Telecom

The interference is not linked to Tejas' equipment but to the limited guard band between the spectrum assigned to Airtel and BSNL, sources have said, countering Airtel’s claims of equipment-related issues in Rajasthan

Bharti Airtel shares slip over 2% as 3.5 crore shares change hands in Rs 7,400-crore block trade

Bharti Airtel block deal: 3.5 crore shares, representing 0.6 percent of the company's equity, were sold for Rs 7,400 crore. Promoter group entity Indian Continent Investment Ltd is the likely seller in the transaction.

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.

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.

Bharti Airtel stake sale: 5.1 crore shares sold in block deal, Singtel likely cuts holding; stock falls 4%

Singapore-based telecom major Singtel has been gradually reducing its shareholding in Airtel while reiterating India’s long-term strategic importance in its investment portfolio.

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

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

Missed buying a smartphone during festive sales? Pay more now as companies hike prices

Sources said the latest round of price hikes is driven by rising memory component costs, broader supply chain pressures affecting other key components, and rupee’s depreciation against US dollar

Bharti Airtel shares jump 2.7% today after Q2 profit beats Street; brokerages bullish on ARPU gain, premium user base

Bharti Airtel Share Price Today: Brokerages shared bullish views with the telecom major's Q2 FY26 showing higher profitability, premium subscriber additions, rising ARPU, and operational momentum across India and Africa.

Bharti Airtel Q2 net profit jumps 73.6% YoY to Rs 6,792 crore; revenue rises 25.7%

Bharti Airtel's consolidated Q2 FY26 revenue grew 25.7 percent YoY to Rs 52,145 crore, while EBITDA rose 35.9 percent YoY to Rs 29,919 crore, with margin expanding to 57.4 percent, according to a company statement.

Eutelsat OneWeb yet to get security clearance for satellite broadband as Starlink conducts demo in Mumbai

Sources said OneWeb had previously complied with all security guidelines but was required to again demonstrate compliance under the Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) new guidelines introduced in May this year.

Starlink begins hiring in India ahead of satellite broadband launch

Starlink is recruiting for finance and accounting roles—including payments manager, accounting manager, senior treasury analyst, and tax manager—as part of its initial hiring drive, according to listings on the SpaceX careers page and LinkedIn. All roles are based in Bengaluru, Starlink’s operational hub in India.

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.”