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BharatNet connects over 2.14 lakh gram panchayats with broadband: Centre BharatNet, the world’s largest rural broadband connectivity programme, has helped connect more than 2.14 lakh gram panchayats by utilising optical fibre, radio, and satellite technologies, the government said on Saturday.  Launched in October 2011, the ambitious project aimed at providing affordable high-speed internet access to every gram panchayat in the country.  The initiative “seeks to empower rural India, fostering inclusive growth and bridging the gap betwee...
BharatNet connects over 2.14 lakh gram panchayats with broadband: Centre
BharatNet connects over 2.14 lakh gram panchayats with broadband: Centre
Source: IANS
2024-12-21 04:48:53 pm
Mobile data cost drops over 96 pc in 10 years, broadband speed up 72 pc: Centre The cost of mobile data has reduced drastically from Rs 269 per GB (in March 2014) to Rs. 9.08 per GB now which is a massive 96.6 per cent decrease, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.  Meanwhile, the median mobile broadband speed increased from 1.30 Mbps in March 2014 to 95.67 Mbps (as of October) which is up almost 72 per cent, Union Minister for Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia, said in a statement in the Lok Sabha. “The average wireless usage of data per subscri...
Mobile data cost drops over 96 pc in 10 years, broadband speed up 72 pc: Centre
Mobile data cost drops over 96 pc in 10 years, broadband speed up 72 pc: Centre
Source: IANS
2024-12-18 04:24:07 pm
Over 95 pc of Indian villages have 4G mobile coverage: Centre Mobile network coverage in rural India has reached nearly 97 per cent and out of 6,44,131 villages, around 6,22,840 villages have mobile coverage and out of these, 6,14,564 villages are covered with 4G mobile connectivity, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.  Under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) of Ministry of Tribal Affairs, 4,543 particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG) habitations were identified as mobile uncovered and out of these, 1,136...
Over 95 pc of Indian villages have 4G mobile coverage: Centre
Over 95 pc of Indian villages have 4G mobile coverage: Centre
Source: IANS
2024-12-12 05:57:57 pm
8.6 lakh candidates enrolled in ‘IndiaAI Future Skills` initiative: IT Minister About 8.6 lakh candidates have enrolled in IndiaAI ‘Future Skills’ initiative of the government, developed in collaboration with industry partners to provide training aligned with the latest requirements, Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Wednesday.  In his reply to a Parliament question on the number of people who have got enrolled in the ‘Future Skills’ initiative, the minister highlighted the government&rsquo...
8.6 lakh candidates enrolled in ‘IndiaAI Future Skills` initiative: IT Minister
8.6 lakh candidates enrolled in ‘IndiaAI Future Skills` initiative: IT Minister
Source: IANS
2024-12-11 05:28:00 pm
POCO teases launch of M7 Pro and C75 with segment’s leading display and camera POCO, one of India’s leading consumer technology brands, is all set to launch the newest addition in their smartphone segment, POCO M7 Pro 5G and POCO C75 5G.  Packed with cutting-edge features designed to redefine user experience, these devices promise to elevate display, photography, and overall performance to the next level. While POCO M7 Pro 5G features the “Segment’s Brightest AMOLED display”, POCO C75 5G is going to be “India's most affordabl...
POCO teases launch of M7 Pro and C75 with segment’s leading display and camera
POCO teases launch of M7 Pro and C75 with segment’s leading display and camera
Source: IANS
2024-12-05 08:56:39 am
Ericsson wins multi-billion 4G, 5G deal from Bharti Airtel for India ops  Telecommunications giant Ericsson on Wednesday said it has been awarded a multi-billion, 4G and 5G extension deal by Bharti Airtel for its India operations.  As part of the multi-year deal for 4G and 5G RAN products and solutions, Ericsson will deploy centralised RAN and Open RAN-ready solutions for network transformation, which will help customers with wider coverage and the enhanced capacity on the network. Ericsson will also undertake the software upgrade of its current de...
