Indian broadcasters seek immediate restoration of BARC ratingsIndian broadcasters have called for the immediate restoration of BARC television ratings, saying the prolonged suspension has affected adve...
21 Sep, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Airtel Cloud customer count touches about 40; manufacturing firms account for quarter: SourcesThe latest tally reflects a steady expansion of the cloud business since its launch in August 2025, when Airtel's digital subsidiary Xtelif...
20 Sep, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
The war will pass; AI and its ecosystem will not: 5 large-cap stocks with an upside potential of up to 33%A war affects the mood of the market, but it does not affect every underlying business equally. There are sectors where the demand is drive...
20 Sep, 2026, 06.15 AM IST
Village phones are changing as India's hinterland seeks something moreRural India's telecom landscape shifted from voice to data over a decade. Wireless connections grew significantly, replacing declining wire...
19 Sep, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
Trai tightens anti-spam rules, brings AI-based detection, automated calls under frameworkIndia's telecom regulator has strengthened anti-spam rules significantly. New regulations now include AI detection for suspected spam numbe...
18 Sep, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
FinMin allays fears of increase in cash transactions post UPI MDR levy: SourcesThe Finance Ministry anticipates no rise in cash transactions following the UPI MDR implementation. Only a small percentage of total UPI vo...
17 Sep, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
UPI MDR may attract 18% GST; eligible merchants can claim input tax creditEffective October 15, UPI payments to merchants (P2M) above Rs 2,000 will attract a 0.4% merchant discount rate with an overall cap of Rs 3...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
Return of MDR a key step towards making UPI sustainable and enabling further growth: ExpertsEffective October 15, UPI payments to merchants (P2M) above Rs 2,000 will attract a 0.4% merchant discount rate with an overall cap of Rs 3...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Finance Ministry rejects foreign influence claims over UPI MDR, says India's digital payments decisions are made independentlyIndia's finance ministry rejected claims of foreign pressure influencing UPI transaction charges. A 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate will apply ...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
No smartphone, no internet? PhonePe brings UPI to 220 million feature-phone usersAt the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, PhonePe announced UPI 123Pay support for its app on feature phones, taking the SMS-based, intern...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 22%, according to analystsRising crude-oil prices are an obvious concern. But domestic factors like FPI selling, market repricing in select sectors, and the impact o...
15 Sep, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Satcom to play key complementary role in reaching remote areas: TRAI ChairmanIndia is set to enhance connectivity in its challenging and remote areas through satellite communications. The Telecom Regulatory Authority...
14 Sep, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
COAI, British High Commission ink MoU for cooperation on AI, digital trust, intelligent connectivityCOAI and the British High Commission signed a pact for AI and digital trust. This collaboration aims to strengthen responsible technology-l...
14 Sep, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
AI can drive greater telecom network autonomy, but accountability remains crucial: TRAI ChairmanArtificial intelligence can enhance India's telecom network autonomy and efficiency. Increased automation must not compromise accountabilit...
14 Sep, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
AI can drive greater telecom network autonomy, but accountability remains crucial: TRAI ChairmanAddressing CO.AI 2026 in New Delhi, Lahoti said AI should expand human potential, empower human choice and protect human dignity, stressing...
14 Sep, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Trai moves to keep legit AI calls off spam listTelecom regulator TRAI will soon introduce new rules for AI business calls. Businesses using automated systems must declare these calls to ...
14 Sep, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
GFF 2026: Scindia pitches ‘digital trinity’ of connectivity, compute and trust for AI economyGFF 2026 Scindia: Connectivity, compute, and trust are the new digital trinity for fintech and AI. India's mobile phones and telecom networ...
10 Sep, 2026, 06.28 PM IST