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Airtel’s Nxtra steps up data centre push with two stake deals

Nxtra Data is acquiring stakes in Rochak Systems and Rovision Tech Hub. This move aims to expand its data centre capacity significantly over coming years. The company plans to increase capacity to one gigawatt from current levels. This expansion will be supported by capital expenditure and external funding. Airtel is…

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Bharti Airtel shares jump 4% after Q1 results. Here’s what Jefferies, CLSA, others are saying

Bharti Airtel shares rose 4% after the telecom major reported a 37% year-on-year jump in June-quarter net profit and an 18% increase in revenue. Brokerages remained bullish, with target prices implying up to 21% upside, driven by strong subscriber additions, higher ARPU and robust cash flows.

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Stocks in news: BSE, PB Fintech, Nykaa, Airtel, and LIC

Markets experienced profit-taking after Monday's rally, with indices closing lower. Investors await the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy announcement on Wednesday. BSE reported a significant profit increase for the June quarter, driven by revenue growth. Bharti Airtel and Nykaa also announced strong quarterly earnings, showing substantial profit jumps. The…

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Bharti Airtel Q1 Results: Net profit surges 37% YoY to Rs 8,167 crore; ARPU rises to Rs 264

Bharti Airtel Q1 Results: Telecom major Bharti Airtel on Tuesday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 8,167 crore for the April-June quarter of FY27, a more than 37% year-on-year increase from the Rs 5,948 crore net profit reported in the same period last year.

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Stocks in news: Paytm, LIC, Airtel, BSE and ONGC

Markets extended gains on Monday, driven by easing oil prices and strong quarterly earnings. Paytm's parent company sees investors selling shares worth up to Rs 2,002 crore. The government will offer shares in LIC to non-retail investors starting Tuesday. Airtel, ONGC, and BSE will announce their first quarter results today.…

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DoT seeks TRAI review of net neutrality framework amid 5G shift

India's Telecom Department has asked TRAI to review net neutrality rules. This review considers emerging technologies like 5G network slicing and differentiated services. TRAI's 2017 recommendations need updating due to significant market and technological transformations. The department aims to protect consumers and ensure orderly growth of services. This ensures fairness,…

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Who gets faster Internet? India's net world may soon have first class and economy

India is reviewing its net neutrality rules to allow 5G network slicing, a move that could let telecom operators offer premium connectivity with guaranteed speed, latency and reliability. The policy shift could transform industries from healthcare to manufacturing while raising concerns about a two-tier internet where businesses and consumers pay…

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Telecom subscriber base rises to 134.8 crore in June; Airtel leads growth: TRAI data

India's telecom subscriber base reached 134.8 crore in June, showing marginal growth. Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio led subscriber additions, contributing significantly to the increase. Wireless connections rose to 130 crore, with consumer SIMs forming the largest segment. Wireline connections saw a monthly decline, mainly due to BSNL's losses. Broadband…

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Rajasthan's Forgotten Village Road Trip Circuit: The Offbeat Desert Route Worth Taking

The Circuit Nobody Told You AboutMandawa does not have a single traffic light. The painted havelis here, merchant mansions covered floor to frieze in frescoes of steam trains, European women, and Hindu gods, sit in a town most Rajasthan itineraries skip entirely. This is the Shekhawati region, and it is…

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Your mobile bills may go up by another 12-15% soon

Get ready for another telecom tariff hike, with prices expected to rise by 12-15% in the next three to four months. This comes as the market consolidates, favoring established players. Expect a slight increase in average revenue per user this quarter, driven by upgrades to 4G and 5G. Meanwhile, Reliance…

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10 reasons why Nomura stays bullish on Bharti Airtel, sees 28% upside

Nomura has named Bharti Airtel its top telecom pick, raising its target price to Rs 2,355 and calling it an 'ARPU compounder'. The brokerage highlighted the company's strong free cash flow generation, potential tariff hikes, and growth in its data centers, Airtel Money, and African businesses.

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S&P upgrades Bharti Airtel to 'BBB+' on strong India, Africa growth and debt reduction prospects

Bharti Airtel's credit rating has been boosted to 'BBB+' by S&P Global Ratings, reflecting robust earnings growth anticipated in India and Africa. The agency foresees expanding profits driven by escalating data consumption and market improvements. Expectations are for a 3-4% subscriber increase and 5-7% ARPU growth in India, while Airtel's…

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Jio IPO: Bharti Airtel shares jump 2% as Mukesh Ambani says Jio to file DRHP today

Bharti Airtel shares rose over 2% after Mukesh Ambani announced Jio Platforms will file its DRHP with SEBI. The proposed IPO could become India’s largest. Jio’s strong subscriber base and valuation outlook highlight intensifying competition with Airtel in the telecom and broadband space.