Ericsson wins multi-billion 4G, 5G deal from Bharti Airtel for India ops
Ericsson wins multi-billion 4G, 5G deal from Bharti Airtel for India ops
Source: IANS
2024-12-04 02:05:32 pm
5G subscriptions in India to reach 970 mn by 2030, monthly usage to touch 66 GB per mobile 5G subscriptions in India are projected to reach around 970 million by the end of 2030, accounting for 74 per cent of mobile subscriptions, according to a report on Tuesday.  The 5G subscription are projected to reach over 270 million by the end of this year, accounting for 23 per cent of the total mobile subscriptions in the region, according to the Ericsson Mobility Report, adding that India has the highest average monthly usage per smartphone at 32 GB, which is expected to grow to ...
5G subscriptions in India to reach 970 mn by 2030, monthly usage to touch 66 GB per mobile
5G subscriptions in India to reach 970 mn by 2030, monthly usage to touch 66 GB per mobile
Source: IANS
2024-11-26 03:23:02 pm
Indian telecom tower firms to spend Rs 21,000 crore in FY 2025, 2026 to boost rural networks Independent telecom tower companies in India are likely to spend Rs 21,000 crore over fiscals 2025 and 2026 to support the telecom companies in expanding rural networks and improving service quality in urban areas, a report showed on Tuesday.  The push for better coverage and connectivity, along with rollout of 5G, had driven a Rs 23,000 crore capital expenditure (capex) over the past two fiscals as well, said the CRISIL Ratings report. “The industry witnessed robust addition...
Indian telecom tower firms to spend Rs 21,000 crore in FY 2025, 2026 to boost rural networks
Indian telecom tower firms to spend Rs 21,000 crore in FY 2025, 2026 to boost rural networks
Source: IANS
2024-11-26 01:57:18 pm
Mobile broadband market in Asia-Pacific to reach $296 billion in 2029  Driven by 5G service expansions, the mobile broadband services revenue in the Asia-Pacific region is likely to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2 per cent from $229.6 billion in 2024 to $296.2 billion in 2029, according to a new report.  It will mainly be driven by the growing availability and adoption of 5G services across several countries, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company The unique mobile user penetration of the population in ...
Mobile broadband market in Asia-Pacific to reach $296 billion in 2029
Mobile broadband market in Asia-Pacific to reach $296 billion in 2029
Source: IANS
2024-11-24 10:45:38 am
How 5G Will Transform Business Communication and Consumer Experience As the world moves towards an increasingly digital future, the arrival of 5G technology marks a significant milestone in reshaping business communication and consumer experiences. With its promise of ultra-fast speeds, low latency, and high bandwidth, 5G is not just an upgrade to mobile networks; it’s a transformative force that is expected to revolutionize various sectors. From enhanced communication within organizations to a completely new level of consumer engagement, 5G is set to ch...
How 5G Will Transform Business Communication and Consumer Experience
How 5G Will Transform Business Communication and Consumer Experience
Source: IGI Editorial
2024-11-24 10:23:00 am
India is world`s best place for data centres: Piyush Goyal India is the best place in the world to provide sustainable infrastructure to the digital world as there are very few countries where there is an interconnected grid in the way that it has, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.   Addressing the UK-India Business Council "Technology Futures Conference" here, the minister said that by 2030 India would have a thousand-gigawatt grid connected through the length and breadth of the country with a heal...
India is world`s best place for data centres: Piyush Goyal
India is world`s best place for data centres: Piyush Goyal
Source: IANS
2024-11-22 09:13:24 am
AI boom likely to trigger $3.8 bn flow into India`s data centre industry India's Data Centre Industry is poised to surge 66 per cent by 2026, driven primarily by artificial intelligence (AI) and the nationwide rollout of 5G technology, according to real estate advisory firm JLL India.  The country’s Data Centre industry is expected to add a staggering 604 MW capacity, requiring 7.3 million square feet and USD 3.8 billion in the next two and a half years (H2 2024-2026), the JLL report states. It highlights that India is rapidly establishing its...
