
COAI chief said that spectrum pricing must reflect 'present-day realities' rather than legacy expectations of high revenue from auctions
TELECOM
Vodafone Idea turns to Indian vendors like Tejas, HFCL, HCL to cut costs, speed up 4G-5G rollout
Sources told Moneycontrol that the telecom operator has started trialling 4G and 5G wireless equipment from Tejas Networks in one of its circles and could look at commercial orders depending on performance.
BUSINESS
Tejas wants to take 4G-5G stack global, eyes new deals with private telcos at home
The company, which is leading the rollout of BSNL's 4G network, is looking to expand its presence across private telecom operators at home and abroad, aiming for first set of international deals in 2026
BUSINESS
Fortinet deepens intelligence sharing with India against growing AI-driven cybersecurity threats
During a recent 'geopolitical conflict', the company ensured faster and more relevant information exchange with authorities and CERT-IN, helping them safeguard key national assets, Vivek Srivastava, country manager, Fortinet India, tells Moneycontrol
BUSINESS
TRAI proposes steeper fines for delayed tariff filings by telecom operators
A new draft order released on Thursday for public consultation proposes significantly higher penalties, starting at Rs 10,000 per day for the first week of delay and doubling to Rs 20,000 per day thereafter, up to a maximum of Rs 5 lakh.
BUSINESS
Beyond smartphones: Xiaomi HQ 'deeply involved' with India plans, 'value over volume' focus: COO Sudhin Mathur
Sudhin Mathur, COO of Xiaomi India has dismissed speculation that the local arm was being asked to operate independently on its own profits due to reduced attention from the headquarter amid legal and regulatory issues. The COO said India continues to be a key pillar of Xiaomi’s global operations.
BUSINESS
Tata Communications going big on GPU investment; want a clear private 5G policy, says CEO
The company is pushing for a clear private 5G policy framework, as these networks must remain distinct from public 5G services to ensure reliability for mission-critical industrial use cases, Amur Lakshminarayanan tells Moneycontrol
BUSINESS
Made-in-India iPhone 17 Pro, Pro Max hit retail stores to ease supply crunch as Diwali fires up demand
The development follows complaints from retailers who reported receiving only about 60% of the units compared to the iPhone 16 series during the launch period in 2024 despite higher domestic production
BUSINESS
Tata Communications Q2 profit drops 27% YoY despite steady revenue growth
Tata Communications Q2 Results: EBITDA increased 3.9% YoY to Rs 1,174 crore, but the EBITDA margin narrowed by 48 bps.
BUSINESS
India’s smartphone exports soar 95% in September; U.S. accounts for 70% of shipments in April–September 2025
August and September are typically low-export months for the mobile industry due to production adjustments and seasonal shipment cycles.
BUSINESS
India’s early push toward 6G will help shape global standards: Ericsson CTO Erik Ekudden
In an exclusive interaction with Moneycontrol, Ekudden said India’s rapid 5G rollout — among the fastest and most extensive globally — has already positioned the country strongly for the next generation of networks.
BUSINESS
Brookfield-backed Altius bets on telecom network expansion as India’s data consumption soars: Group MD
Set up last year through the merger of Summit Digitel, Crest Digitel and ATC India, Altius has quickly emerged as one of the world’s largest telecom infrastructure platforms with a combined portfolio of around 2.60 lakh towers, including both macro and in-building sites.
BUSINESS
Airtel deepens enterprise play with 5G, AI and sovereign cloud for smart factories and digital infra: Enterprise CEO
Sharat Sinha said the company sees strong momentum in India’s cloud and data centre ecosystem, which has become a cornerstone of the country’s digital infrastructure
COMPANIES
Satellite broadband won’t fix India’s real digital divide but smartphones, digital skills hold key: GSMA
Despite nearly universal 4G coverage and over 80% 5G reach, roughly 690 million Indians remain offline
BUSINESS
On-device AI to spark next wave of smartphone growth in India, says Qualcomm India's Savi Soin
Qualcomm also views India’s expanding policy push - the semiconductor mission, PLI for handsets and ECMS for components - as major catalysts for building a local innovation ecosystem.
BUSINESS
Rakuten Symphony plans 5G pilot with BSNL, eyes deploying Indian-made telecom gear in Japan: Co-Chief Executive Officer of Rakuten Mobile
Rakuten Symphony, which provides software and network solutions globally, has been expanding its partnerships in India across R&D, cloud, and open radio access network (Open RAN) technologies
BUSINESS
iPhone-maker Pegatron setting up new plant in Chennai for 5G equipment eyes local, export markets
Pegatron, one of Apple’s key manufacturing partners, had been assembling iPhones at its Chennai facility.
BUSINESS
Ericsson, govt in talks to deepen telecom manufacturing supply chain; eyes India as key export hub
Currently, India joins China, Romania, and Mexico as the only markets manufacturing and exporting Ericsson’s antenna equipment.
COMPANIES
Starlink readies India rollout, says India capacity will go waste without rural users
Starlink is putting in place the infrastructure required to begin its satcom services in India, entering a field that already includes rivals Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satellite
BUSINESS
Vodafone Idea accelerates 5G rollout, sharpens focus on ARPU growth and customer retention: CMO
Khosla said Vodafone Idea’s immediate strategy revolves around strengthening its core base, improving customer stickiness, and driving ARPU growth through differentiated offerings.
BUSINESS
Nokia sees stronger India revenue growth by 2026 as Vodafone Idea, Airtel ramp up 4G, 5G rollouts: India head
Nokia is already engaged in optical and routing projects with defense partners and sees potential for broader private network deployments in strategic sectors.
BUSINESS
Bharti Airtel’s Vittal flags rising regulatory overreach, seeks balance in digital trust framework
MoS telcom Pemmasani says govt committed to building regulation that protects users without stifling innovation
TECHNOLOGY
India turns innovation into people’s movement: MoS telecom Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar
The minister pointed out that India is now world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, with 1.9 lakh startups, and patent filings have doubled from 2014
INDIA
India now a digital flag-bearer of the World: Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia at IMC 2025
Scindia credited the Prime Minister’s vision for turning connectivity into “a medium of equity and opportunity,” bridging the divide between rich and poor.
