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
India starts blocking Chinese-linked satellites amid security push; broadcasters told to shift by March
India blocks Chinese-linked satellites; IN-SPACe rejects AsiaSat, Chinasat proposals as broadcasters shift to GSAT and Intelsat amid security review.
5G yet to live up to its promise globally; Airtel rolling out 5G dual mode with SA capability in phases: Gopal Vittal
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
Bharti Airtel maintains strong run in Q2 FY26
Higher-value customers, expanding digital offerings, and a strong Africa recovery fuel the telco’s growth.
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
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.
Reliance ties up with Google to offer Gemini Pro plan free to some Jio users for 18 months
The offer bundles access to several of Google’s AI tools, along with 2TB storage across Google Photos, Drive and Gmail.
BSNL nears revenue target with 93% achievement in September quarter, ARPU at Rs 91: Jyotiraditya Scindia
The minister urged BSNL to benchmark its network and service standards against private operators to identify and bridge performance gaps
Supreme Court order on Vodafone Idea limited to additional AGR dues up to FY2016-17
The order came in response to Vodafone Idea’s petition seeking to quash additional AGR demands raised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and to reconcile dues as per the Deduction Verification Guidelines of February 2020.
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,
DoT orders telecom operators to launch caller name display pilot within a week; 2G users to be left out
While the feature will initially benefit 4G and 5G users, nearly 200 million subscribers on legacy 2G networks will not be able to access the service.
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
Netherlands-based GX Group plans Rs 3,000 crore investment to build India’s first Photonic chip and module ecosystem
The investment includes setting up advanced design and testing infrastructure, developing supply chain partnerships, and gradually scaling toward full-fledged manufacturing capability.
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
Starlink gears up for India launch with 9 gateway stations; Mumbai, Noida, Kolkata in list: Report
Elon Musk’s Starlink plans nine gateway stations in India as it prepares for satcom launch, with strict security, data rules, and Indian-only operations.
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.
Vodafone Idea turns to Indian vendors like Tejas, HFCL, HCL to cut costs, speed up 4G-5G rollout
Sources told Moneycontrol that the telecom operator has started trialling 4G and 5G wireless equipment from Tejas Networks in one of its circles and could look at commercial orders depending on performance.
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
TRAI proposes steeper fines for delayed tariff filings by telecom operators
A new draft order released on Thursday for public consultation proposes significantly higher penalties, starting at Rs 10,000 per day for the first week of delay and doubling to Rs 20,000 per day thereafter, up to a maximum of Rs 5 lakh.