AI boom likely to trigger $3.8 bn flow into India`s data centre industry
AI boom likely to trigger $3.8 bn flow into India`s data centre industry
Source: IANS
2024-11-21 01:40:42 pm
South Korea has top rated 5G infrastructure among OECD nations South Korea has one of the best fifth-generation (5G) communications network infrastructures among the member states of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), a report showed on Wednesday.  The country had the highest number of 5G base stations relative to its population, with 593 stations per 100,000 inhabitants, as of last year, followed by Lithuania and Finland, according to the latest OECD Digital Economy Outlook. The OECD average was at around 100 stati...
South Korea has top rated 5G infrastructure among OECD nations
South Korea has top rated 5G infrastructure among OECD nations
Source: IANS
2024-11-21 08:48:51 am
Industry hails SC granting telcos right to claim tax credits on infra duties Industry players on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court’s ruling in favour of telecom companies, which affirmed their entitlement to claim credit for duties paid on parts such as tower components and green shelters.  The judgement is likely to benefit key players like Bharti Airtel, Vodafone, Tata Teleservices, and Indus Towers, by allowing them to claim tax credits previously considered ineligible. The judgment was passed by a division bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and ...
Industry hails SC granting telcos right to claim tax credits on infra duties
Industry hails SC granting telcos right to claim tax credits on infra duties
Source: IANS
2024-11-20 06:18:04 pm
Nokia wins multi-billion 5G deal from Bharti Airtel for India operations Nokia on Wednesday said it has been awarded a multi-year, multi-billion extension deal by Bharti Airtel to deploy 4G and 5G equipment across India.  This strategic partnership with Nokia will “future-proof our network infrastructure and provide customers with unparalleled user experience along with a network that will be eco-friendly to minimise environmental impact,” said Gopal Vittal, Vice Chairman and MD, Bharti Airtel. As part of the deal, for which financials were ...
Nokia wins multi-billion 5G deal from Bharti Airtel for India operations
Nokia wins multi-billion 5G deal from Bharti Airtel for India operations
Source: IANS
2024-11-20 04:32:59 pm
India`s smartphone market to exit 2024 with single-digit annual growth India's smartphone market is expected to exit 2024 with a low single-digit annual growth, as Apple posted its largest-ever quarterly shipment in India with 4 million units in the third quarter (Q3), according to a new report.  In the July-September period (Q3), smartphone shipments in India reached 46 million units, reflecting 5.6 per cent growth YoY (year-over-year). Upasana Joshi, Senior Research Manager, Devices Research, IDC Asia Pacific, said that growth in the biggest qua...
India`s smartphone market to exit 2024 with single-digit annual growth
India`s smartphone market to exit 2024 with single-digit annual growth
Source: IANS
2024-11-14 10:46:19 am
India`s smartphone market estimated to grow 7-8 pc this year India’s smartphone market is estimated to grow 7-8 per cent this year, driven by strong demand for premium, 5G and AI smartphones, according to a new report.  The mobile handset market in India is expected to maintain steady growth. “As brands focus on bridging technology gaps and introducing affordable 5G devices, the competition will likely intensify. The new wave of AI-capable devices will continue to fuel consumer preferences in the coming quarters,” said Pank...
India`s smartphone market estimated to grow 7-8 pc this year
India`s smartphone market estimated to grow 7-8 pc this year
Source: IANS
2024-11-09 12:18:48 pm
Centre to develop tech for highspeed, ultra-low latency 5G services To further ensure high-speed and ultra-low latency services required in 5G, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Saturday said it has signed an agreement with Linearized Amplifier Technology Services and Vedang Radio Tech.  The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), under DoT, Linearized Amplifier Technologies Services and Vedang Radio Tech joined hands to develop 'Millimeter wave Power Amplifiers Chips IP Cores for 5G FR2'. Through this agreement, the organ...
