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Overall tele-density rises from 92.66% in Feb-26 to 93.26% in Mar-26
Ministry of Communications stated in a latest update that as per the information received from 1520 operators for the month of March 2026, the total number of broadband subscribers increased from 1059.05 million at the end of February 2026 to 1065.88 million at the end of March 2026 with a monthly growth rate of 0.65%. The number of wireline subscribers increased from 47.99 million at the end of February 2026 to 48.25 million at the end of March 2026. The net increase in the wireline subscriber base was 0.25 million with a monthly growth rate of 0.53%. The overall wireline tele-density in India increased from 3.37% at the end of February 2026 to 3.38% at the of March 2026. Urban and rural wireline tele-density were 8.37% and 0.57% respectively, at the end of March 2026. The respective share of urban subscribers, and rural subscribers in total wireline subscribers were 89.24% and 10.76% respectively at the end of March 2026.
India records 9.28 million new Telecom Subscribers in March; Broadband base hits 1.06 billion
India's telecommunications sector expanded by 9.28 million subscribers in March 2026, bringing the total number of telephone users in the country to 1,330.58 million. According to the latest data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the industry maintained a monthly growth rate of 0.70 per cent. The wireless segment remained the primary engine of this growth, contributing 9.02 million new connections, while wireline services added 0.25 million subscribers during the same period.
Vedanta upside intact over 2–5 years; midcap IT better placed than large peers: Deven Choksey
Deven Choksey, MD of DRChoksey Finserv Private Limited, says IT remains in transition as large players shift toward AI-led, outcome-based models, while mid-tier firms like Persistent and Tata Elxsi stay better placed. He sees housing finance improving on write-backs and growth, and remains positive on AMCs amid rising AUM flows. Insurance growth stays steady, while engineering names face margin volatility. On Vedanta, he believes the demerger keeps the 2–5-year value story intact.
Gurmeet Chadha prefers Home First, Bajaj Housing Finance; sees PSU banks lagging
Gurmeet Chadha of Complete Circle remains constructive on housing finance companies, calling them a key structural play within financials. He prefers digitally strong lenders such as Home First Finance and Bajaj Housing Finance, citing their ability to sustain high growth and yields. While growth moderated recently due to credit costs and MSME stress, trends are stabilising. He also sees private banks as attractive on valuations, while PSU banks may underperform in the near term. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Pine Labs shares jump 9% after JPMorgan initiates coverage, cites growth potential
Pine Labs operates in a large and growing total addressable market for digital payments, and expects a compound annual growth rate of 23% to 25% between FY24 and FY29.
India's per capita textiles demand showed robust growth in last decade
As per a study conducted by the Textiles Committee under the Ministry of Textiles, the domestic demand for textiles has experienced a robust growth during last 15 years. The market size of textiles has increased from Rs 4.89 lakh crores in 2010 to Rs 14.95 lakh crores in 2024 experiencing a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) growth of 8.3%. Out of total market size, the contribution of household has increased from Rs 4.18 lakh crores in 2010 to Rs 8.77 lakh crores in 2024 and played a pivotal role in driving the domestic demand of textiles in the country.
Eternal to Titan: These four Nifty companies are likely to post over 50% YoY growth in Q4 profit. Do you own any?
Q4 earnings: Nineteen of Nifty 50 stocks are likely to post a profit growth of 10% or more on a YoY basis, with four names, Eternal, Titan, JSW Steel and Tata Steel, slated to record a sharp rise of 50% and above.
EV retail sales in India up 24.6% at 24.52 lakh units in FY26: FADA
India's leap into the future of transport was evident in FY26, as electric vehicle sales skyrocketed to 24.52 lakh units, a noteworthy increase of 24.6 percent. The two-wheeler segment alone accounted for over 14 lakh units, underscoring consumer enthusiasm. Meanwhile, electric passenger vehicles surged with an impressive growth rate of 83.63 percent.
Motilal Oswal sees 6% Q4 earnings growth for Nifty 50 amid Iran-US tensions
Motilal Oswal forecasts Nifty 50 companies to achieve 6% YoY earnings growth in Q4 FY26, driven by financials, metals, and telecom, despite the oil and gas crisis. The brokerage anticipates softer overall growth due to the Iran-Israel-US conflict's impact on energy prices and supply chains.
Bajaj Auto sales in March largely in-line; Exports up 21% but fail to maintain monthly run rate of 2 lakh units
Bajaj Auto reported total sales of 4.45 lakh units in March compared to CNBC-TV18 poll's estimate of 4.49 lakh units.
Auto, housing demand support NBFC growth; correction offers buying opportunity: Deven Choksey
The MD of DRChoksey Finserv also prefers auto ancillary players and sees value emerging in premium housing-led real estate companies, with strong project visibility over the next 2–3 years.
Global Market: Energy market turmoil forces policymakers to reassess inflation outlook
Global financial markets are shaken by the Middle East war. Energy prices are soaring, reviving inflation fears. Central banks worldwide are meeting to decide their next moves. Policymakers face a tough challenge balancing economic growth with rising inflation. Investors are watching closely for signals on future interest rate policies.