BUSINESS
Digital inclusion, not spectrum fees, will drive satcom value in India: Eutelsat-OneWeb
Neha Idnani, Eutelsat-OneWeb’s VP for APAC operations, said clear and predictable regulation was essential to unlock investments and scale satellite services in India.
COMPANIES
Xiaomi flags cash-flow risk as market share slides, $545 million remains frozen in India probes
India also stood out as the only major market to record a year-on-year decline in Q3, with Xiaomi’s share slipping 3.2% to 13.4%
BUSINESS
Apple expands AppleCare+ in India with theft-and-loss service and cheaper flexible plans
Customers can view available plans and purchase coverage for eligible devices directly via the Settings app on iPhone, iPad or Mac, with protection starting immediately after signup.
BUSINESS
Starlink, OneWeb technically ready for commercial launch: IN-SPACe chief Pawan Goenka
Goenka confirmed that three satcom companies Starlink, Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio-Ses combine have already received IN-SPACe authorisation, and security trials are underway
BUSINESS
iPhone craze deepens in India: Younger buyers, strong channels and manufacturing push to fuel multi-year double-digit growth
With iPhones already commanding an 9% volume share and a 28% value share in the Indian smartphone market, analysts say Apple's next leg of growth will come from deepening demand in Tier-2, Tier-3 and smaller cities.
TECHNOLOGY
Cyient gears up for $29-billion smart meter market with 40nm chip, eyes design scheme under ISM
A company executive said the next phase of India’s design schemes will be critical for accelerating homegrown silicon IP, even as Cyient remains open to acquisitions to fast-track capability expansion
BUSINESS
Govt working with industry for smartphone PLI 2.0, plans to indigenously design 30 chipsets for domestic, export needs: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Expanding on India’s semiconductor roadmap, Vaishnaw said the government is progressing with its plan to design and manufacture 30 strategic chipsets to meet domestic and export needs.
TECHNOLOGY
India must deepen electronics capabilities amid geopolitical turbulence: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Vaishnaw said India has moved beyond the assembly-first era and must now fortify the deeper capabilities required to stay competitive and withstand global disruptions
BUSINESS
Lava to enter UK market in early 2026, aims to take Made-in-India smartphones global
The United Kingdom will be Lava’s first major overseas market under its renewed global expansion strategy.
BUSINESS
Vodafone Idea seeks long-term AGR solution from govt, aims to expand 4G and 5G coverage
In September, Vodafone Idea had sought a waiver of penalty and interest on an AGR demand of Rs 9,450 crore raised by the Department of Telecommunications
BUSINESS
GSMA calls for major rethink of India’s reserve price mechanism, warns against “oversupply” narrative
According to GSMA Intelligence data, India’s spectrum cost burden is among the highest in the world, at roughly 26% of operator recurring revenues—limiting the capital available for 5G and upcoming 6G expansion.
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