Centre to develop tech for highspeed, ultra-low latency 5G services
Centre to develop tech for highspeed, ultra-low latency 5G services
Source: IANS
2024-11-09 10:05:16 am
Centre issues regulations to rate buildings for digital connectivity In a bid to provide a seamless internet experience to millions of people, the government on Friday released new regulations that will rate buildings for digital connectivity and boost the collaboration between telecom service providers and property managers.  The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released regulations titled ‘Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations, 2024,’ that came into effect from today. A rating platform, an information te...
Centre issues regulations to rate buildings for digital connectivity
Centre issues regulations to rate buildings for digital connectivity
Source: IANS
2024-10-26 09:28:32 am
India`s 5G rollout stands out globally in bridging coverage gap: GSMA  Almost 750 million additional people were covered by 5G in 2023 and more than half of that was due to rollouts by operators in India alone, a new GSMA report said on Wednesday.  The consumer experience on mobile networks continued to see significant improvement in 2023, with global average download speeds increasing from 34 to 48 Mbps. "This represents the largest proportional and absolute increase seen to date. The biggest increase was in South Asia, where India’s...
India`s 5G rollout stands out globally in bridging coverage gap: GSMA
India`s 5G rollout stands out globally in bridging coverage gap: GSMA
Source: IANS
2024-10-23 04:30:51 pm
Rural demand, festive push drive India smartphone market growth in July-Sep  Driven by rural demand ahead of the festive season, the Indian smartphone market grew 9 per cent in the July-September period, shipping 47.1 million units, according to a new report.  Vendors cleared inventory through early monsoon sales across online and offline channels to gear up for the festive season, according to market research firm Canalys. According to senior analyst Sanyam Chaurasia, top brands in the market are expanding their portfolio in the mid-high range, in an...
Rural demand, festive push drive India smartphone market growth in July-Sep
Rural demand, festive push drive India smartphone market growth in July-Sep
Source: IANS
2024-10-20 09:14:38 am
India takes lead in 6G after record 5G roll out: Experts After a successful 5G rollout, the country is now taking lead in 6G as the ‘Digital India’ initiative transforms the economy, with the Jan Dhan, Aadhaar and Mobile (JAM) trinity emerging as a solid foundation block, experts said here on Friday.  Sumnesh Joshi, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Communications said that the country has seen one of the fastest roll out of 5G services across the world and has taken the lead in 6G. Addressing an event organised by Assocha...
India takes lead in 6G after record 5G roll out: Experts
India takes lead in 6G after record 5G roll out: Experts
Source: IANS
2024-10-18 11:55:33 am
India to have 1.2 billion smartphone connections by 2030, half of them 5G India is projected to have 1.2 billion smartphone connections by 2030, with half of the users on 5G smartphones, according to a new report.  According to global mobile network body GSMA, the country is projected to have over 641 million 5G subscribers by 2030, growing at 49 per cent. “India will see an unprecedented growth in the number of 5G mobile subscribers, and an explosion of data usage in the next six years,” according to GSMA Intelligence projections. This st...
India to have 1.2 billion smartphone connections by 2030, half of them 5G
India to have 1.2 billion smartphone connections by 2030, half of them 5G
Source: IANS
2024-10-18 10:37:00 am
Quote on 5G monetisation and role of AI by Mr. Manish Gangey, Executive President - Product Line Management, HFCL Below the Quote on 5G monetisation and role of AI by Mr. Manish Gangey, Executive President - Product Line Management, HFCL   "With the telecom landscape undergoing a 5G revolution, operators are seeking innovative solutions to meet the rising connectivity demands while managing costs. At HFCL, we are enabling this transformation with our 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) and Unlicensed Band Radios (UBR), which allow telcos to expand their network...
Quote on 5G monetisation and role of AI by Mr. Manish Gangey, Executive President - Product Line Management, HFCL
Quote on 5G monetisation and role of AI by Mr. Manish Gangey, Executive President - Product Line Management, HFCL
Source: PR Agency
2024-10-17 04:52:24 pm
India`s semiconductor market projected to surpass $100 billion in revenues by 2030 India’s semiconductor market is set to cross $100 billion in revenues by 2030, driven by government initiatives like production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme amid robust demand to build digital infrastructure across industries, according to a report on Wednesday.  Mobile handset, IT and telecom segments are leading the semiconductor industry, contributing more than 75 per cent of its revenues, according to a report by the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) an...
