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Airtel CEO pens note on spam-fighting network; says crackdown will continue

Bharti Airtel is combating the "growing menace" of cyber frauds with network intelligence and Al to analyse patterns and accurately identify spammers, CEO Gopal Vittal said as he asked customers to be vigilant on 'suspected spam' indicator, now available. The regulator TRAI and the industry have upped the ante to crack down on the spam menace, and the regulator's new missive on whitelisted (approved) URLs has also come into effect from October 1. An HDFC Bank spokesperson, in response to a specific query, told PTI that the bank is "compliant as of today" with norms, and does not expect any difficulties. Meanwhile, Vittal penned a note to subscribers promising that Airtel will continue to work on identifying verified scammers and permanently blocking them from its network. "Our new solution makes us India's 1st Spam Fighting Network and we hope you will feel more confident and secure every time you receive that spam call or message," Vittal told subscribers. Over the last six month

The Economic Times

Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal pens note on telco's spam-fighting network; says spam crackdown will continue

Bharti Airtel is actively fighting cyber frauds using network intelligence and AI. CEO Gopal Vittal urges customers to heed 'Suspected Spam' alerts. TRAI's recent directive on whitelisted URLs became effective on October 1. Vittal assures ongoing measures to permanently block verified scammers, aiming to make alerts a natural part of user experience.

The Economic Times

Bharti Airtel, Bandhan Bank among 5 stocks with long unwinding

Long unwinding happens when stocks or positions owned for a longer period are sold either to book profit or to exit it in anticipation of impending bearishness.

The Economic Times

Airtel prepays spectrum dues worth ₹8,465 cr

Bharti Airtel prepaid ₹8,465 crore to the DoT for spectrum bought in 2016. The move aims to reduce interest costs and free up cash for expanding 4G and 5G services. The company had total dues of ₹14,244 crore, deferred as part of a 2021 relief package. The prepayment will save on interest costs annually.

Business Standard

Bharti Airtel prepays Rs 8,465 crore to DoT for spectrum acquired in 2016

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Monday said it has prepaid Rs 8,465 crore to the government against spectrum it acquired in 2016. These liabilities carried an interest rate of 9.3 per cent, the company said in a statement. "Bharti Airtel, one of India's leading telecommunications service providers, today said that it has prepaid Rs 8,465 crore to the Department of Telecom (Government of India) against spectrum acquired in 2016," the statement said.

CNBC TV18

Airtel prepays ₹8,465 cr to DoT, clears spectrum liabilities from 2016

Bharti Airtel has prepaid ₹8,465 crore to the Indian government, clearing deferred spectrum liabilities from 2016. This move eliminates high-interest costs and strengthens the company’s financial position.

The Economic Times

Airtel prepays Rs 8,465 cr to DoT against spectrum acquired in 2016

Bharti Airtel has prepaid Rs 8,465 crore to the Indian government for the spectrum it obtained in 2016. The telecommunications company announced this on Monday. The outstanding amount had an interest rate of 9.3 percent.

The Economic Times

Vodafone Idea seals Rs 13,500 crore equipment deal with Nokia

Vodafone Idea has signed a ₹13,500-crore deal with Nokia for 4G and 5G network equipment over three years. Nokia will supply gear for nine circles, while Vi negotiates with Ericsson and Samsung for other regions. This move aims to enhance Vi's market competitiveness against Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel.

The Economic Times

Block deals worth over Rs 14,602 crore this week. RIL, Trent, Paytm, SBI among stocks with major action

In the large cap segment, 15 companies witnessed significant block deals on the screen which were worth Rs 5,448 crore led by Reliance Industries (RIL) with four block counts totalling to Rs 1,202 crore. The next in line were Tata Group’s Trent (939 crore), Jindal Steel (Rs 483 crore), State Bank of India (SBI, 396 crore), Bharti Airtel (Rs 321 crore), SRF (Rs 290 crore) and Infosys (Rs 230 crore).

The Economic Times

Stock market update: Stocks that hit 52-week lows on NSE in today's trade

Power Grid, Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Kotak Bank were among the top losers on NSE in today's trade.

