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Stocks to Watch for June 9: NLC India, RVNL, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and more
From RVNL securing a ₹221 crore EPC contract to JSW Energy commissioning a wind blade manufacturing facility in Gujarat and Grasim approving a ₹3,094 crore expansion of its Lyocell business, here are the stocks set to remain in focus ahead of Tuesday's trading session.
Nifty 50 Scorecard: The winners and losers of Q4 results season
Nifty EPS for FY26 ended at ₹1,065, up 5% YoY, a second consecutive year of single-digit growth. Five Nifty companies – Bharti Airtel, JSW Steel, HDFC Bank, Infosys, and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) – contributed 75% of the incremental YoY accretion in earnings.
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.
Airtel defends 'Priority Postpaid' service before DoT panel, denies net neutrality violations
Bharti Airtel has defended its "Priority Postpaid" service to the Department of Telecommunications. The company asserts the offering, using 5G network slicing, respects net neutrality. It assures that prepaid users will not experience any service degradation. Airtel believes this innovation is crucial for future 6G development in India. The service ensures consistent speeds for postpaid customers.
Mcap of 6 most valued firms surges by ₹74,111 cr, Reliance biggest winner
The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 74,111.57 crore last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer. Last week, the BSE benchmark climbed 177.36 points, or 0.23 per cent. "Markets ended the week with marginal gains amid a highly volatile and range-bound trading environment. Benchmark indices witnessed sharp intraday swings throughout the week, driven by persistent rupee weakness, mixed global cues, sectoral rotation, and continued uncertainty around inflation and interest rates," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers, while HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation. Reliance Industries added Rs 24,696.89 crore, taking its market valuation to Rs 18,33,117.70 ...
Airtel launches priority postpaid plans with 5G slicing
Bharti Airtel is enhancing its network for post-paid customers. The telecom giant will use standalone 5G technology and network slicing. This allows for multiple virtual networks on one physical infrastructure. Each virtual network will be customized for specific needs like speed or latency. This priority service will be rolled out to existing post-paid users.
Airtel launches priority postpaid 5G plans to offer faster, reliable telecom services
Bharti Airtel introduces its latest innovation: Priority Postpaid 5G plans, leveraging state-of-the-art network slicing technology to deliver unmatched speed and reliability. These plans, available from Rs 499 to Rs 1,749 (excluding GST), are ideal for those who crave top-tier mobile service, especially in congested areas.
Bharti Airtel launches Priority Postpaid service with 5G slicing
Over the past year, slicing based 5G services have been launched in many countries like USA, Singapore, United Kingdom and Malaysia. Airtel’s launch is the first such launch in India.
Airtel launches 'Priority Postpaid' with a 'slicing' tech: Check the 5G plans
Bharti Airtel has launched "Priority Postpaid," a new service leveraging 5G slicing technology to enhance network experience for postpaid users. This innovation prioritizes connectivity for premium customers during high-traffic situations, ensuring stable performance for work and daily digital needs. It marks India's first deployment of slicing-based 5G services, offering a more reliable and dependable mobile experience.
Bharti Airtel briefly overtakes HDFC Bank to be second most valued firm
Bharti Airtel briefly surpassed HDFC Bank in market capitalisation during intra-day trade as the telecom major continued to outperform the private lender this year