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Airtel secures nearly 100% investor support to raise Airtel Africa stake to about 79%

Bharti Airtel shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a plan to increase its stake in Airtel Africa Plc. This strategic move involves a cashless share swap, boosting Bharti Airtel's ownership to approximately 79%.

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Airtel expands 5G footprint, rebrands Priority Postpaid as Fast Lane

Bharti Airtel is expanding its 5G network across northern India, adding over 2,900 new sites. The company has also rebranded its Priority Postpaid service to 'Fast Lane'. This service offers enhanced network performance for eligible postpaid users. The move has raised questions about net neutrality and preferential treatment for premium…

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Explained: Why Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea shares rallied up to 4% on Tuesday

Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea shares gained up to 4% after Bombay High Court quashed the government's one-time spectrum charge demands, providing a combined relief of Rs 20,000 crore to Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel. The court ruled the government lacked legal authority to issue the demand notices, annulling all…

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TRAI's early assessment suggests new Airtel Priority plans do not violate net neutrality norms

TRAI is diving deep into Airtel's latest Priority Postpaid plans that promise to utilize 5G network slicing for an elevated user experience. Early indications show that there's no infringement of net neutrality. Still, TRAI is on a mission to guarantee that all 5G customers enjoy consistent service levels.

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Jio launches Rs 200 OTT pack with 15 apps, 1,000 TV channels and unlimited 5G

Jio has introduced a new Rs 200 OTT Pass. This pass offers subscriptions to 15 OTT platforms and over 1000 live TV channels. It also includes 30GB of high-speed data and unlimited 5G connectivity for 28 days. This all-in-one entertainment and connectivity pack aims to simplify user subscriptions.

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Telecom subscriber base grows to 133.7 cr in April, Airtel stays on top: Trai data

Bharti Airtel secured the top spot in subscriber growth for April. The company added 34.82 lakh new customers, surpassing rival Reliance Jio in net additions for both wireless and wireline segments. India's total telecom subscriber base reached an all-time high of 133.75 crore. This growth highlights the dynamic nature of…

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Airtel defends 'Priority Postpaid' service before DoT panel, denies net neutrality violations

Bharti Airtel has defended its "Priority Postpaid" service to the Department of Telecommunications. The company asserts the offering, using 5G network slicing, respects net neutrality. It assures that prepaid users will not experience any service degradation. Airtel believes this innovation is crucial for future 6G development in India. The service…

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Airtel launches priority postpaid 5G plans to offer faster, reliable telecom services

Bharti Airtel introduces its latest innovation: Priority Postpaid 5G plans, leveraging state-of-the-art network slicing technology to deliver unmatched speed and reliability. These plans, available from Rs 499 to Rs 1,749 (excluding GST), are ideal for those who crave top-tier mobile service, especially in congested areas.

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Airtel launches 'Priority Postpaid' with a 'slicing' tech: Check the 5G plans

Bharti Airtel has launched "Priority Postpaid," a new service leveraging 5G slicing technology to enhance network experience for postpaid users. This innovation prioritizes connectivity for premium customers during high-traffic situations, ensuring stable performance for work and daily digital needs. It marks India's first deployment of slicing-based 5G services, offering a…

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Bharti Airtel claims No.2 spot: How it beat HDFC Bank to become India's second most valuable company

Bharti Airtel has overtaken HDFC Bank to become India’s second most valuable listed company. Airtel shares rose over 2%, taking its market capitalisation to around Rs 11.8 lakh crore, while HDFC Bank shares fell more than 2%, reducing its market cap to nearly Rs 11.7 lakh crore. Reliance Industries remains…

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Airtel to set up 56 edge data centres within 2 yrs; tariff structure in India needs to change: Gopal Vittal

Bharti Airtel is set to build 56 edge data centers in the next 18 to 24 months. This expansion aims to significantly scale up the company's business in the data center segment. The move is part of a larger strategy to strengthen infrastructure and gain market share. Airtel is also…

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Sunil Bharti Mittal announces succession plan: Meet the GenNext

Airtel founder Sunil Bharti Mittal is preparing for a leadership change over the next ten years. His three children, Kavin, Shravin, and Eiesha, have established their own professional paths. Kavin is a tech entrepreneur, Shravin is an investor and dealmaker, and Eiesha focuses on lifestyle ventures. This signals a new…

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