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Tariff hikes could help telcos see through 5G, infra spends...
Recent tariff hikes by telcos aim to boost ARPU, improve financial performance, and support tower installations for 5G rollouts. The industry seeks increased cash flows through regular tariff revisions to justify investments in new technologies like 5G.
Extent and frequency of tariff revisions crucial for financial health of telcos
Following the increase in tariffs, the stock of Reliance Industries rose by 2.3% on Friday to close at Rs 3,131.9. On the other hand, stocks of Bharti Airtel and VIL were under pressure, falling by 1.8% to Rs 1,445.4 and by 3.4% to Rs 17.9 in that order amid profit booking after a recent surge in their prices.
BSNL to monetize prime land parcels in Mangalore; eyes Rs 39 crores reserve price
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced the monetization of its land parcels in Mangalore in an effort to bolster its financial standing. The two-acre land parcel adjacent to Kadri Park at Store Yard, near Kadri Hills on Park Road, is set for e-auction. The reserve price is set at Rs 39 Crores with an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of Rs 1.95 Crores.
Vodafone Idea acquires Rs 3,510 crore worth of airwaves in 11 circles
India's Vodafone Idea has spent Rs 3,510 crore to acquire 50MHz of spectrum in 11 circles, strengthening its 4G portfolio and launching 5G services. The acquisition will enable the use of dedicated sub-GHz spectrum for advanced technologies and customer experience. Vodafone Idea has also held 5G trials in three network circles using Samsung's virtual Radio Access Network (vRAN) solutions.
Bharti Airtel buys extra 1% in Indus, boosts stake in towerco to Rs 48.95%
Bharti Airtel acquires 1% stake in Indus Towers, increasing ownership to 48.95%. Airtel aims to strengthen Indus amidst Vodafone Idea's financial challenges.
Amid delays in clearing dues, Vodafone Idea confident of support from operational creditors
Vodafone Idea (Vi) remains optimistic that its operational creditors, including network equipment suppliers Nokia and Ericsson, as well as tower vendor Indus, will maintain their support despite payment delays. Vi expects its forthcoming 4G and 5G initiatives to generate new business opportunities for these partners. According to Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal, Vi must settle all outstanding dues with Indus to continue using the tower company’s infrastructure for future services like 5G.
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Vodafone Idea may issue equity shares to Nokia, Ericsson to settle dues
Telecom company Vodafone Idea (Vi) has said that itrs board will meet on Thursday to consider issuing equity shares or convertible securities on a preferential basis to its vendors.
After beauty, skincare and clothing, this is Rihanna's latest business venture
Pop icon and billionaire singer Rihanna has made a foray into the global beauty business and decided to launch her hair care product 'Fenty Hair' at a time when the global hair care market is expected to grow by $19.6 billion to $107.5 billion from 2022 to 2027. Know in detail.
Vodafone Idea must clear Indus Towers dues to avail tower company's new services: Sunil Mittal
Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal emphasized that Vodafone Idea must settle all past dues with Indus Towers to access new services like 5G. However, Mittal mentioned that the Indus board will remain flexible with its decisions even if Vi makes a significant payment and provides a schedule for the remaining amount. Airtel is a major stakeholder in Indus Towers.
Optic fiber cable component maker Runaya aims to grow rev to Rs 500 cr over next 3-4 years
The transition to 5G and the associated infrastructure upgrades are driving this demand, with the global market for fiber optic cables expected to grow from $9.2 billion in 2021 to over $12 billion by 2024, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%, according to estimates by the company.
Another Ambani vs Mittal battle? A look into Airtel's African empire
Bharti Airtel's African venture has been a rollercoaster ride, starting with a bold move by chairman Sunil Mittal in 2008. Despite initial struggles, Airtel Africa has managed to establish a strong presence in 14 countries. Meanwhile, Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries is making inroads into the African telecom market with 5G infrastructure solutions. As Airtel Africa faces currency woes, the stage is set for a potential showdown between the two telecom giants.
Ericsson hopeful of securing Vi deals: Nitin Bansal
Ericsson, the Swedish telecommunications equipment manufacturer, anticipates securing 4G/5G contracts from Vodafone Idea (Vi) in the near future, following the recent successful equity raise of over Rs 20,000 crore by the struggling telecom company. Nitin Bansal, Managing Director of Ericsson India, expressed this optimism in an interview with ET. Bansal also mentioned that Ericsson is considering the possibility of exporting its 5G equipment from India.
Focus on both, the sector & stock and then stay with them: 4 smallcap stocks for medium- to long-term perspective
Knowing risks and managing those risks are two different things. Knowing risk is easy, everyone knows that small cap stocks are probably the riskiest part of the stock market. but managing the risk is more complicated than it appears. Why are we bringing this up at this point of time ? Because the risk on trade which has been in place in the Indian equity market , got a significant boost when state elections results indicated higher probability of the present central government coming back to power.
