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Bharti Airtel fixes record date for its highest-ever dividend of Rs 24/share. What’s the last date to buy?
Bharti Airtel has fixed July 24 as the record date for its highest-ever annual dividend of Rs 24 per share for FY26, making July 23 the last date to buy the stock for eligibility. The announcement comes as brokerages remain bullish on the telecom major's long-term growth and cash flow prospects.
HFCL shares rally 4% after Rs 495 crore order win. Should you buy after 200% surge in 2026?
HFCL shares witnessed an uptick on Friday after the company secured a Rs 496 crore overseas order for data centre connectivity solutions, extending their 220% rally in 2026. With a record order book, rising exports and growing AI, defence and telecom opportunities, analysts remain optimistic about the company's long-term growth prospects.
Indus Towers Share Price: Nomura says selloff is overdone; sees 30% upside
Indus Towers has corrected sharply in recent months amid investor concerns over the renewal of telecom tower tenancy agreements with Reliance Jio. The stock is currently trading about 19% below its 52-week high of ₹481.50, touched on February 19, and is down 11% so far in 2026.
'Telcos may do well in Q1; tariff hikes likely in H2,' say analysts
Telecom operators are poised for single-digit revenue growth this quarter, driven by steady subscriber additions and users opting for premium 4G/5G plans. Analysts anticipate tariff hikes in the latter half of the fiscal year, with projections ranging from 10-20%. Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea are expected to see user base expansion, contributing to ARPU increases, though recent earnings reflect the absence of immediate price adjustments.
Reliance Jio, Amazon Leo spar over proposed satellite network framework
The framework creates a new category of companies that would operate satellite communication networks. Licensed telecom, satellite internet providers would then use this infrastructure to deliver satellite internet services. Jio has opposed granting spectrum rights to these infrastructure providers.
This move by Dixon Tech could create a large and high-margin opportunity, Investec says
Beyond smartphones, Investec said Dixon's IT hardware and telecom businesses remain on a strong growth trajectory. It expects ongoing backward integration initiatives to support margin expansion from FY28 onwards.
Kotak Institutional removes ABB India, Siemens, Cummins India from model portfolio
Kotak Institutional Equities' Sanjeev Prasad prefers private banks over IT and expensive industrial stocks, citing attractive valuations, stable credit growth and the potential for re-rating. He warned that AI-driven pricing pressure makes it difficult to value IT companies and said investors should avoid chasing richly valued capital goods and electrification stocks despite strong long-term themes. Healthcare, hospitality, retail and telecom remain among his preferred sectors.
DoT opens applications under new telecom authorisation regime
The Department of Telecom has opened applications for companies seeking authorization to provide telecommunication services under the new Telecom Act, 2023. Existing licensees can also migrate to this new regime. A digital portal is now live for submissions. This shift replaces the previous contractual license system. Existing players migrating will need to pay an entry fee and relinquish overlapping licenses. Bank guarantees have also been simplified for new applicants.
India's wireless subscriber base expands to nearly 1300 million in May 2026: TRAI
The number of wireless subscribers increased from 1288.96 million at the end of April 2026 to 1294.46 million at the end of May 2026. This expansion represents a monthly growth rate of 0.43 per cent for the country's wireless sector, according to a Telecom Regulatory Authority of India report, which highlighted steady upward movement across both urban and rural markets.
In the age of AI, telecom vendors say no device can be declared vulnerability-free
Telecom equipment manufacturers are struggling with the government's demand for guaranteed vulnerability-free gear, citing the rapid evolution of cyber threats. Vendors met with the Department of Telecommunications seeking clearer policy guidelines for Pro Tem certificates, essential for selling products like 5G equipment. The government assured that National Centre for Communication Security is finalizing new policy guidelines soon, addressing industry concerns about self-declarations and potential penalties.
BSNL's corner office goes open market as Centre seeks new CMD
The government is actively seeking a new Chairman and Managing Director for BSNL, opening the door to private sector professionals for the first time. Applicants must meet specific age and financial criteria, with a deadline of July 22. This strategic move aims to bring fresh leadership to the state-owned telecom giant, following an extension for the current interim chief.
India rewrites telecom rulebook, replacing licence contracts with statutory authorisations
New government rules replace the telecom industry's contractual licensing with a unilateral statutory model. Operators will now receive authorization after meeting requirements, with future government directives becoming binding terms. Violations will be treated as statutory breaches, managed internally, and can be appealed to the TDSAT. This shift aims to streamline regulation, though telcos expressed concerns about investment uncertainty.