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.
Beyond smartphones: Xiaomi HQ 'deeply involved' with India plans, 'value over volume' focus: COO Sudhin Mathur
Sudhin Mathur, COO of Xiaomi India has dismissed speculation that the local arm was being asked to operate independently on its own profits due to reduced attention from the headquarter amid legal and regulatory issues. The COO said India continues to be a key pillar of Xiaomi’s global operations.
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
India’s early push toward 6G will help shape global standards: Ericsson CTO Erik Ekudden
In an exclusive interaction with Moneycontrol, Ekudden said India’s rapid 5G rollout — among the fastest and most extensive globally — has already positioned the country strongly for the next generation of networks.
Brookfield-backed Altius bets on telecom network expansion as India’s data consumption soars: Group MD
Set up last year through the merger of Summit Digitel, Crest Digitel and ATC India, Altius has quickly emerged as one of the world’s largest telecom infrastructure platforms with a combined portfolio of around 2.60 lakh towers, including both macro and in-building sites.
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
Spotlight on AI, 6G and global collaboration at day 2 of India Mobile Congress 2025
Industry panels through the day discussed subjects including AI infrastructure, GenAI in enterprises, responsible AI governance, 6G use cases, and India’s manufacturing and design potential.
Ericsson, govt in talks to deepen telecom manufacturing supply chain; eyes India as key export hub
Currently, India joins China, Romania, and Mexico as the only markets manufacturing and exporting Ericsson’s antenna equipment.
Vodafone Idea accelerates 5G rollout, sharpens focus on ARPU growth and customer retention: CMO
Khosla said Vodafone Idea’s immediate strategy revolves around strengthening its core base, improving customer stickiness, and driving ARPU growth through differentiated offerings.
India Mobile Congress 2025 to showcase 1,600 use cases, six global events on AI, Satcom, 6G, cybersecurity and startups: Scindia
The IMC will take place from October 8 to October 11 at Yashobhoomi’s 4.5 lakh sq. ft. venue, featuring 400 exhibitors, 7,000 delegates from 150 countries and nearly 150,000 visitors.
