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Vodafone Idea share price jumps over 3% after Bombay High Court relief on spectrum charges
Vodafone Idea share price has gained 30% in one month, and has rallied 47% in three months. The telecom stock has surged 36% in six months, while it has jumped 106% in one year.
Road safety tech plan hit by telcos-auto turf war
India's ambitious V2X deployment faces a major hurdle as telecom operators, tech firms, and auto bodies clash over control. Disagreements over licensing, spectrum, and mandatory testing threaten to delay the life-saving technology aimed at reducing road fatalities. Stakeholders are divided on how to best manage this critical road safety ecosystem.
HC quashes ₹23,600 cr retrospective spectrum dues on Airtel, Voda Idea
The Bombay High Court has cancelled spectrum charges of approximately 23,600 crore rupees for Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea. The court ruled the government could not retrospectively impose these charges for the period between 2008 and 2012. This decision removes significant financial uncertainty for the telecom sector. It creates a more supportive environment for future investments in India's telecommunications industry.
Quant MF's Sandeep Tandon prefers power and telecom themes, remains cautious on manufacturing plays
Sandeep Tandon, Founder & CIO of Quant MF, remains cautious on kitchen appliance and consumer manufacturing companies. He said revenue growth in the segment has been modest over the past few years.
Provigil Surveillance receives LoA from South Western Railway
The project pertains to the Provision of CCTV at 75 Non-Interlocked Manned Level Crossing Gates over Hubli Division. The scope of work includes supply, installation, testing and commissioning of CCTV / Video Surveillance Systems, networking and telecom infrastructure, integration of monitoring systems, power backup arrangements, solar power systems, computer vision-based gate monitoring solutions and other ancillary infrastructure required for the project.
Surana Telecom and Power consolidated net profit declines 10.06% in the March 2026 quarter
Sales rise 400.21% to Rs 23.86 crore
Five Stocks To Buy: Aurobindo Pharma, Tata Communications, Graphite India And More | May 18, 2026
Top picks include pharma majors Aurobindo Pharma and OneSource Specialty Pharma, agrochemical player Sumitomo Chemical India, telecom giant Tata Communications, and industrial manufacturing firm Graphite India.
Prefer BSE on dips, Bajaj Auto strong, DMart margins muted: Chola Securities
Dharmesh Kant, Head of Research at Chola Securities, says markets remain selective with stock-specific opportunities. He flags weak telecom tower metrics and muted DMart margins, while auto OEMs show strong growth aided by price hikes. On BSE, he sees 15–20% volume trends but advises caution post volatility. He prefers long-term capital market plays on dips and remains bullish on metals, especially JSW Steel, with structural demand tailwinds.
Trai begins exploring spectrum allocation, pricing norms for wireless communication from vehicles
India's telecom regulator TRAI is exploring spectrum rules for vehicle communication. This move paves the way for autonomous cars. The Department of Telecom has requested suggestions on spectrum assignment and pricing for roadside units. This technology will allow vehicles to exchange real-time information. It aims to improve road safety and traffic management. Stakeholders can submit comments by May 28, 2026.
Paid music streaming hits the right note as free users fade
India's music streaming sector is seeing strong growth. Paid subscribers have increased significantly and are expected to rise further. Affordable plans, telecom bundles, and better payment systems are boosting numbers. Streamers are also focusing on regional content and superior audio quality. Live events are seen as a future differentiator.
Telecom infrastructure, gear makers face disruptions
Telecom operations in India are facing significant challenges. The ongoing conflict in West Asia is disrupting tower connectivity and increasing costs for imported equipment. Restrictions on diesel sales are hindering essential refuelling for telecom towers. Power outages are also a concern, increasing reliance on diesel generators. Supply chains for tower manufacturing are affected, potentially delaying network expansion.
Vodafone Idea shares jump 5% as JSW, ST Telemedia eye stake in the telco
Vodafone Idea shares rose ahrply on Monday after ET reported that JSW Group and ST Telemedia are exploring a potential stake in the telecom operator. The discussions are exploratory, following government-backed financial relief, as Vi seeks strategic investors to strengthen capital and reduce spectrum liabilities.