MYSTERIOUS: Department of telecommunications - What They Never Told You

Govt lines up Rs 9,000 crore asset monetisation plan in FY28 to clear MTNL, BSNL liabilities

The Indian government is preparing an asset monetisation plan to address the liabilities of MTNL and BSNL. This plan is expected to generate Rs 9,000 crore in the next financial year. Government officials report that the liabilities of these telecom public sector undertakings are nearly Rs 50,000 crore. Additionally, several…

The Economic Times · Nov 6

No more unknown numbers: Caller ID to include callers’ registered names from November 1 under new DoT rules

The Department of Telecommunications in India has amended caller identification regulations for telecom services. Caller IDs will now display the subscriber's registered name from November 1, 2026. This updated definition of Calling Line Identification includes the caller's name in telecom provider records.

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Govt extends IFSC Authority Chairman K Rajaraman's tenure till Oct 2028

K Rajaraman's term as IFSCA Chairman has been extended by 27 months. He will continue in this role until July 31, 2026, or his 65th birthday. Rajaraman, who previously served as Secretary in the Department of Telecommunications, was first appointed in 2023. The International Financial Services Centres Authority was established…

The Economic Times · Jul 31