India`s semiconductor market projected to surpass $100 billion in revenues by 2030
India`s semiconductor market projected to surpass $100 billion in revenues by 2030
Source: IANS
2024-10-16 10:38:57 am
HFCL Unveils two Innovative UBR Solutions: Advanced 4G & 5G Backhauling and Energy-Efficient Rural Broadband Connectivity Solutions HFCL Limited (HFCL), a leading technology enterprise and next-gen communications solution provider today announced the launch of two revolutionary Unlicensed Band Radio (UBR) products at the India Mobile Congress 2024, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Promising to address the surging data demands of today’s network environments and yet maintaining sustainability, HFCL’s new launches include: (a) 1 Gbps Small Form Factor 4G/5G backhauling Radio offering unprecedented spectra...
HFCL Unveils two Innovative UBR Solutions: Advanced 4G & 5G Backhauling and Energy-Efficient Rural Broadband Connectivity Solutions
HFCL Unveils two Innovative UBR Solutions: Advanced 4G & 5G Backhauling and Energy-Efficient Rural Broadband Connectivity Solutions
Source: PR Agency
2024-10-16 09:15:28 am
Top industry leaders hail PM Narendra Modi`s vision for digital governance Top industry leaders on Tuesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his visionary leadership, which has catalysed India’s remarkable digital transformation, hailing the government’s support towards reforms, innovation, and collaboration.  Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 8th edition of the ‘India Mobile Congress’ during the International Telecommunication Union–World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (ITU-WTSA) 2024 in the nationa...
Top industry leaders hail PM Narendra Modi`s vision for digital governance
Top industry leaders hail PM Narendra Modi`s vision for digital governance
Source: IANS
2024-10-15 04:10:05 pm
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates 8th ITU-WTSA, highlights India's telecom revolution Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 8th edition of the International Telecommunication Union-World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (ITU-WTSA) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Tuesday, emphasising India's rapid strides in telecom and digital technology.  Along with the 8th edition of the ITU-WTSA, the Prime Minister also inaugurated the 8th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC), with the theme, 'The Future is Now'. Addressing the assembly, PM M...
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates 8th ITU-WTSA, highlights India's telecom revolution
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates 8th ITU-WTSA, highlights India's telecom revolution
Source: IANS
2024-10-15 01:01:15 pm
Exclusive-Ericsson gets new 5G contract from India's Bharti Airtel, sources say Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson has received a new multi-billion dollar contract for selling 5G equipment from India's Bharti Airtel, two sources familiar with the matter said. This comes after Ericsson got part of a $3.6 billion contract last month for selling 5G equipment to India's Vodafone Idea. It shared the contract with Nokia and Samsung. The new contracts are expected to boost Ericsson's revenue next year after seeing a big fall in contracts from India in the fir...
Exclusive-Ericsson gets new 5G contract from India's Bharti Airtel, sources say
Exclusive-Ericsson gets new 5G contract from India's Bharti Airtel, sources say
Source: Reuters
2024-10-14 04:00:57 pm
Nokia to help Vodafone Idea bolster its 4G and 5G network in India Global technology company Nokia on Saturday announced it has been awarded a three-year deal by Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) to deploy 4G and 5G equipment in India.   The companies will deploy 5G network across major cities. The agreement includes the modernisation and expansion of VIL’s 4G network of which Nokia is already a major supplier. The deployment is expected to deliver premium connectivity to 200 million VIL customers. “5G will bring seamless high-speed conne...
