Month: January 2025
FDI Rebound: Inflows expected to rise after a relatively sluggish period
The telecom sector has been a significant contributor to attracting foreign capital into India...
Read MoreIndian telecom operators to see stronger ARPU due to higher tariffs and premiumisation of existing data users, says Bernstein report
According to a report by Bernstein, Indian telecom operators are expected to experience stronger average revenue per user (ARPU) due to higher tariffs and premiumisation of existing data users. Indian telecom tariffs are low in...
Read MoreIndia’s space sector funding dropped by 55 per cent in 2024, says industry data
According to Tracxn, India’s space sector funding dropped by 55 per cent in 2024 to $ 59.1 million from $ 130.2 million in 2023, marking the first fall in five years. Globally, there was a 20 per cent decline in investment...
Read MoreIndia-US discussions held on initiative on critical and emerging technology
According to the government, the India-US global strategic partnership has scaled new heights, including in areas of technology and defence. Jake Sullivan, National Security Advisor, the US, has held wide-ranging talks with his...
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Delhi government adopts RoW Rules 2024
The Delhi government has officially adopted the Right of Way (RoW) Rules 2024, as outlined in the...
Read MoreAirtel and Vi sell entire stake in Firefly Networks to iBUS for Rs 90 million
Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) have exited their Wi-Fi joint venture, Firefly Networks, by selling their respective stakes to iBUS Network and Infrastructure Private Limited, which is backed by the National...
Read MoreAirtel enhances network coverage in Prayagraj ahead of the Maha Kumbh
Bharti Airtel has taken several measures to ensure seamless connectivity for its customers in Prayagraj, ahead of Maha Kumbh. Airtel has installed 287 new sites, optimised over 340 existing sites and has laid an additional 74...
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Strengthening Cybersecurity: Key challenges, trends and the road ahead
As 2024 comes to a close, it is necessary to assess the major cybersecurity breaches that occurred...
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MeitY releases draft DPDP Rules, 2025 for public consultation
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has drafted Digital Personal Data...
Read MoreIndian smartphone market to cross $50 billion value in 2025, says Counterpoint Research
According to a report by Counterpoint Research, Indian smartphone market is expected to achieve its highest ever value, and may cross $ 50 billion in 2025, driven by high-end devices from Apple and Samsung. As per the report,...
Read MoreISpA requests TRAI to adopt differential pricing for satellite spectrum based on end-use
Indian Space Association (ISpA) has requested Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to adopt differential pricing for satellite spectrum based on end-use. The industry body has warned against large players who can launch...
Read MoreConversion of Vi dues, and financial support for BSNL and MTNL to affect industry ARPU and ROCE, says Ind-Ra
According to a research note by the India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra), crucial central government decisions, including the conversion of Vodafone Idea Limited’s (Vi) statutory liabilities into equity, and the deployment...
Read MoreMathan Babu Kasilingam rejoins Vi as CTSO and DPO
Mathan Babu Kasilingam has re-joined Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) as its chief technology and strategy officer (CTSO) and data privacy officer (DPO). Under Kasilingam, Vi is expected to bolster its consumer-facing initiatives and...
Read MoreRise of AI-driven attacks, quantum threats, and social media exploitation is new era for cybercriminals in 2025, says Check Point report
Check Point Software Technologies Limited has announced its cyber security predictions for 2025, outlining key security challenges that organisations will face in the coming year. As businesses embrace new technologies,...
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Technological Innovation: The ticket to a resilient transportation system
From self-driving vehicles and air taxis to satellite-based electronic toll collection and smart...
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Government relaxes EMF rules for 5G networks in India
The government has relaxed electromagnetic field (EMF) rules for 5G networks, allowing telecom...
Read MoreICEA suggests reduction in duties on electronics parts and components manufacturing
The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) has advocated reduction of duties on parts and components while calling for simplification of tariff structure into ‘3+1 slabs’. In its Budget recommendations for...
Read MoreNasscom foundation appoints Jyoti Sharma as CEO
Nasscom foundation has announced the appointment of Jyoti Sharma as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately. Sharma, succeeding Nidhi Bhasin, brings over 20 years of experience in driving social impact and...
Read MoreIndiaAI mission to offer GPU resources to second EoI participants
According to Kavita Bhatia, the chief operations officer (COO) of the IndiaAI mission under the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), compute and graphical processing units (GPU) resources will be provided to Indian startups,...
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