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
BUSINESS
Verified caller name display coming soon: DoT targets all-India rollout of CNAP by March 2026
The CNAP system has already undergone successful inter-operator trials for 4G and newer networks in Haryana and Maharashtra, with Jio and Airtel completing their tests earlier
TECHNOLOGY
VVDN to set up US unit, eyes ECMS incentives for PCB, display production at home
The US plant, along with the facility in UAE, is aimed at bypassing Trump tariffs and help VVDN serve key customers closer to their markets,
TELECOM
DoT orders telecom operators to launch caller name display pilot within a week; 2G users to be left out
While the feature will initially benefit 4G and 5G users, nearly 200 million subscribers on legacy 2G networks will not be able to access the service.
BUSINESS
Indus Towers says SC’s Voda Idea AGR ruling to guide dividend decision; Africa foray expected in 3-6 months
Indus Towers also plans to foray into Africa in the next 3-6 months, starting with Nigeria, Uganda and Zambia, as part of its long-term growth strategy.
BUDGET
AGR relief may trigger fresh equity raise, govt stake dilution in Vodafone Idea: Analysts
Analysts said such relief could unlock a fresh equity raise, dilute the government’s 49% stake, and open the door for further debt-to-equity conversion, setting off a chain of positive developments for the telecom operator.
BUSINESS
Global telecom gear makers in talks with govt to bring in suppliers to boost local value addition
Companies are in talks with DoT, which is working on policy measures to boost local content, both electronic and non-electronic components, as part of India’s push to build a self-reliant telecom equipment supply chain
COMPANIES
SC order opens door for Vodafone Idea’s AGR relief; lenders, investors turn hopeful
The top court on October 27 said that any decision on granting relief to Vodafone Idea falls within the government’s policy domain
BUSINESS
Amazon surpasses $20 billion in exports from India ahead of 2025 goal; targets $80 billion by 2030
Indian exports through Amazon have surged across key categories — led by health and personal care (45 percent), beauty (45 percent) and toys (44 percent)
BUSINESS
Netherlands-based GX Group plans Rs 3,000 crore investment to build India’s first Photonic chip and module ecosystem
The investment includes setting up advanced design and testing infrastructure, developing supply chain partnerships, and gradually scaling toward full-fledged manufacturing capability.
BUSINESS
HFCL eyes 'massive' opportunity in defence sector, bets big on new Andhra manufacturing complex
The Andhra Pradesh unit, which is coming up on a 1,000-acre parcel, will be a manufacturing as well as testing facility for military ammunition
BUSINESS
DoT notifies cybersecurity rules for telcos to tighten security
Several stakeholders and privacy advocates say the rules are potentially invasive and are an overreach, expanding DoT’s jurisdiction over non-telecom entities, which could lead to mass processing of personal data
BUSINESS
US chipmaker Intel says India’s scale and data power make it central to global AI, 6G innovation
Mukherjee emphasized that India must play a stronger role in 6G standardisation to ensure that its innovations gain global scale rather than remain local adaptations.
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.
