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By leveraging control over the airport premises, COAI said NMIAL has effectively positioned itself as the sole provider of in-building telecom infrastructure, while denying competing licensed operators the ability to deploy their own networks
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
Average smartphone prices have climbed up to 21% since mid-November for models across price segments, says market watchers. Prices could edge even higher by April if component costs remain elevated and the rupee continues to weaken
The minister added that the government has already allocated provisional spectrum to satcom companies to demonstrate compliance capability with security agencies.
The year also saw active debate around captive private 5G networks and direct spectrum allocation to enterprises.
Sanchar Saathi’s rapid adoption appears to have strengthened the government’s confidence in a voluntary approach.
Smartphone brands have been given three months to integrate Sanchar Saathi into all new units and ensure the app is visible during device setup.
“We request all partners to take note of the revised pricing and align their billing, display, and communication accordingly,” Xiaomi told retailers.
Currently, communication apps verify users only during initial setup through a one-time password (OTP).
Sanchar Saathi, the app in question, is already available on Apple’s App Store and Google Play, but installing it today is voluntary.
COAI said restrictions that bar directors and key personnel from having any association with entities holding personal data may be overly stringent.
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
The revised cashback structure will take effect from November 22, sources told Moneycontrol, adding that zero-cost EMI schemes will also undergo changes.
Amit Agrawal, currently Secretary in the Department of Pharmaceuticals, has been named the new Telecom Secretary. Agrawal, a 1993-batch IAS officer from the Chhattisgarh cadre
TRAI has now fixed a phase-wise migration schedule.
IN-SPACe is currently reviewing manufacturing cluster proposals from multiple states, and is expanding international cooperation with Australia, Italy, Japan, the UAE and Singapore through joint investments and ventures, chairman Pawan Goenka tells Moneycontrol in an interview.
Neha Idnani, Eutelsat-OneWeb’s VP for APAC operations, said clear and predictable regulation was essential to unlock investments and scale satellite services in India.
The United Kingdom will be Lava’s first major overseas market under its renewed global expansion strategy.