Nokia to help Vodafone Idea bolster its 4G and 5G network in India
Nokia to help Vodafone Idea bolster its 4G and 5G network in India
Source: IANS
2024-09-28 03:08:59 pm
Talented youth at forefront of India`s technological, economic transformation: Minister By harnessing the potential of young talent, we are driving towards an Aatmanirbhar Bharat — self-reliant and globally competitive, Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has said.  During a visit to IIT Madras to witness the indigenous first-of-its-kind 5G Testbed project, the minister said youth of our country are at the forefront of India’s technological and economic transformation. “Initiatives like the indigenous 5G Testbed project here at IIT Mad...
Talented youth at forefront of India`s technological, economic transformation: Minister
Talented youth at forefront of India`s technological, economic transformation: Minister
Source: IANS
2024-09-28 11:07:45 am
India set to host its 1st World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly next month World telecom leader, experts and academia from more than 190 countries are set to attend the 10-day World Telecom Standardisation Assembly (WTSA2024) in India next month, as the country becomes a global leader in telecom-related technologies.  The ‘WTSA 2024’ is being held for the first time in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) history of 150 years in the national capital from October 14-24. According to DoT, India hosting the ‘WTSA-2024’ is a...
India set to host its 1st World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly next month
India set to host its 1st World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly next month
Source: IANS
2024-09-27 03:58:48 pm
Global cellular IoT revenues to surpass $26 billion by 2030 The global cellular IoT market is set to maintain its strong expansion, with connections projected to exceed 6.2 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10 per cent.  Counterpoint Research expects global cellular IoT revenues to surpass $26 billion by 2030, as average revenue per user (ARPU) are expected to stabilise in the latter part of the decade. In 2023, the global cellular IoT connections surged 24 per cent to surpass 3.3 billion, despite challenges in the cellular IoT module s...
Global cellular IoT revenues to surpass $26 billion by 2030
Global cellular IoT revenues to surpass $26 billion by 2030
Source: IANS
2024-09-22 08:56:24 am
India to get Centre of Excellence in quantum and 6G technologies In an effort to bolster India’s position in the sphere of quantum and 6G technologies, the Telecom Centre of Excellence (TCOE) India and Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) in Karnataka have joined hands to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in quantum technology and related areas.  The centre, headquartered at VTU-Visvesvaraya Research and Innovation Foundation (VRIF) Bangalore, aims to accelerate India’s progress across these key sectors and is part of the 10...
India to get Centre of Excellence in quantum and 6G technologies
India to get Centre of Excellence in quantum and 6G technologies
Source: IANS
2024-09-20 09:29:00 am
India pips US to become 2nd largest 5G mobile market, Apple leads India has overtaken the US to become the world’s second-biggest 5G handset market for the first time, behind China, a report has mentioned.  Global 5G handset shipments grew 20 per cent (year-on-year) in the first half of 2024, according to the Counterpoint Research. Apple led the 5G handset shipments, accounting for more than 25 per cent share. Apple led the 5G handset shipments globally, accounting for more than 25 per cent share, driven by strong shipments of the iPhone 15...
India pips US to become 2nd largest 5G mobile market, Apple leads
India pips US to become 2nd largest 5G mobile market, Apple leads
Source: IANS
2024-09-06 01:42:17 pm
India`s 5G smartphone market share surges 77 pc in Q2 India’s 5G smartphone market share increased to 77 per cent in the second quarter (Q2) -- up from 49 per cent in the same quarter last year -- while the average selling price declined by 22 per cent to $293 (about Rs 24,000), a report said on Tuesday. Nearly 27 million 5G smartphones were shipped in the April-June quarter.  The Indian smartphone market shipped 69 million smartphones in the first half of 2024, with 7.2 per cent growth YoY (year-over-year), according to the Intern...
India`s 5G smartphone market share surges 77 pc in Q2
India`s 5G smartphone market share surges 77 pc in Q2
Source: IANS
2024-08-13 03:06:23 pm
Credit quality of rated India corporates robust, EBITDA to grow 10 pc in 2024 Riding on broad-based earnings growth and increased financial discipline, credit quality is further improving for rated Indian corporates, a report showed on Monday.  The S&P Global Ratings report said it has positive rating outlooks on a third of the Indian companies it rates. The report forecasts aggregate EBITDA for rated Indian companies will grow 10 per cent in 2024, driven by telecoms, airports, commodities, and chemicals. "Our positive outlook on the Indian s...
