Airtel’s Rs 399 Plan Offers Unlimited Data: Here’s What You Get
In February 2026 Airtel launched a Rs 399 (≈ $4.80) prepaid plan that offers fully unlimited 4G and 5G data, unlimited local and STD calls, and 100 SMS per day for 28 days. The plan is available in 15 Indian circles, including Maharashtra, Delhi, and Gujarat, where Airtel added over 2,750 new 5G sites in the past year. It bundles JioHotstar Mobile access, a 12‑month Adobe Express Premium subscription, and free Hellotunes, with commercial data throttled after 300 GB per month. Charges apply beyond the daily SMS limit at Rs 1 ($0.012) for local and Rs 1.5 ($0.018) for STD messages.
India–Australia Trade Pact Completes Four Years; Trade Reaches USD 24.1 Billion in 2024–25: Govt
The India‑Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement celebrated its fourth anniversary, with bilateral trade climbing to $24.1 billion in FY24‑25. Indian exports to Australia more than doubled, reaching $8.5 billion, while overall trade grew 8 percent year‑over‑year. The pact grants India preferential access...
Government Accelerating Clean Energy Transition With Focus on Indigenous Capacities and Technologies
India’s government is accelerating its clean‑energy transition by bolstering indigenous capacities for critical minerals and technologies. Union Minister Jitendra Singh highlighted the launch of the country’s first permanent‑magnet plant in Visakhapatnam and a dedicated rare‑earth policy to curb imports of...
Vodafone Completes Video Call Where No Network Exists Using Satellite Tech
Vodafone successfully completed a live video call from Clare Island, Ireland – a location with no mobile coverage – using a standard smartphone connected to AST SpaceMobile’s satellite network. The call was received in Dublin by Vodafone Ireland CEO Sabrina...
Vodafone Idea Is Using Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 Extreme to Modernise Transport Network
Vodafone Idea (VIL), India’s third‑largest telecom operator, has deployed Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) to upgrade its transport network. The rollout achieved a 1.6 Tb/s capacity on a meshed Data Center Interconnect (DCI) fabric, aimed at meeting surging bandwidth demand. VIL expects the...
Vodafone Idea to Expand 5G to 90 More Cities by May, Targets 133 Cities Nationwide
Vodafone Idea (Vi) will extend its 5G services to 90 additional Indian cities by May 2026, raising total coverage from 43 to 133 cities. The expansion spans 15 telecom circles, including major metros and emerging Tier‑2/3 markets such as Chennai,...
Over 38,000 GPUs Onboarded on AI Compute Portal Under IndiaAI Mission
The Indian government’s IndiaAI Mission, backed by roughly $1.27 billion, has onboarded more than 38,000 GPUs through a centralised compute portal, offering subsidised access to startups, researchers and academia. The mission has already approved 190 AI‑related projects spanning government agencies, MSMEs...
BSNL Boosts Daily Data Without Price Hike, Users Now Get More Data
BSNL has upgraded its Rs 485 (≈$5.80) prepaid Data Bonus Plan, boosting daily data from 2 GB to 2.5 GB while keeping price and 72‑day validity unchanged. The enhancement, offered at no extra cost, also retains unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day....
JioBusiness Looks Beyond Broadband with Its Managed Wi-Fi Push
JioBusiness is expanding its enterprise portfolio with a Managed Wi‑Fi service built on Wi‑Fi 6 technology. The offering promises secure, centrally managed wireless LAN for small to large enterprises, emphasizing scalability, low latency, and integrated security controls. JioBusiness highlights industry‑specific use...
Indian Railways to Upgrade 76 Stations with Modern Amenities for Crowd Control
The Ministry of Railways announced upgrades at 76 Indian stations, adding permanent passenger holding areas equipped with seating, water, toilets, ticketing kiosks and real‑time information displays. Access will be restricted to ticket‑holding travelers, while non‑ticketed passengers are directed to external...
