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Indus management suggested that recent government actions related to adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues for Vodafone Idea have improved visibility around a key customer’s financial health.
BSNL is close to finalising specifications for an additional 22,000 4G sites and is weighing further next-generation expansion plans supported by fresh funding.
India’s rapid 5G rollout and leadership in areas such as standalone networks and fixed wireless access — now with over 10 million 5G FWA connections — have accelerated Ericsson’s R&D momentum in the country.
Tele-density has climbed from 75% in 2014 to 86.8% by November 2025, with total telephone connections crossing 1.2 billion, up from about 933 million a decade ago
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), which represents Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, has proposed a sharp reduction in licence fees to 0.5%–1% — from the current effective levy of 3% of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) — saying this would sufficiently cover administrative costs. Operators also contribute 5% of AGR to the Digital Bharat Nidhi.
The initiative will allow Airtel subscribers to create high-quality social media posts, marketing materials, short videos and other digital content using Adobe Express Premium’s design and AI capabilities.
Amid uncertainty and tariff pressures, Ericsson is leaning on flexibility rather than forecasts, CEO Börje Ekholm tells Moneycontrol
Operating conditions in India are set to improve from the previous year, even as the industry transitions beyond the peak of its record 5G rollout cycle, Börje Ekholm tells Moneycontrol
In Vodafone Idea's case, the Supreme Court had specifically asked the government to evaluate the company's request, which led to the relief package
The Bharti Enterprises vice chairman tells Moneycontrol that policy clarity on legacy dues, high taxation and regulatory approvals are critical to sustaining investment in networks, 5G expansion and satellite broadband services
Commenting on average revenue per user (ARPU), Thakur said the improvement during the quarter was driven entirely by organic factors, with no impact from tariff hikes. He attributed the ARPU growth to a richer mix of offerings, higher adoption of 5G services, increased data usage, and customers migrating to higher-value plans.
The upgrade marks a shift toward a multi-band, multi-constellation architecture. By combining BSNL’s Gateway Earth Station with Viasat’s global satellite network, the navy is expected to gain wider coverage, faster data rates and improved reliability
Indus Towers said no governmental or regulatory approvals are required for the incorporation of the entities
While volumes likely remained flat for fourth successive year in 2025, 2026 will be more challenging
S.P. Kochhar, Director General of COAI, said the measures are revenue neutral for the government and would significantly ease cash-flow pressures on operators, freeing up capital for network expansion, faster 5G rollouts and future technologies.
Analysts say AGR relief for Vodafone Idea, a major tenant, could revive tenancy growth from FY27 onwards and materially strengthen Indus Towers’ cash-flow outlook, including the likelihood of dividend reinstatement
The Street is also factoring in another round of tariff hikes in the second half of 2026, analysts at leading brokerages said.
On profitability, chief operating officer Arnob Roy says the launch of new products and improving market traction have positioned Tejas to refresh its business and take its expanded portfolio more aggressively to international markets
Vodafone Idea has told exchanges that DoT froze its AGR dues at Rs 87,695 crore and repaid in phases
The Centre is nearing a decision on spectrum allocation for satellite players such as Starlink, Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satellite Global Services. Commercial rollout, however, will depend on security clearances and spectrum pricing
The company is also exploring a broader India launch of its extensive IoT portfolio, with global team member on the ground to drive expansion after market research.
For more than three decades, Gupta has been involved in Bharti’s strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, capital allocation and financial strategy
The body has urged the government to realign the D2M evaluation process with the principles outlined during a stakeholder meeting by re-conducting the assessment with a comprehensive, stakeholder-finalised Terms of Reference
Market participants, however, say the reaction reflects a gap between expectations and the fine print of the announcement rather than a reversal of the company’s underlying relief prospects.
As part of this agreement, nearly 1,500 engineering and telecom specialists from 39 countries will join HCLTech’s global delivery team to help scale the business.
