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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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Earnings are strong, but margin pain is coming; Dharmesh Kant on 3 sectors worth owning now

Indian corporate profits are currently strong. However, rising input costs present a significant challenge ahead. Investors should remain patient and selective. Sectors like defence, affordable housing finance, and healthcare offer relative stability. Telecom's Bharti Airtel is a key pick. Real estate faces headwinds, except for the affordable segment. The road…

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Sunil Bharti Mittal to hand over Airtel to his children in 10 yrs, desires Bharti Telecom regains 51% stake in co

Telecom leader Sunil Bharti Mittal intends to pass on Bharti Airtel's leadership to his children in the next ten years. He also aims for promoter firm Bharti Telecom to reclaim over 50 percent ownership. This transition will depend on Airtel's performance and cash generation. Mittal also plans to increase Airtel's…

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Bharti Airtel shares gain over 2% after Q4 results. Why Morgan Stanley sees more upside

Shares of Bharti Airtel rose over 2% on Thursday despite a 34% YoY fall in March-quarter consolidated net profit to Rs 7,325 crore. Investors focused on strong operational performance, with revenue climbing 16% to Rs 55,383 crore. Growth was led by steady momentum in the India business and resilient Africa…

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Bharti Airtel Q4 Results: Profit falls 34% YoY to Rs 7,325 crore even as revenue jumps 16%

Bharti Airtel Q4 Results: Bharti Airtel reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 7,325 crore for Q4 FY26, a 34% year-on-year decline, despite a 16% revenue growth to Rs 55,383 crore. The company recommended a final dividend of Rs 24 per share and highlighted strong performance in India and Africa,…

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Stocks in news: Airtel, Tata Motors, Dr Reddy's, NTPC, Dixon Technologies

Markets faced selling pressure on Tuesday due to weak global cues and macroeconomic concerns, with the Nifty approaching support at 23,150. Several companies like Airtel, Tata Motors, and Dr Reddy's are in focus due to earnings reports and other news developments.

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Will Airtel deliver another strong quarter? Analysts see stable ARPU, healthy subscriber additions in Q4

Bharti Airtel is poised for another solid quarter. Analysts predict steady subscriber growth and consistent revenue. The company's broadband segment is expected to perform strongly. Mobile ARPU is likely to remain stable. Investors will watch for updates on tariff hikes and 5G monetization. Airtel's operational momentum is expected to continue…

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Airtel Africa Joins Starlink to Deliver Direct-to-Cell Service Where Towers Don't Reach

Airtel Africa and SpaceX have joined forces to bring Starlink's Direct-to-Cell technology to 174 million users across 14 nations.

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How a $20 million yacht for Tina Ambani became a case study in ‘corporate sleight’

In the middle of the 2008 global financial crisis, Anil Ambani bought a luxury yacht worth US$ 20 million to gift it to his wife Tina Ambani.

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