Domestic Production Capacity of Rare Earth Permanent Magnets to Reach 5,000 Tonnes by 2030: Govt
India aims to boost domestic rare‑earth permanent magnet output to 5,000 tonnes by 2030, up from a current 4,000‑tonne demand that is expected to double. A pilot neodymium‑iron‑boron project and a new samarium‑cobalt plant in Visakhapatnam, initially producing 500 tonnes,...
Cabinet Approves Modified UDAN Scheme with Rs 28,840 Crore Outlay to Boost Regional Connectivity
India's Union Cabinet approved a ten‑year Modified UDAN scheme with a total outlay of roughly $3.5 billion (Rs 28,840 crore). The plan earmarks $1.46 billion for upgrading 100 airports, $439 million for 200 modern helipads, and $1.2 billion in Viability Gap Funding to sustain regional airline...
Under the Leadership of Prime Minister, India Will Achieve Global Leadership in 6G: Scindia
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia told Parliament that India is accelerating toward global 6G leadership under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The newly operational Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) will mobilise roughly $6 billion in funding through 2028, including a $1.7 billion central budget...
Adani Looking to Boost Data Center Business with Google, Meta
Gautam Adani's conglomerate is negotiating partnerships with U.S. tech giants Google and Meta to expand its data‑center footprint in India. The talks are part of a broader $100 billion digital‑infrastructure push that includes a $15 billion AI‑infrastructure hub in Visakhapatnam announced with...
Government Policies And Regulatory Framework Have Resulted In India Having One Of The Lowest Tariffs
India’s telecom regulator, TRAI, has leveraged a flexible tariff framework and robust competition to keep mobile service prices among the world’s lowest, according to a Ministry of Communications statement dated March 25, 2026. The regulator permits service providers to set...
Reliance Jio Launches Rs 365 Affordable Plan with Bulk Data, Check Benefits
Reliance Jio has quietly introduced a new Rs 365 (≈$4.40) prepaid affordable pack, offering 25 GB of high‑speed data, unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day for 30 days. The plan bundles a three‑month JioHotstar subscription, 50 GB of JioAICloud storage and an 18‑month...
India’s Total Exports Rise to USD 714.73 Billion Amid Global Uncertainty
India’s merchandise and services exports rose 5.26% year‑over‑year to $714.73 billion in April‑January FY 2025‑26, extending a 6.9% compound annual growth rate since 2021. The surge reflects a blend of traditional strengths and technology‑driven sectors, underpinned by the Foreign Trade Policy 2023...
DPIIT Partners with Blue Star to Boost Startup Innovation in Manufacturing
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Blue Star Limited to accelerate startup innovation in India’s manufacturing sector. The partnership targets emerging technology domains such as HVAC, digital solutions, advanced...
Airtel Tests Starlink to Connect 4G Phones Even Without Network Signal
Airtel Africa successfully tested Starlink Mobile, allowing standard 4G phones to connect directly to SpaceX’s satellite constellation in areas without terrestrial signal. The trial demonstrated messaging, WhatsApp calls, and financial transactions over satellite links. Airtel plans to roll out the...
OnePlus Nord 6 5G India Launch Date Confirmed
OnePlus confirmed the Indian launch of its Nord 6 5G for April 7, 2026 at 7 PM IST, with sales via Amazon. The device is priced between ₹35,000 and ₹40,000 (approximately $420‑$480) and offers a 9000 mAh battery, 80W fast charging, and...
Raghav Chadha on Telecom, AI and Virtual Digital Assets: Raises Concerns Over Prepaid Policies in India
Member of Parliament Raghav Chadha has launched a multi‑front campaign targeting India’s telecom consumer policies, artificial‑intelligence strategy, and virtual‑digital‑asset regulation. He urged the government to mandate data‑rollover, allow transfer of unused data, and stop the practice of ending incoming calls...
Airtel Adds 2,750+ New 5G Sites in Gujarat Users to See Faster Speeds and Better Coverage
Airtel has added more than 2,750 new 5G sites across Gujarat over the past year, expanding its footprint to 36 districts and reaching over 41 million users. The rollout, averaging eight sites per day, targets both urban hubs like Ahmedabad and...
