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FM radio: Tuned out of news, tuned into crisis, seeks reformsIndia's FM radio industry faces a crisis, with companies surrendering licenses due to government restrictions and competition from digital ...
Satcom firms flag omission of GMPCS in DoT's draft spectrum allocation rulesSatellite communication firms are concerned over the exclusion of Global Mobile Personal Communications Service (GMPCS) providers from draf...
DoT retains backhaul spectrum pricing, rejects Trai's cut proposalTelecom operators face continued high costs for backhaul spectrum as the Department of Telecommunications rejects regulator Trai's proposal...
Jio IPO: Spectrum acquisition, among 7 risks investors need to know about India’s largest offerThe IPO comes at a time when Jio's operating performance remains robust. For the March quarter of FY26, the telecom giant reported a 13% ye...
DoT drafts spectrum assignment rules for BSNL, satellite and broadcasting firms; NGSO players excludedNew draft rules from the Department of Telecommunications will allow administrative spectrum assignment for state-run firms like BSNL and M...
Starlink, OneWeb among satcom firms facing tighter security checks under new draft rulesNew draft rules from the Department of Telecom mandate security clearance for satellite communication companies even after spectrum assignm...
India's next telecom battle could be fought on highways, with connected carsIndia's telecom wars have traditionally revolved around spectrum, towers and tariffs. But a new consultation paper by TRAI on Vehicle-to-Ev...
Vodafone Idea shares jump 4%; KM Birla says telco navigated through one of its toughest challenges in historyVodafone Idea shares climbed after shareholders approved a Rs 4,730 crore investment from the Aditya Birla Group, signalling renewed promot...
Road safety tech plan hit by telcos-auto turf warIndia's ambitious V2X deployment faces a major hurdle as telcos, tech firms and auto bodies clash over control. Disagreements over licensin...
Explained: Why Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea shares rallied up to 4% on TuesdayBharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea shares gained up to 4% after Bombay High Court quashed the government's one-time spectrum charge demands, p...
Bombay HC sets aside govt order on one-time spectrum charges on Airtel, Vodafone IdeaThe Bombay High Court has cancelled the one-time spectrum charges for Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea. This decision brings relief of appro...
5G network slicing: India's digital highway or a recipe for discrimination?India's 5G rollout is accelerating with network slicing. This technology creates dedicated network lanes for different services. It ensures...
Vodafone Idea shares jump 7% as telco set to consider fundraise on May 16. What lies ahead?Vodafone Idea shares surged 7% to a four-month high after announcing a board meeting on May 16 to consider a fundraise via equity and warra...
Vodafone Idea shares jump 8% to 4-month high. What’s driving the rally amid stock market crash?Vodafone Idea shares surged over 8% to a four-month high after reports suggested parent Vodafone Group may transfer part of its stake to th...
Vodafone Idea shares jump over 3% after KM Birla returns as non-executive chairmanVodafone Idea shares rose as Kumar Mangalam Birla returned as non-executive chairman, succeeding Ravinder Takkar. This move comes as the co...
Vodafone Idea shares rally 8% after govt cuts AGR dues by 27%. Time to buy?Vodafone Idea shares are in focus after the government reduced AGR dues by 27% to Rs 64,046 crore, easing financial stress. The move, along...
In big relief to Vodafone Idea, govt pares its AGR liabilities by 27%The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has reduced Vodafone Idea’s adjusted gross revenue (AGR) liabilities by about 27%, providing sig...
DoT trims Vodafone Idea AGR dues to Rs 64,046 crore, allows staggered paymentsThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has finalised the AGR dues of Vodafone Idea Limited at ₹64,046 crore as of December 31, 2025, lo...
Telecom operators’ body urges govt to cut spectrum prices ahead of auction, cites weak 5G returnsThe telecom industry body COAI has asked the government to reduce spectrum auction prices. This comes as service providers have not yet rec...
Spectrum auctions in 2-3 months, likely to be muted: DoT SecyThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India announced that spectrum auctions would be held in the next two to three months. The auc...