BUSINESS
New draft telecom policy eyes universal 4G coverage, 1 million new jobs, 100 million home broadband by 2030
Open for public consultation, the draft policy lays out a roadmap focused on aggressive infrastructure expansion, deep localization of telecom manufacturing, a massive skilling push, and environmentally sustainable development.
BUSINESS
India’s mobile phone exports jump 11,950% To $24.1 billion backed by rising domestic value addition hits: CDS Study
Alongside thisexport boom, domestic value addition in mobile production has risen sharply to 23%, reflecting a deeper integration of local industry into the global supply chain.
TECHNOLOGY
Dixon expects swift clearance for China JVs, to file new component applications next week
This comes as the company ramps up efforts to expand its component manufacturing capabilities and build a resilient, vertically integrated supply chain
BUSINESS
TRAI, RBI launch pilot for digital consent to curb spam calls, banks and telcos onboard
The pilot, seen as a critical tool in the fight against spam and fraud, includes major banks such as SBI, ICICI, HDFC, Axis Bank, PNB, Canara Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank, along with leading telecom service providers.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple’s AirPods production in India hits China-caused snag, Vietnamese makers stand to gain: Sources
The slowdown stems from a shortage of dysprosium — a key rare earth metal used in high-performance magnets essential for AirPods' compact speakers and haptic components
TECHNOLOGY
Apple iPhone sales in India set to blow past $12-bn mark in 2025, maintains premium market lead
The growth underscores Apple’s deepening market penetration and an increasingly localised India strategy
BUSINESS
India's smartphone market rebounds in Q2 on fresh launches, eased inventory
Chaurasia warned that the second half of 2025 will depend more on retail execution than product cycles, with brands aggressively locking inventory through channel reward programs—offering foreign trips and even cars as incentives for performance during the Monsoon, Puja, and Diwali period
BUSINESS
Tata Communications CEO cites pricing pressure amid uncertain macros, sees traction in AI Cloud
Despite near-term stress in its traditional offerings, the company remains optimistic about its digital business, which continues to see strong momentum and a growing order book.
BUSINESS
Jio doubles down on UBR tech for home broadband, positions itself as India’s deep tech leader: Anshuman Thakur
As of the June 2025 quarter, Jio has connected over 20 million premises, with 7.4 million on AirFiber, making it the largest fixed wireless access (FWA) provider globally, according to the company. A significant chunk of these connections rely on its UBR tech, which operates on unlicensed spectrum and avoids the costs and delays of fiber rollout.
TECHNOLOGY
Exclusive: Apple exports iPhone worth $5 billion in June quarter; overall smartphone exports hit record $7 billion
The figures reaffirm India’s growing role in global smartphone supply chains, particularly for high-value devices.
BUSINESS
Smartphone, electronics makers seek urgent govt action as China chokes equipment, minerals, talent supply; warns serious risk to $32 bn exports
The restrictions, described by the industry as “carefully calibrated”, are said to be affecting the import of capital equipment, critical minerals, and the availability of skilled Chinese technical personnel, all of which are essential for electronics manufacturing at scale.
BUSINESS
Perplexity deal gives Airtel dual win: AI branding and monetization potential, say analysts
The deal allows Airtel to experiment with premium AI services, learn from user behaviour, and potentially monetise the partnership by bundling and reselling Perplexity’s offerings to its vast user base, making it both a marketing and business win.
BUSINESS
Tata Communications Q1 net profit falls 35% to Rs 232 crore
The company's revenue from operations in the reporting period jumped 6.6 percent year-on-year to Rs 5,960 crore as against Rs 5,592 crore in the same period last year.
BUSINESS
Hughes eyes windfall from Starlink, OneWeb as LEO satellite race heats up in India
Hughes expects to become a key go-to-market partner for all major LEO players, including Starlink, Amazon’s Kuiper, and Canada’s Telesat, especially as regulatory clearance nears and spectrum pricing norms are being finalised.
BUSINESS
India’s Apple iPhone exports soar 53% in H1 CY25, driven by surging US demand
The United States emerged as the primary export destination, accounting for 78% of iPhones shipped from India in H1 2025—up from 53% a year ago.
TECHNOLOGY
Airtel to offer free 1-year Perplexity Pro subscription to its customers
Perplexity, which seeks to disrupt Google’s flagship search engine, has seen growing adoption of its service in India in recent years
BUSINESS
Samsung faces fresh labour agitation as CITU plans protest over dismissal of 25 union workers at Tamil Nadu factory
The demonstration, backed by the Samsung India Workers’ Union (SIWU), will be led by its president, E. Muthukumaran, and is scheduled to begin at 10 am on July 17
BUSINESS
Micromax-Phison JV Mi-Phi eyes storage chip exports, govt incentive schemes
The eight-month-old venture is targeting enterprise-grade SSDs and is working with OEMs which manufacture servers, laptops, and storage solutions
BUSINESS
Vivo bets big on premium segment with X Fold 5, X200 FE launches to take on Samsung, Apple
Currently, Vivo’s V series targets the $400–$600 range, while the X and Fold series compete in the over $600 premium tier, going up against Apple and Samsung
BUSINESS
Apple has options to tackle Foxconn labour issue in India, govt monitoring situation: Sources
The Indian government, while monitoring the situation, is not overly concerned about immediate disruptions to iPhone production.
BUSINESS
Starlink gets final nod to launch satellite broadband in India
Starlink must now acquire spectrum from the government, establish ground infrastructure, and demonstrate compliance with national security requirements through trials and testing
BUSINESS
India’s lithium-ion battery demand to hit 115 GWh by 2030, but recycling gap threatens circular economy push
Manufacturers such as Ola Electric, Reliance New Energy Solar, and Rajesh Exports have already secured PLI support for 40 GWh capacity.
BUSINESS
Indigo in-flight Wi-Fi on business class on its way; company in advanced talks with satcom firms
IndiGo has invited a Request for Proposal from satellite services provider to launch inflight connectivity as it prepares to launch in-flight connectivity on around 25 aircraft in 2025.
BUSINESS
Smartphone buyers can expect steep discounts as brands rush to clear excess inventory
Inventory levels in the domestic smartphone market remain significantly higher than a year ago
