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After Adani, Tata feels the heat: Indian firms under fire in Kenya?

Kenya’s dispute with Tata Chemicals has revived concerns about Indian businesses in the country after Adani’s exit. But Kenya continues to attract Indian investment, suggesting the Tata case is less about anti-India sentiment and more about Nairobi’s push for local processing, ownership and economic benefits from its resources.

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Airtel leads July mobile subscriber additions with 26.9 lakh users, Jio adds 24.5 lakh

Bharti Airtel led mobile subscriber additions in July, adding 26.88 lakh users. Reliance Jio followed, adding 24.46 lakh users during the same period. Vodafone Idea and BSNL also saw subscriber base increases. India's overall wireless subscriber base grew to 128.79 crore in July. The broadband subscriber base also experienced a…

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Working from a moving train for 6 hours? Woman shares her unusual internet backup plan

A woman who works remotely has shared the elaborate connectivity setup she used during a six-hour train journey to Mysore while continuing her job. She carried Airtel, Jio and BSNL SIM cards, used a separate phone for internet access and connected it to her laptop. She also discovered that passengers…

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Stocks in news: Airtel, Paytm, SpiceJet, ONGC and ZEE

Markets extended their losing streak for a fifth consecutive session on Monday. Airtel Payments Bank appointed Shabnam Sinha as its new chairperson. Paytm's parent company will see a significant share sale on Tuesday. SpiceJet's bankruptcy petitions were deferred after a settlement was reached. ONGC secured a US license to resume…

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Jio to relaunch Prime membership with 1-year price guarantee after Airtel plan changes

Reliance Jio is relaunching its Prime membership program soon. This offers customers a price guarantee for their plans. The company will also enhance benefits under its Rs 299 plan. This move follows Airtel discontinuing some of its lower-priced daily data plans. Experts see this as a shift towards higher telecom…

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Airtel Payments Bank names Shabnam Sinha as chairperson, succeeding Sunil Mittal

Shabnam Sinha will become Airtel Payments Bank chairperson from October 1, 2026. She succeeds Sunil Bharti Mittal, who steps down after serving since 2016. Sinha brings over three decades of extensive leadership and board experience. The bank currently serves over 121 million monthly active users nationwide. Sinha aims to build…

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Airtel prepaid recharge plans changed: Check new options as several plans discontinued, Rs 299 pack removed

Airtel has revised its prepaid recharge portfolio, discontinuing several plans including the popular Rs 299 pack. Users seeking 1.5GB daily data for 28 days will now have to opt for the Rs 349 recharge, while the Rs 859 plan has been repriced to Rs 899. Several other 1.5GB/day and 2GB/day…

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Airtel prepaid plan tweaks: Brokerages estimate per-user revenue lifts ranging from Rs 4 to Rs 12

Bharti Airtel has withdrawn select prepaid plans, prompting customer upgrades. This move is expected to increase average revenue per user by Rs 4 to Rs 12. Brokerages view this as targeted plan rationalization for premiumization. Subscribers of the Rs 299 plan may now opt for pricier alternatives. The telco aims…

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Will Bharti Airtel’s ARPU increase after scrapping Rs 299, other popular prepaid plans? What JM Financial says

Bharti Airtel could see a 2% rise in ARPU after withdrawing four entry-level prepaid plans, including the popular Rs 299 pack, JM Financial said. Subscribers will now need to opt for the Rs 349 plan, a roughly 16% price hike, while Rs 199 and Rs 219 plans remain unchanged.

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Airtel withdraws four prepaid plans, Rs 299 users face 16% price hike

Bharti Airtel has removed four prepaid plans, impacting subscribers of the Rs 299 pack. These subscribers now face a higher cost for similar services. The company aims to increase its average revenue per user through this strategy. This move may signal a wider industry trend towards increased telecom tariffs. Airtel's…

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Stocks in news: Wipro, BSE, Vodafone Idea, Hyundai India and Airtel

The markets experienced fluctuations as they weighed the prospects of interest rates against concerns over oil prices and geopolitical issues. In notable changes, Wipro will exit the Nifty index, making way for BSE Ltd's entry. Vodafone Idea reported a reduction in first-quarter losses, while Bharti Airtel formed a partnership to…

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Airtel Business, ITI partner to jointly provide digital solutions to enterprises

Airtel Business and ITI Ltd have partnered to offer digital solutions to enterprises. This collaboration aims to enhance Airtel's share in the public sector market. They will combine high-speed connectivity with secure data center and cloud services. The partnership will also support the nation's defence and security needs. Both companies…

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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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