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...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
India's biggest space-tech opportunity lies downstream, not just in launchesSpaceX's massive valuation highlights the immense potential in space technology, with Starlink and AI driving value. While India's space st...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
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...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
India is the strongest chess playing nation: Vijayalakshmi hails country's rapid riseChennai's Subbaraman Vijayalakshmi, India's first IM and WGM, asserts the nation's chess dominance is unmatched and will only grow. She hig...
21 Jun, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
SpaceX valuation hinges on uncertain AI economics, says Professor Aswath DamodaranSpaceX's massive market debut, reaching a $2 trillion valuation, is largely fuelled by AI ambitions, according to valuation expert Aswath D...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Jio evaluating sovereign LEO satellite constellation, to partner global providers in interimReliance Jio is venturing into space communication, planning a sovereign Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation for India. The compa...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Reliance Jio eyes India's own satellite broadband networkReliance Jio is exploring a plan to build its own satellite network for India. This initiative aims to bring internet access to remote area...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
$200 billion export opportunity for India to BRICS by 2030: ASSOCHAMIndia's exports to BRICS nations are projected to surge to USD 200 billion by 2030. This ambitious target represents a significant increase...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
$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...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Reliance Jio plans 1,650-satellite LEO network for broadband servicesReliance Jio is planning to build its own low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation of around 1,600-1,650 satellites at an altitude of ...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.23 AM IST
Hari Menon exits BigBasket; Sarvam cofounder on fresh fundingBigBasket's longtime leader Hari Menon has stepped down as CEO. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
16 Jun, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
India can build Starlink-like satellite constellations: SatCom India President Subba RaoIndia is poised to become a major player in the global space economy. Reforms and government backing are enabling private companies to buil...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Musk's Starlink may face curbs on satellite data routing in IndiaIndia is reviewing Starlink's satellite internet plans. The government is concerned about data crossing borders via laser-linked satellites...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
SpaceX playbook set to fuel China's IPO ambitions but tech gap persistsIn China, the initial public offering was watched as a benchmark for a younger industry eager to go public. But the frenzy masks a fundamen...
12 Jun, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
US stocks: Musk's SpaceX prices record $75 billion IPO at $135 a shareSpaceX has priced its record-breaking U.S. IPO at $135 per share, raising $75 billion and valuing the company at $1.77 trillion. This makes...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.14 AM IST
Elon Musk's Starlink India launch hits security roadblock ahead of SpaceX IPOIndia has halted approvals for Elon Musk's Starlink internet service. Security agencies are concerned about Starlink terminals being used i...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
In active talks with Indian govt, received encouraging feedback: StarlinkStarlink is actively discussing its satellite services with the Indian government. The company has received positive feedback on its potent...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.49 AM IST