Credit quality of rated India corporates robust, EBITDA to grow 10 pc in 2024
Credit quality of rated India corporates robust, EBITDA to grow 10 pc in 2024
Source: IANS
2024-08-12 01:00:33 pm
100 million smartphones to be sold in India in July-December period  India is projected to see about 100 million smartphone sales in the second half of this year (July-December period), and online platforms are likely to contribute more than 55 per cent of the total revenue, a report showed on Saturday.  Nearly 80 per cent of these smartphones will be 5G devices, according to the report by market research firm Techarc. The robust growth will take the total annual sales of smartphones for 2024 to settle at 155-158 million units -- a 7-9 per cen...
100 million smartphones to be sold in India in July-December period
100 million smartphones to be sold in India in July-December period
Source: IANS
2024-08-10 03:10:09 pm
Telcos to ensure service quality despite regulatory challenges: COAI  Telecom services providers (TSPs) remain committed to engaging constructively with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on quality of service (QoS)-related matters, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) said on Sunday.  TSPs have consistently invested in enhancing QoS through significant improvements in network infrastructure, resulting in greater stability and reliability. Moreover, said the COAI, major initiatives are underway to fiberise towers acr...
Telcos to ensure service quality despite regulatory challenges: COAI
Telcos to ensure service quality despite regulatory challenges: COAI
Source: IANS
2024-08-04 03:09:29 pm
POCO launches M6 Plus 5G and Buds X1, unleashing power, style, and immersive sound experience POCO, a brand synonymous with rapid growth in India's consumer tech space, on Thursday introduced the POCO M6 Plus 5G, a compelling addition to its M-series lineup.  Building upon the success of the M6 Pro, the M6 Plus 5G features a premium glass with ring flash design, a 108MP camera with 3X in-sensor zoom, and the Snapdragon 4 Gen2 AE processor. POCO have also introduced the Buds X1, equipped with 40dB Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation and customisable audio settings for a per...
POCO launches M6 Plus 5G and Buds X1, unleashing power, style, and immersive sound experience
POCO launches M6 Plus 5G and Buds X1, unleashing power, style, and immersive sound experience
Source: IANS
2024-08-02 10:38:57 am
New Qualcomm Snapdragon chip to make 5G accessible for over 600 mn Indian mobile users In a bid to make 5G accessible to billions of smartphone users worldwide, including in India, leading chip-maker Qualcomm on Tuesday launched Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 mobile platform to re-define the entry-level mobile experience.  The chip will make 5G accessible to over 600 million Indian smartphone users, offering peak download speeds up to 1 Gbps, which is seven times faster than the LTE platforms typically available in the same price tier. Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 will be initially adop...
New Qualcomm Snapdragon chip to make 5G accessible for over 600 mn Indian mobile users
New Qualcomm Snapdragon chip to make 5G accessible for over 600 mn Indian mobile users
Source: IANS
2024-07-30 03:12:13 pm
Airtel re-farms mid band spectrum for 5G traffic, pilots standalone tech Bharti Airtel on Monday said it has started re-farming its existing mid-band spectrum to accommodate the growing traffic demand on its 5G network in the country.  With more customers moving to the 5G network, Airtel is re-farming its mid-band spectrum to expand 5G services on its 1800, 2100, 2300 MHz bands across the country, it said in a statement. As a result, customers can enjoy enhanced browsing speeds in addition to improved indoor coverage. According to the company, as dat...
