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Mittal charts map for Bharti Telecom to regain Airtel majority
Bharti Telecom chairman Sunil Mittal plans to increase his family's stake in Bharti Airtel. The company will also boost its ownership in its African subsidiary. This move aims to consolidate control and prepare for future leadership transitions. Mittal envisions a significant customer base across India and Africa. The company may also consider global asset acquisitions.
Nifty ends above 23,650 as global cues, U.S.-China optimism lift markets
The headline equity indices ended with strong gains on Thursday, extending their rally for a second straight session amid strong global cues and optimism surrounding ongoing U.S.-China discussions. Steady corporate earnings and value buying in banking and telecom shares also supported sentiment.
Vodafone Idea shares jump 8% to 4-month high. What’s driving the rally amid stock market crash?
Vodafone Idea shares surged over 8% to a four-month high after reports suggested parent Vodafone Group may transfer part of its stake to the telecom operator. The move could strengthen Vodafone Idea’s balance sheet, support fundraising efforts and improve its ability to manage government dues and future investments.
Vodafone said to weigh move to transfer part of India unit stake
Vodafone Group Plc is planning a capital boost for its Indian venture, Vodafone Idea Ltd. The UK telecom giant may transfer some of its shares to the Indian company. This move aims to strengthen Vodafone Idea's financial standing and aid its debt-raising efforts. The company is seeking significant loans to clear government dues and fund future growth.

BlackRock-backed GIP mulls IPOs for Pristine, Ascend at $500 mn valuations
BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners is exploring IPOs for Pristine Logistics and Ascend Telecom in India. The listing effort reflects both GIP's exit strategy following BlackRock's acquisition and India's accelerating infrastructure investment cycle.

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.

Reliance Industries Q4 Results 2026 Preview: From O2C, Jio to Retail - here’s what to expect from Mukesh Ambani-led firm
Reliance Industries Q4 Results Preview: Reliance is expected to report a muted earnings during the fourth quarter of FY26, led by weakness in the oil-to-chemicals (O2C) business and tepid retail segment growth. However, analysts expect Reliance Jio, the telecom arm, to report strong earnings growth.
Reliance Industries Q4 Results Preview: Weak O2C may dent earnings; Jio, retail to provide support; Check RIL Earnings date and time
RIL Q4 Results FY26 Preview: Reliance Industries is poised for a mixed financial quarter. Revenue is expected to grow steadily, driven by its telecom and retail businesses. However, profitability may face pressure from its O2C and upstream segments. Brokerage estimates project a varied net profit range. Reliance will announce its earnings on Friday, April 24.
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 regulator orders Reliance Jio to stop ‘discriminatory’ tariff practices
The directive follows a probe into Jio’s discontinuation of certain entry-level prepaid recharge plans offering 1 GB data per day, which the operator had said were available only through its own retail stores.

Top Stock Picks: Axis Securities bets on largecaps from SBI to Eternal for up to 57% upside
Brokerage firm Axis Securities has listed its top large-cap stock picks, highlighting companies across financials, telecom, consumption, and healthcare that offer strong earnings visibility and upside potential. The brokerage sees select names delivering up to 57% upside from current levels.
India's telecom subscriber base jumps 7.86 million in January, broadband growth lags
India's telecom subscriber base saw a significant jump in January. Wireless connections led this surge, adding millions of new users. Broadband growth, however, remained slow. Urban areas experienced more subscriber additions than rural regions. Active mobile users represent a large portion of the total base. Machine-to-machine connections also increased. Mobile number portability requests indicate a competitive market.