Browsing: Telecom

Jio Platforms has filed its DRHP with SEBI for an IPO that could raise ₹30,000–₹40,000 crore, repay Reliance Jio Infocomm debt, and fund AI and cloud expansion, valuing the company at up to $180 billion.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov accuses Indian telecom giant Reliance of BGP hijacking to sabotage global access amid an India ban, a claim challenged by experts.

Bharti Airtel takes India’s second-most-valued company spot, surpassing HDFC Bank on May 18, 2026. Marks a clear investor shift to telecom and digital assets.

Vodafone Idea’s board approves a ₹4,730 crore preferential issue of fully convertible warrants to Aditya Birla Group, bolstering its financial position amid market pressures.

Akash Ambani becomes Managing Director of Jio Platforms for five years, effective 2026, as the digital arm of Reliance Industries prepares for its significant initial public offering. He will spearhead growth and investor relations.

India urges Anthropic to host Claude AI models and Mythos on sovereign cloud infrastructure, citing national security and jurisdictional risks for banking and critical sectors.

Airtel Business unveils Airtel Secure Workforce, India’s first unified Zero Trust Architecture cybersecurity platform for hybrid workforces, enhancing protection and compliance.

India is negotiating with the US and Anthropic for access to Claude Mythos, balancing frontier AI cybersecurity capabilities with national security risks.

WhatsApp has started testing a SIM‑binding feature in India that will periodically verify whether a user’s account is linked to…

Nokia is restructuring India operations, potentially affecting 20% of employees and appointing new leaders amid industry slowdown.