Mint

Top Gainers and Losers today on 27 September, 2024: Bharat Petroleum Corporation, Cipla, Power Grid Corporation Of India, Bharti Airtel among most active stocks; Check full list here

Top Gainers and Losers Today : The Sensex lost 264.27 points, or -0.31, to settle at 85836.12, while the Nifty lost 37.1 points, or -0.14, to close at 26216.05.

The Economic Times

Stock market update: Stocks that hit 52-week lows on NSE

Power Grid, L&T, Bharti Airtel, Apollo Hospital and Divis Labs were among the top losers on NSE.

The Economic Times

Bharti Airtel Share Price Today Live Updates: Bharti Airtel's Current Price Drop, A Temporary Setback Amid Strong Growth

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The Economic Times

Trai mulls over withdrawal of OTT licensing consultation

India's telecom regulator, Trai, is considering withdrawing its consultation paper on licensing for OTT communication services. This follows Bharti Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal's call for regulatory oversight of internet-based voice and messaging services to combat spam and cyber frauds. Trai chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti stated that the issue is under review.

Mint

Bharti Airtel share are down by -0.44%, Nifty up by 0.27%

Bharti Airtel Share Price Today on 26-09-2024: On the last trading day, Bharti Airtel's stock opened at ₹1764.9 and closed at ₹1752.7. The stock reached a high of ₹1778.95 and a low of ₹1751 during the day.

Hindustan Times

Airtel launches India's first Al-powered network solution for spam detection

Bharti Airtel launches India's first AI-powered spam detection solution to combat spam calls and messages, alerting customers in real-time.

The Economic Times

Airtel launches India's first Al-powered network solution for spam detection

Bharti Airtel has introduced India's first AI-powered spam detection solution to combat spam calls and messages. This network-based tool alerts customers in real-time about suspected spam without requiring any action from them. The dual-layer protection system processes billions of calls and messages daily, ensuring enhanced security for Airtel users.

Business Line

Airtel launches AI-powered spam detection solution in India, stocks trade flat

The shares of Bharti Airtel Limited were trading flat at ₹1,756.40 on the NSE today at 11.30 am

The Economic Times

Vi finds friends in Jio & Airtel for demand on AGR dues during meet with Scindia

Telecom operators met with communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to discuss adjusted gross revenue dues and calculation errors. They also urged for the continuation of existing license agreements and sought regulatory control over OTT communication players. Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel face significant AGR dues, while Reliance Jio remains unaffected.

Business Standard

Over 1 in 4 Indians likely to visit Flipkart during festive sale event BBD

Analysts believe market share gains by Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel will continue

Business Standard

BSNL's market share gain from lower tariffs unlikely to impact Airtel, Jio

Analysts believe market share gains by Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel will continue

Business Standard

Telcom firms, Scindia discuss AGR, OTP apps exclusion from licensing rules

Telecom operators in a meeting with Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia expressed concerns over regulator Trai excluding messaging and calling apps like WhatsApp and Telegram in its recommendation on new licensing rules, sources aware of the development said. Operators also discussed issues concerning adjusted gross revenue payments, they added. The meeting was attended by Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani, Vodafone Idea CEO Akshaya Moondra, Bharti Airtel MD and CEO Gopal Vittal and BSNL Chairman and Managing Director Robert J Ravi. "All telecom operators expressed concern over the exclusion of over-the-top apps by Trai in its recommendation on Service Authorisation. Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel raised the issue of adjusted gross revenue," a source said. Telecom operators have been demanding for a long time to bring calling and messaging apps, called as OTTs, under the ambit of telecom licences as they provide calling and messaging services like any telecom operator. The Telec

Mint

Indian stock market today: M&M, NTPC, Bharti Airtel...300 stocks hit one-year highs on the BSE

300 stocks, including Mahindra and Mahindra and Bharti Airtel, reached new 52-week highs. The Sensex and Nifty 50 peaked but settled flat amid mixed gains and losses. Market sentiment remains positive due to US rate cuts, though profit booking persists.

CNBC TV18

Vodafone Idea management shares important updates on debt funding, AGR dues on analyst call

Vodafone Idea has been in focus since the week gone by after the Supreme Court struck down the curative petition filed by Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel over re-computing the AGR dues, which for Vodafone Idea, stand at over ₹70,000 crore.