Bharti Hexacom Q4 Results: Bharti Airtel arm reports 10% YoY PAT jump to Rs 223 crore
Bharti Hexacom Q4 Results: The company reported a PAT of Rs 202 crore in the year-ago period. Its revenue from operations was reported at Rs 1,868 crore for the quarter, an 8% jump YoY. It is the company's first quarterly earnings since its listing in April.
Vi expects to clear all vendor dues in FY26, say analysts
According to Vodafone Idea management, proceeds from Rs 18,000 crore FPO and proposed Rs 25,000 crore debt funding would enable telco to also upgrade network, say analysts.
Trai may give telcos time for upgrading their IT systems
Telecom operators are holding consultations with officials from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) regarding the new rules that have come into effect. Since a large amount of data has to be submitted and the format is also different, the industry needs some time to upgrade their systems.
BSNL to launch 4G services across India in August; to use indigenous technology
State-owned BSNL will start rolling out 4G services across the country from August, using completely indigenous technology in line with the government's "Atmanirbhar" policy, according to official sources. BSNL officials claimed to have recorded peak speed of 40-45 megabit per second on the 4G network which has been rolled out in the premium spectrum band of 700 megahertz (Mhz) as well as in 2,100 Mhz band during the pilot phase.
BofA hikes target prices of Vodafone Idea, 3 other telecom stocks on tariff hike expectations
The brokerage also increased the target price for other key players in the sector with Bharti Airtel’s target at Rs 1,430 and Reliance Industries’ target price at Rs 3,340, foreseeing an upside of 13.5% and 17.4%, respectively.
Rising heatwave could set AC costs of telecom towers soaring
Rising temperatures in India are expected to increase air-conditioning costs at telecom tower installations, potentially impacting the operational expenses of telecom operators. If heatwave conditions persist, telcos could face a 3-5% rise in power and fuel costs for air-conditioning mobile base stations, crucial for uninterrupted mobile connectivity. Power and fuel costs already make up a significant portion of telcos' network operating expenses.
Indus Towers facing a Rs 60 cr shortfall in collections from Vodafone Idea in Q4
Indus Towers received an additional Rs 360 crore from Vodafone Idea (Vi) for old dues, but analysts note a Rs 60 crore shortfall in collections. Despite this, Indus' trade receivables increased by Rs 430 crore sequentially in Q4FY24, reflecting the delayed collection of Vi's past outstandings, ultimately settled in April.
Indus Towers confident of cash flow boost in FY25
Indus Towers expects cash flows to improve in FY25 as it’s confident of quickly recovering its backlog of past dues from key customer, Vodafone Idea (Vi), especially as the latter has recently raised Rs 18,000 crore via the follow-on public offer (FPO) route.
Indus Towers Q4 Results: Net profit grows 19% QoQ to Rs 1,853 crore
Indus’ consolidated revenue for the January-March quarter stood at Rs 7,193 crore, up 6.5% year-on-year. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, the company’s consolidated net profit grew 196% on-year to Rs 6,036 crores..
Trai strengthens reporting rules for telecom towers to improve service quality
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has mandated telecom operators to provide detailed information about base stations or mobile towers, including site location, frequency, backhaul connectivity, technology used, and commissioning time. This directive aims to enhance the quality of service (QoS) and address call drop issues.
Talk of the Tower: Airtel eyes Vodafone's 21.05% in Indus
Airtel is the biggest shareholder in Indus, with 47.95%; Vodafone Group has 21.05% and 30.97% is with the public, according to the tower company's latest filing with the BSE. A buyout of the Vodafone stake will boost Airtel's shareholding to 69%. Indus shares ended 2.9% higher at ₹359.65 on the BSE on Tuesday, giving it ₹96,923.41 crore market capitalisation.
Dial Vi for victory: Cash-strapped telco pulls off biggest FPO
The allotment for qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) was subscribed 19.3 times, of which 82% bids came from foreign institutional investors (FIIs). The non-institutional investor (NII) portion got bids for 4.5 times the shares set aside for them. The retail segment was fully subscribed. The offer had opened on April 18. The FPO is part of a broader ₹45,000 crore funding programme that's key to the company's survival.
Vodafone Idea FPO subscribed 26% on Day 1
The QIB portion was subscribed 61% on the opening day, marking a promising start. Typically, QIBs tend to bid on the final day of the offer. The majority of bids in the QIB portion came from foreign institutional investors (FIIs).
Indus Towers may benefit if Vi gets money and invests: Analysts
Cash-strapped Vi said it will open a sale of new shares on April 18 and close on April 22 to raise up to ₹18,000 crore. This will be closely followed by a ₹25,000-crore fundraising via debt. The company has already approved raising ₹2,075 crore from a promoter entity through a preferential share issue.
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What are you getting—5G or 4G?: 5G coverage map on telcos websites likely
Telecom regulator Trai is considering a directive to display coverage maps on websites for consumers to know 5G and 4G availability. It plans stricter regulation, increased penalties, and state and district level quality of service monitoring to reduce call drops.
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