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Ericsson's sales in the Southeast Asia, Oceania and India market area plunged to 7.7 billion crowns (₹6,116 crore approx) in Q2 2024, from 13.8 billion crowns (₹10,961 crore) in the year-ago period. Sequentially, the vendor's net sales in this regio...

Bharti Airtel's CEO, Gopal Vittal, announced that the telecom company has significantly expanded its WiFi availability across India. Previously limited, Airtel's high-speed WiFi service is now accessible in over 1,200 cities nationwide.

Vi may also make more substantial payments to Indus towards cutting its dues after the telco raises debt of ₹23,000-25,000 crore through term loans as planned, analysts added. After the recent sale of its 18% stake in Indus, UK's Vodafone holds 3.1%...

The recent hefty tariff hikes by major Indian telecom companies, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, are expected to significantly increase consumer spending on telecom services, potentially adding Rs 47,500 crore annually. These increases, aimed at boo...

In the latest spectrum auction, Bharti Airtel secured 97 MHz of spectrum in key circles for 20 years at Rs 6,857 crore, including 15 MHz acquired by Bharti Hexacom for Rs 1,001 crore. This move bolsters Airtel's sub-giga hertz and mid-band holdings,...

Orient Electric, part of the $3 billion CK Birla Group, has appointed Ravindra Singh Negi as its managing director and CEO, effective May 31, 2024. Negi, with extensive experience in electrical consumer durables, will guide the company towards susta...

Bharti Airtel appoints Sharat Sinha as CEO of Airtel Business, effective June 3, 2024. Sinha, with extensive global experience from Checkpoint Software Technologies Ltd and other tech giants, aims to bolster Airtel's portfolio in connectivity and ad...

Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, emphasized that Airtel's resurgence post the challenges posed by Reliance Jio's entry and the AGR ruling showcased India's stable economy and supportive policies under strong leadership. Reflectin...

Vodafone Idea faces challenges in increasing ARPU through tariff hikes post-election, as price-sensitive customers resist. 42% of Vi users may downgrade or close secondary SIMs due to upcoming higher tariffs. Vi seeks to upgrade 2G to 4G, double Ebi...

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'...

Vodafone Idea's AGR dues may drop by 46% to Rs 38,400 crore with relief on curative petition, analysts say. Vi seeks waiver of penalty component in AGR demand. Payment reduction could provide cash flow relief, but challenges remain with significant ...

Vodafone Idea (Vi) CEO Akshaya Moondra discussed the telco's strategy to address government dues, including further conversions into equity and utilizing internal accruals. With obligations towards spectrum and AGR payments, Vi aims to leverage thes...

Bharti Airtel is deploying fixed wireless access (FWA) services in 25 cities. The full-scale impact is anticipated in the second quarter, crucial for 5G monetization and follows a standalone architecture approach like Reliance Jio.

Airtel Payments Bank CEO Anubrata Biswas is optimistic about the growth prospects of payments banks in India, driven by financial inclusion initiatives and rapid digital growth. Airtel Payments Bank has seen significant growth in users, revenue, and...

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%. In...

Under the definitive agreement signed by Dialog Axiata, Axiata Group Berhad, and Bharti Airtel, Dialog will acquire 100% of the issued shares in Airtel Lanka. In consideration of the acquisition, Dialog will issue ordinary voting shares amounting to...

Bharti Airtel has announced a merger with Dialog and Axiata Group in Sri Lanka. Under the agreement, Dialog will acquire all shares of Airtel Lanka, and in exchange, Bharti Airtel will receive ordinary voting shares equivalent to 10.355% of Dialog's...

The balance sheet doesn’t pose any worries, with bank debt at less than Rs 4,500 crore, Moondra said, adding that the FPO will raise enough money to meet capital expenditure needs for three years, with 4G expansion the priority. This will help narro...

Bharti Airtel deploys 5G in Tamil Nadu, serving 5.9 million users. The company prioritizes network infrastructure, ensuring consistent, reliable connectivity for customers embracing 5G technology.