Airtel re-farms mid band spectrum for 5G traffic, pilots standalone tech
Airtel re-farms mid band spectrum for 5G traffic, pilots standalone tech
Source: IANS
2024-07-29 01:59:04 pm
India has well-established infra to attract FDI in renewables, telecom: Economic Survey India has a well-established infrastructure to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) in sectors like greenfield projects such as renewables, digital services such as telecommunications, software and hardware, and consultancy services, the Economic Survey 2023-2024 said on Monday.  Over the medium term, India is focusing on integrating its value chain with that of the West, particularly in sectors like renewable energy and advanced technology, including AI, semiconductors, and next-g...
India has well-established infra to attract FDI in renewables, telecom: Economic Survey
India has well-established infra to attract FDI in renewables, telecom: Economic Survey
Source: IANS
2024-07-22 04:54:59 pm
Jio becomes largest operator globally in terms of data traffic Jio has become the largest operator globally in terms of data traffic.  Jio is the largest 5G operator outside China with 130 million subscribers accounting for over 31 per cent of Jio’s wireless data traffic. Jio's total subscriber base has reached 490 million, including 130 million 5G users. Jio Platforms Limited's (JPL) revenue for Q1 FY25 stood at Rs 34,548 crore, up 12.8 per cent Y-o-Y. Its quarterly EBITDA came in at Rs 14,638 crore, up 11.6 per cent Y-o-Y. ...
Jio becomes largest operator globally in terms of data traffic
Jio becomes largest operator globally in terms of data traffic
Source: IANS
2024-07-20 10:07:38 am
Reliance Industries posts gross revenue of Rs 2.57 lakh crore for Q1 FY25 Reliance Industries on Friday reported quarterly gross revenue of Rs 2.57 lakh crore ($30.9 billion) for Q1 FY25, up 11.5 per cent year-on-year, led by order-to-cash (O2C) on higher oil and product prices and oil & gas segment with strong growth in volumes.  Steady growth in consumer businesses also contributed to the increase in revenue. Its EBITDA increased by 2 per cent to Rs 42,748 crore ($5.1 billion), while strong contributions from oil & gas and consumer business...
Reliance Industries posts gross revenue of Rs 2.57 lakh crore for Q1 FY25
Reliance Industries posts gross revenue of Rs 2.57 lakh crore for Q1 FY25
Source: IANS
2024-07-20 10:01:09 am
Indian smartphone market grows modest 1 pc in April-June The Indian smartphone market grew just 1 per cent in the April-June quarter (Q2), totalling 36.4 million units shipped, a report showed on Thursday.  Xiaomi reclaimed the top spot after six quarters, capturing an 18 per cent market share with 6.7 million units shipped. Vivo closely followed, also shipping 6.7 million units, boosted by affordable 5G and mid-range models, according to market research firm Canalys. “Samsung ranked third with 6.1 million units shipped. realme ...
Indian smartphone market grows modest 1 pc in April-June
Indian smartphone market grows modest 1 pc in April-June
Source: IANS
2024-07-18 04:35:51 pm
Budget needs to further accelerate robust digital infra across India: Industry The Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA) on Monday urged the government to extend input tax credit for telecom towers under the GST regime in the upcoming Union Budget 2024-2025, which would significantly reduce costs for infrastructure providers and ultimately benefit consumers.  A business pays input tax credit on a purchase that it can use to reduce its tax liability when it makes a sale. Additionally, the industry body also requested clarity on the eligibility of...
Budget needs to further accelerate robust digital infra across India: Industry
Budget needs to further accelerate robust digital infra across India: Industry
Source: IANS
2024-07-15 03:03:16 pm
Industry, telcos to deploy technology to create 5G intelligent villages: Centre Emphasising the priority to unlock the potential of 5G technology for rural development, the government on Wednesday urged the industry and telecom service providers (TSPs) to come forward and deploy technology to create "5G Intelligent Villages".   The "5G Intelligent Village" initiative of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) responds to the pressing need for equitable technological advancement by harnessing the transformative power of 5G technology to upli...
Industry, telcos to deploy technology to create 5G intelligent villages: Centre
Industry, telcos to deploy technology to create 5G intelligent villages: Centre
Source: IANS
2024-07-10 05:21:20 pm