Telecom

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,

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.

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.

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

Indus Towers stock gains 2.4% today; outlook bullish despite Q2 profit decline -- check target price

Indus Towers Stock Call: CLSA reiterated its bullish outlook on the telecom tower operator’s long-term prospects, even as Q2 FY26 results showed a decline in net profit.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

After tepid auctions, Trai explores new model, invites views on 6 GHz, 600 MHz bands

The regulator has also sought views on modifying minimum spectrum rollout obligations following consumer complaints about coverage gaps on highways, train routes and rural areas

US chipmaker Qualcomm sees satcom playing a secondary role to 5G, eyes India’s larger role in 6G

Qualcomm COO and CFO ruled out the possibility of regular direct satellite calls for consumers, citing financial and performance considerations: “You’ll continue to use 5G networks for that; satellite will remain a backup network.”

Pace Digitek IPO is a play on energy storage opportunity

The company seems to be geared up for opportunities in the energy storage space. It aims to double BESS capacity to 10 GW in the next two years. It's also bidding for tenders in this space

RIL AGM: Jio launches JioFrames, an AI-powered wearable platform built for India

The glasses feature Jio’s multilingual AI voice assistant, enabling hands-free interaction in multiple Indian languages. Users can capture HD photos and videos, stream live, or instantly store memories in Jio’s AI cloud.

Jio set to take its homegrown tech stack and digital services global: Akash Ambani

Reflecting on Jio’s growth, Ambani said the company now serves over 500 million customers—more than the combined populations of the US, UK and France—carrying the largest wireless data traffic in the world.

Reliance AGM 2025 LIVE: Mukesh Ambani Speech At RIL AGM 2025 LIVE | Reliance Industries

Reliance AGM 2025 LIVE Updates: Major announcements regarding the IPOs of Reliance Jio and Retail are anticipated as Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) hosts its 48th Annual General Meeting on August 29. The AGM is also likely to include a dividend declaration. Markets will be watching closely as RIL Chairman Mukesh Ambani addresses over 4.4 million shareholders during the key annual event

GSMA urges DoT to drop plan for direct enterprise spectrum allocation

GSMA’s letter comes as the DoT reinitiates its spectrum demand study for private 5G, the second such exercise since June 2022 when it first allowed CNPNs to either lease spectrum from operators or seek it directly

Vodafone Idea in advanced talks to raise Rs 5,000 crore, deal likely to close in next few weeks

According to people directly aware of the matter, the debt will be raised by Vodafone Idea Telecom Infrastructure Limited, a group subsidiary that houses part of the company’s telecom infra and renewable energy assets

Vodafone Idea eyes non-bank funds, urges Centre to settle AGR dues to enable bank’s support by March

Outgoing CEO Akshaya Moondra's comments come days after Moneycontrol exclusively reported that Vodafone Idea has entered in early discussions with private credit funds including Davidson Kempner, Oaktree and Värde Partners to raise a small tranche of debt.

Telecom sector’s operating profit to rise 12–14% in FY26, ARPU may climb to Rs 225: Crisil