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Telecom tower companies eye 5–6% tenancy growth on network push
Telecom tower companies anticipate strong tenancy growth of five to six percent in the coming two fiscal years. This surge is fueled by telecom operators expanding their networks. This revival will boost tenancy ratios at existing sites. Tower companies will invest in new towers and upgrades. This investment will improve operational efficiency and profitability for the sector.
ICICI Prudential's Anand Shah favours manufacturing, consumer services despite inflation risks
Anand Shah, CIO-PMS & AIF at ICICI Prudential AMC, believes manufacturing-focused mid- and small-cap companies are well placed to benefit from stronger earnings growth, rupee depreciation and a gradual shift towards domestic production. He remains overweight on consumer services, private banks, asset managers and insurance firms, while expecting telecom industry profitability to improve over time through tariff hikes. Shah also warned that inflation risks from energy and food prices could weigh on consumption.
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.
India's telecom ARPU to grow 7% CAGR through FY29; narrowing tariff gap with global markets: Report
India's telecom sector is set for a multi-year growth phase. Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) is projected to grow at 7% annually from FY26 to FY29. This growth will reduce India's tariff gap with global markets. The sector is poised for stronger cash flows and improved returns.
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.
Monarch Networth says Nifty can hit 28,000 in 2026, picks three top stocks
Monarch Networth Capital expects Nifty to reach 27,000-28,000 in 2026, driven by earnings recovery, capex growth and lower interest rates. The brokerage favours banking, telecom and IT sectors, while seeing opportunities in select midcap and smallcap stocks including SBI, HFCL and Hindustan Copper.
India's next telecom battle could be fought on highways, with connected cars
In a major leap for the Indian telecom sector, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India is set to revolutionize our roads with Vehicle-to-Everything technology. This exciting development promises vehicles to interact not just with each other, but also with the surrounding infrastructure, thus enhancing both safety and travel efficiency.
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).
Mumbai Metro Aqua Line’s 2-year signal war ends: Your phone finally works underground
Mumbai Metro Aqua Line commuters can now enjoy mobile network connectivity after a two-year dispute resolution. Vodafone Idea and Airtel are rolling out services across stations, with Jio to follow soon. Telecom operators now have direct contracts with MMRCL, significantly reducing infrastructure rental costs and ensuring reliable communication for passengers.
Brookfield set to close $300-million pre-IPO round for Altius with domestic funds
The private placement will value India's largest telecom tower trust at around $5 billion, setting a key valuation benchmark ahead of its public market debut.
Sohum Asset CIO stays positive on telecom, renewables and data centres
Sanjay Parekh of Sohum Asset Managers sees potential in CarTrade Tech, large private banks and select infrastructure plays. While he remains constructive on India's manufacturing story, he believes valuations in the EMS sector are demanding and warrant caution. He also sees value-unlocking potential from Vedanta's demerger.
Nifty 50 target cut by Citi to 26,000 - Key risk factors, top picks explained
Citi has highlighted Financials, Telecom, Healthcare, Defence and Utilities as their key "overweights", while IT Services, Staples, Metals are their top "underweights." It has also added Hitachi Energy into its list of top picks having initiated coverage on the stock recently.