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$15 billion game-changer: Reliance Jio readies for a big bang in spaceReliance Jio is reportedly planning a massive 1,600-satellite low Earth orbit constellation, aiming for direct-to-device connectivity and e...
Insurers face margin pressure amid rising competition, costs; rural protection gap persists: ReportIndian insurers are feeling the pinch from fierce price wars and increasing operational expenses. To thrive, they must manage capital wisel...
India's healthcare transformed in 12 years under PM Modi: ReportIndia's healthcare sector has seen a major transformation over the last 12 years. Health insurance coverage has expanded significantly. Mat...
Airtel expands 5G footprint, rebrands Priority Postpaid as Fast LaneBharti Airtel is expanding its 5G network across northern India, adding over 2,900 new sites. The company has also rebranded its Priority P...
Inflation poses bigger risk than growth this fiscal as monsoon and crude weigh on rural demand: NuvamaIn FY27, India's economy grapples with inflation that hits hardest in rural regions, where rising food prices become an urgent concern. The...
Can Elon Musk do to US telecom what Mukesh Ambani did in India?Elon Musk's Starlink is poised to disrupt American telecom giants like AT&T and Verizon. Analysts believe Starlink could change how connect...
Canara Bank Q4 Results: PAT drops 10% YoY to Rs 4,506 crore; NII up 4%Canara Bank reported a 10% YoY decline in Q4FY26 consolidated net profit to Rs 4,506 crore, while net interest income rose 4% to Rs 9,808 c...
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
Healthcare isn't a luxury: Balancing private equity growth with patient affordability in IndiaPrivate equity has boosted India’s healthcare capacity and efficiency, but rising costs and premiums risk limiting access. Strong regulatio...
Out-of-pocket costs still dominate hospitalisation spend despite wider insurance coverage: NSO surveyHealth insurance coverage has grown significantly in India. However, patients continue to pay most hospitalisation bills themselves. Rural ...
El Nino impact: Which stocks will burn & which will fire up as market braces for heat waveIndia faces a strong El Niño, threatening below-normal rainfall and impacting agriculture. While rural-linked sectors like two-wheelers and...
Health insurance coverage rises, higher in rural areas: SurveyHealth insurance coverage in India has seen a major jump. Rural areas now have more people insured than urban centers. Government schemes a...
Tactical investing: 6 stocks for your watchlist as the Gulf rebuild approaches; 4 with positive upside potential of up to 25%Peace is something that has eluded West Asia a long time. For old Gulf watchers, statements and counter-statements of the kind seen in the ...
Around 10.10 lakh passengers travelled to India since February 28 from region amid West Asia tensions, says GovtIndia is ensuring smooth functioning across key sectors amidst the West Asia situation. The Petroleum Ministry guarantees uninterrupted fue...
Shelter from Spike 'n' Supply Storm: West Asia tensions test India Inc’s resilience to energy shocksEscalating tensions in West Asia highlight India’s vulnerability to energy and logistics disruptions. Even without supply cuts, higher frei...
Airtel expands 5G footprint with 4,300 sites in eastern Uttar PradeshBharti Airtel has significantly expanded its 5G network in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Over the past year, more than 4,300 new 5G sites were dep...
Status check: Swachh Bharat Mission to complete 5 years on October 2With the Swachh Bharat Mission completing five years on Oct 2, how far has rural and urban India come in increasing new toilet coverage and...
Government amends housing scheme guidelines under PMAY to enhance coverage"The beneficiaries in the permanent wait list of PMAY (G) will have the flexibility for opting for a house under PMAY(G) or PMAY (U)."
- Rural cell users hooked to network quality
Price wars may not be the right formula to woo mobile users in rural India. Contrary to common belief, subscribers in rural areas choose th...
- Airtel to focus on villages
Mobile services provider Bharati Airtel has announced it would focus on extending its services to villages in Tamil Nadu with a population ...