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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
India's telecom battles have traditionally revolved around spectrum, towers and tariffs. But a new consultation paper by TRAI on Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication suggests the next frontier could be India's highways. The proposal envisions vehicles, roads, traffic systems and cloud platforms communicating in real time through Cellular V2X technology built on existing 4G and 5G networks.
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.
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).
DoT delicenses mid, high frequency bands to boost passenger safety, autonomous car development
India's telecom department has removed licensing for 5.9 GHz and 77-81 GHz spectrum bands. This move will enhance passenger safety in vehicles. It will also enable the development of autonomous vehicles. Cars and traffic systems can now communicate in real-time. This will make roads safer and reduce congestion. The decision supports connected and autonomous mobility.
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.
Zee puts FIFA World Cup behind paywall to grow subscriber base
ZEE5 is offering dedicated FIFA World Cup subscription packs. Viewers will buy these packs directly. This strategy aims to boost ZEE5 subscriptions. Telecom bundling is being avoided for now. Two plans are available, ₹799 for three months and ₹1,699 annually. FIFA matches will not be in 4K. This approach prioritizes subscription growth.
BSNL, IIT Kanpur sign MoU for next-generation telecom technologies
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for joint research, development, testing, deployment and commercialisation of next-generation telecom technologies, BSNL Chairman and Managing Director A. Robert Jerard Ravi said on Wednesday.