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Gopal Vittal also noted that the key benefits of 5G standalone — such as lower latency and stronger uplink performance

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

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

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

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

Airtel Business bags multi-year contract for Indian Railway security operations centre

With centralised security controls, Airtel Business will build multi-layer protection to secure the expansive database of the railways

Sunil Mittal, Gopal Vittal join BT Group board as non-independent, non-executive directors

The move assumes significance in the light of 2024 announcement of telecom czar Mittal's conglomerate acquiring 24.5 per cent stake in BT Group for about USD 4 billion to become the single-largest shareholder in Britain's biggest broadband and mobile company.

Airtel brings Apple Music to prepaid users: Here’s what we know

This is not the first time Airtel has added digital services to its recharge packs. The company has been actively bundling entertainment and productivity platforms with its plans.

Perplexity accused of offering downgraded version of AI tool to Airtel users in India, company reacts

Perplexity.ai denies claims that Airtel’s free Perplexity Pro offer is a downgraded “Pro-Lite” version, assuring Indian users they get the same features as paid subscribers.

Gainers & Losers: Top 10 stocks that moved the most on August 8

At close, the Sensex was down 765.47 points or 0.95 percent at 79,857.79, and the Nifty was down 232.85 points or 0.95 percent at 24,363.30. About 1494 shares advanced, 2384 shares declined, and 133 shares unchanged.

Airtel awaiting govt response on AGR relief, expects fair treatment: MD Gopal Vittal

On the broader issue of mobile tariffs, Vittal flagged that India’s average revenue per user (ARPU) and data rates per GB remain among the lowest globally, even compared to countries with lower per capita income.

Bharti Airtel shares gain as Q1 net profit soars 43%, brokerages cheer strong ARPU print

Brokerages were bullish on Bharti Airtel's strong ARPU (average revenue per user) growth for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

Airtel launches sovereign cloud, AI software suit; signs pacts with global telcos

The newly launched Airtel Cloud, built entirely in India, is designed with telco-grade reliability and tailored to manage up to 140 crore transactions per minute

Jio, Airtel drive subscriber gains in big cities in June: Jefferies

Market leader Jio added 2.4 million active users, while Airtel added 1.2 million. Vodafone Idea (Vi), however, lost 0.2 million active subscribers in June, its 19th consecutive month of decline. Overall, the telecom industry added 2.7 million active users in the month, following a stronger 7.3 million gain in May.

Free Perplexity sounds tempting, but can it charm Indians who crave real conversations like ChatGPT delivers?

Airtel’s free Perplexity Pro offer is making waves, but can it truly compete with ChatGPT in India? We explore why Indians crave more than just facts from their AI apps.

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

Gainers & Losers: Top 10 stocks that moved the most on July 11

About 1510 shares advanced, 2341 shares declined, and 150 shares were unchanged.

UBS downgrades Vodafone, Airtel on expensive valuations, shares tumble 3%

UBS said that mobile tariffs at the low-end have risen, which could result in operators limiting tariff increases at the lower-end plans.

Airtel launches Rs 189 affordable prepaid plan: 5 things to know

Airtel has rolled out a new prepaid plan priced at Rs 189, now available through the Airtel Thanks app and the official website. Aimed at light and budget-conscious users, the new plan quietly went live without a formal announcement. It is ideal for those who want basic connectivity—offering unlimited voice calls and other essential benefits at a low price point.

Airtel MD writes to banks, NPCI, RBI to join forces against digital frauds; moots collaborative measures

The Sunil Mittal-led telco has also done a similar outreach with major banks, including SBI, HDFC and others, sources said.

Airtel is offering free 100GB Google Cloud storage to its customers: Check if you eligible, steps to claim and more

Airtel is offeirng free 100GB of Google Cloud Storage to postpaid and broadband customers.

Bharti Airtel large trade deal: 1.3% equity change hands at Rs 1,820 per share

After this transaction, Singtel will hold 28.3 percent stake in Airtel, valued at an estimated S$48 billion, and generate an estimated gain of S$1.4 billion.

Airtel launches AI-driven fraud detection solution for communication OTTs, email

The move aligns with broader efforts by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), and the telecom industry at large to crack down on digital fraud, spam, and scam calls—measures aimed at enhancing user safety and preventing financial losses.

Bharti Airtel shares end 1% higher on Q4 earnings beat; should you buy, sell, or hold?

Bharti Airtel reported a 77 percent jump in adjusted net profit for the quarter ended March, with brokerages remaining largely bullish on the telco.

Airtel and Tata Group end merger talks for DTH business

'We wish to inform that after not being able to find a satisfactory resolution, the parties have mutually decided to terminate the discussions,"Airtel said in a statement