Amazon Sees India as High-Growth Market, Expands Seller Incentives and Logistics Network: Report
Amazon is treating India as a long‑term growth market, expanding its zero‑referral‑fee program to cover roughly 125 million products. The company announced an additional $35 billion investment in India by 2030, on top of the $40 billion already spent. A new air...
Why Vi Is Adding More Value to Its Entry Plans Right Now
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has revamped its entry‑level Unlimited 5G prepaid plan, keeping the price at roughly Rs 349 (about $4.20) while adding night‑time data, weekend rollover and 2 GB of backup data. The 28‑day offering includes 1.5 GB daily data, unlimited calls, 100...
Axis Bank Ties Up with Tesla to Offer Tailored EV Financing Solutions in India
Axis Bank has entered a strategic partnership with Tesla to become the automaker’s preferred financier in India. The collaboration offers fully digital auto‑loan products with ten‑year tenures and flexible repayment structures, aiming to simplify the purchase journey for premium electric‑vehicle...
Indian Pharmaceutical Industry Projected to Reach USD 130 Billion by 2030, Driven by Exports, Policy Push
India’s pharmaceutical sector is projected to expand from a $60 billion domestic market to $130 billion by 2030, according to the Economic Survey 2025‑26. Export revenues surged to $30.5 billion in FY25, a 16‑fold increase since 2000, while the industry now supplies roughly...
Digital India Programme Resulted in 97 Percent Reduction in Data Cost per GB: Govt
India's Digital India programme, launched in 2015, has dramatically lowered data prices and expanded connectivity. Broadband subscriptions surged from 25 crore to 103 crore, a 400% increase, while mobile base stations grew to 2.95 million, achieving near‑universal village coverage. Average data usage per...
Data Centre Capacity in India Crosses 1,500 MW: Govt
India’s data centre capacity surged to over 1,500 MW in 2025, up from 375 MW in 2020, reflecting rapid digital adoption. The bulk of this capacity is clustered in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai (790 MW), with Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Delhi‑NCR providing the remainder....
Aadhaar World’s Largest Biometric ID System With 134 Crore Live Holders: Govt
The Indian government announced that Aadhaar now serves 134 crore active users, making it the world’s largest biometric identity system. To date, the platform has processed over 17,000 crore authentication transactions across multiple modes, including OTP, fingerprints, iris, and AI‑driven facial recognition....
Vantage Towers Strengthens Rural Network Resilience with PowerX AI Platform
Vantage Towers has teamed with PowerX Technology to install its AI‑driven monitoring platform at 220 off‑grid rural tower sites. The system provides continuous telemetry, replacing manual diesel oversight and delivering real‑time visibility into energy usage. Integrated battery data now supports...
OPPO A6s 5G Launched in India: Price and Specifications
OPPO has launched the A6s 5G smartphone in India, offering two memory variants priced between ₹18,999 and ₹20,999. The device features a 50 MP primary rear camera, a 6500 mAh battery with 45 W SUPERVOOC fast charging, and runs on MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC with...
Over 5.23 Lakh 5G BTS Installed Across India; Services Reach 99.9 Percent of Districts
India has installed over 523,000 5G base transceiver stations, extending network reach to 99.9% of districts nationwide. The deployment accelerates data speeds, capacity, and supports both urban and rural digital services. The government is promoting 5G use cases in telemedicine,...
Airtel Postpaid Plans 2026 Detailed: Full Price List, Data Benefits, Family SIM Options and OTT Offers
Bharti Airtel’s Infinity Postpaid portfolio in India now spans six tiers, priced from ₹449 to ₹1,749 monthly. Each plan bundles unlimited voice, 300‑420 GB of data, and a suite of digital services such as OTT subscriptions, 100 GB Google One storage, and...
