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Reliance Jio IPO filing nears: A look at its rise, scale, profitability
As Reliance Jio nears a reported $4 billion IPO, here's a look at how India's largest telecom operator grew, its subscriber base, services, profitability and future plans
Reliance Jio IPO: RIL's telecom arm may file draft papers for $4 billion public issue within days, says report
Reliance Jio Infocomm is preparing to file for a $4 billion IPO, potentially becoming India's largest public offering. This move follows a significant fundraising history and aims to enhance Jio's operational capabilities while managing valuation expectations ahead of its upcoming AGM.
Reliance Jio likely to file $4 billion draft IPO papers ‘within days’ before CMD Mukesh Ambani's AGM speech: Report
Jio IPO: Telecom major Reliance Jio is likely to file papers for its draft initial public offering “within days”, ahead of Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani's annual speech, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Telcos reject call for cheaper, standalone voice & SMS plans
Telecom operators Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea have rejected the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (Trai) proposal for mandatory affordable voice and SMS-only plans. Consumer advocates argue this forces millions of feature phone users to subsidize data they don't use, while telcos claim it's technically unsound and anti-consumer.
Telcos, businesses spar over calls, SMS consent regime
Telecom firms and banks are locked in a dispute over India's new digital consent rules for commercial messages. Major operators like Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio want exclusive control over customer consent. They argue smaller players contribute to spam. Other stakeholders believe dominant telcos seek to monopolize a profitable new system.
ED Arrests Ex-Reliance Telecom Director Satish Seth; To Produce Him In Delhi Court
The CBI has booked and raided Seth's premises earlier in March as part of its investigation into an alleged loan fraud worth Rs 114.98 crore at the State Bank of India (SBI).
Q4 earnings review: Motilal Oswal highlights broad-based beat on estimates, lists 6 sectors that exceeded expectations
Motilal Oswal said Q4 FY26 earnings surpassed expectations, with aggregate profits rising 16% year-on-year against its 8% estimate. Strong performances from BFSI, metals, OMCs, technology, telecom and automobiles drove the beat, while oil & gas lagged. The brokerage remains selective, favouring domestic growth-oriented sectors and stocks.
Telecom users up nearly 7 million in April; Airtel, Jio gain most
India's telecom subscriber base expanded by 6.96 million in April, reaching 1.34 billion, primarily due to robust wireless additions. Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel led the growth, with Jio maintaining the largest wireless subscriber base and market share. The month also saw a significant number of mobile number portability requests, indicating ongoing market competition.
Telecom industry divided on Airtel's 5G priority plan; Jio, Vi call for regulatory clarity
Bharti Airtel's new priority 5G service for postpaid customers is causing a stir. Rivals Vodafone Idea and Reliance Jio are calling for regulatory review. Authorities are examining if the plan adheres to net neutrality rules. The focus is on ensuring prepaid users do not experience degraded service. This development follows a past ban on similar plans.
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 the Indian telecom market.
Aditya Birla Group to invest $500 million in Vodafone Idea as revival signal strengthens
Aditya Birla Group is injecting ₹4,730 crore into Vodafone Idea (Vi) through a preferential allotment, bolstering the telecom operator's financial standing. This capital infusion follows Kumar Mangalam Birla's return as chairman and aims to support Vi's efforts to compete with rivals Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel.
Reliance Jio tweaks feature phone strategy after regulatory scrutiny of tariff practices
Trai had flagged Jio’s device-specific recharge plans as discriminatory, prompting the telecom operator to open low-cost 4G feature phone tariffs to rival handset brands.