Jio Business Broadband Max 801 Plan Brings 100 Mbps Speed and Work Tools for SMEs
Reliance Jio has launched the Business Broadband Max 801 plan, delivering 100 Mbps speeds and a 1,200 GB monthly data allowance for small offices. The offering bundles five JioAttendance licenses, a JioMeet video‑conference seat, and a JioGate subscription, positioning it as a...
BSNL Has Made 96,103 4G Sites Operational Across India
BSNL has brought 96,103 of its 4G sites online across India, expanding the telco’s high‑speed network. The sites run on indigenous equipment supplied by a Tata Consultancy Services‑led consortium that includes Tejas Networks and C‑DoT. This rollout follows government‑approved revival...
Xiaomi 17 Series Launched in India: Price and Specifications
Xiaomi launched its 17 series in India, comprising the flagship Xiaomi 17 and the premium Xiaomi 17 Ultra. The Ultra is priced at ₹1.29 lakh with an instant ₹10,000 SBI credit‑card discount and a free ₹19,999 photography kit for early...
Airtel Brings Mobile Connectivity to Remote Marwah Region in Jammu and Kashmir
Bharti Airtel announced the rollout of its mobile network to the remote Marwah region of Jammu and Kashmir, making it the first telecom operator to provide reliable connectivity in the area. The deployment covers a 150‑kilometre stretch that was previously...
GAIL and RailTel Sign MoU to Explore Telecom Opportunities in India
GAIL and RailTel signed a Memorandum of Understanding on March 5, 2026 to explore telecom and digital‑infrastructure opportunities. The partnership will merge GAIL’s extensive natural‑gas pipeline corridors with RailTel’s high‑capacity fibre network to expand reliable broadband across India. Both companies plan to...
BSNL Indigenous 4G Built With TCS and Tejas Faces Call Drops, Connectivity Issues: Report
BSNL’s indigenously built 4G network, developed by a TCS‑Tejas‑C‑DOT consortium, is currently being tested nationwide. Early user feedback highlights widespread voice call drops, one‑way audio and false “switched off” messages, while data traffic remains largely unaffected. The rollout follows Prime...
Jio and Airtel Step Into Early 6G Ecosystem as Qualcomm Targets 2029 Rollout
Qualcomm announced a global coalition at MWC Barcelona 2026 to accelerate AI‑native 6G development, targeting commercial deployments from 2029. The roadmap emphasizes networks that learn, adapt, and optimise in real time, promising dynamic spectrum use and energy efficiency. Indian operators...
Airtel, Google Partner to Launch Secure, Carrier-Backed RCS Messaging in India
Bharti Airtel and Google have teamed up to launch a carrier‑backed Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging platform in India, accessible via Google Messages on Android phones. The service combines Airtel’s network intelligence with Google’s RCS infrastructure and AI‑driven spam detection,...
Vodafone Idea Performed Best in Voice Calling Performance in Delhi
Vodafone Idea (Vi) topped the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) voice‑calling test in Delhi, posting a zero‑percent drop‑call rate and a perfect 100 % call‑setup success rate. Airtel and Jio trailed with 0.39 % and 0.53 % drop rates respectively, while MTNL...
Xiaomi Pad 8 5G Launch Date for India
Xiaomi announced that its Pad 8 5G tablet will launch in India on February 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM. The device is expected to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor, an 11.2‑inch 3.2K display with a 144 Hz refresh rate, and a 9200 mAh battery supporting 45 W...
Airtel New Rs 1099 Plan Comes with Unlimited 4G and 5G
Bharti Airtel launched a Rs 1099 prepaid plan that includes unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS per day and a combined 300 GB of 4G/5G data every 28 days. The offering is valid for 84 days, extending beyond the typical monthly cycle. While...
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Leaked Ahead of Launch
Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G design was leaked ahead of the company’s Unpacked event scheduled for February 25, 2026. The leak, posted by YouTuber Sahi Karoul, shows a high‑end device priced at AED 12,000 (approximately Rs 296,000) before official release. The...