Business Standard

Mcap of 6 of top-10 most valued firms jumps Rs 1.9 trn; Infosys tumbles

The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued firms jumped Rs 1,97,734.77 crore last week, with ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank emerging as the biggest winners, in-line with optimistic trends in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark jumped 1,653.37 points or 1.99 per cent. The BSE benchmark soared 1,359.51 points or 1.63 per cent to settle at an all-time high of 84,544.31 on Friday. During the day, it jumped 1,509.66 points or 1.81 per cent to hit the lifetime intra-day peak of 84,694.46. The valuation of ICICI Bank surged Rs 63,359.79 crore to Rs 9,44,226.88 crore, the most among the top-10 firms. HDFC Bank added Rs 58,569.52 crore taking its market valuation to Rs 13,28,605.29 crore. Bharti Airtel's valuation soared Rs 44,319.91 crore to Rs 9,74,810.11 crore. The market capitalisation (mcap) of Reliance Industries climbed Rs 19,384.07 crore to Rs 20,11,544.68 crore. Hindustan Unilever's valuation gained Rs 10,725.88 crore to Rs 7,00,084.21 crore and that of ITC went u

Mint

Buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends three stocks to buy on Monday — Sept 23

Buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends three stocks to buy on Monday — Bharti Airtel, Nestle India, and Adani Ports

The Economic Times

Jio, Airtel, Vi record customer loss post tariff hike, BSNL becomes only gainer in July

In July, major telecom operators like Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea saw a decline in their customer base due to a hike in mobile service tariffs. State-run BSNL was the only player to add new subscribers. The overall telecom subscriber base in India slightly decreased, while the fixed-line and broadband segments saw growth.

Business Standard

Jio, Airtel, Vi see customer loss post tariff hike, BSNL July's only gainer

The impact of mobile phone service tariff hike was evident in July with Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea reporting loss of customer base, which resulted in an overall decline in telecom subscribers in the country. Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea increased their mobile service plan rates in the range of 10-27 per cent in the first week of July. Airtel and Vodafone Idea have more than doubled their entry-level mobile rates in the last 2-3 years to Rs 199 that comes with 28 days validity. State-run BSNL was the only player that added new subscribers and led the market in terms of new net customer addition, according to a monthly subscribers report released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Friday. According to the report, BSNL added over 2.94 million mobile subscribers in July. Bharti Airtel lost 1.69 million mobile subscribers which was highest among its peers. Vodafone Idea and Reliance Jio lost 1.41 million and 758 thousands mobile subscribers

Mint

Over 250 stocks hit one-year highs on BSE; investors earn ₹6 lakh crore in a day

Over 250 stocks, including ICICI Bank and Bharti Airtel, reached new 52-week highs on the BSE, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 achieving record gains. Investors gained ₹6 lakh crore as market capitalisation hit record ₹472 lakh crore.

Business Standard

BSNL emerges only winner of July tariff hikes, adds 2.9 million users

The three private sector telecom operators: Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) raised tariffs in the first week of July

The Economic Times

Telcos oppose 'service authorisation', see threat of regulatory uncertainty

All three private carriers - Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) - unanimously stated during a consultation process of the regulator that the current practice of contractual arrangement should continue as it provides regulatory certainty and predictability. But the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has not agreed to the demand of telecom companies.

The Economic Times

Setback for Vi, Airtel as SC rejects pleas on AGR dues

The Supreme Court has dismissed curative petitions by telecom companies like Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel, seeking relief from penalties and interest on adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues. This decision leaves the telcos with no further legal options, impacting their financial stability and market performance.

The Economic Times

Technical Breakout Stocks: Info Edge, PB Fintech and Bharti Airtel hit fresh record highs; what should investors do?

Info Edge, PB Fintech, and Bharti Airtel reached new record highs on Thursday, with Info Edge gaining over 1% and PB Fintech surging more than 4%. Bharti Airtel, however, retreated slightly after initially hitting a fresh peak.

CNBC TV18

Bharti Airtel becomes 4th Indian company to achieve ₹10 lakh crore in market capitalisation

The stock of Bharti Airtel rallied more than 3% in Thursday’s trade, taking the year-to-date gains to 62%. In comparison, the benchmark Nifty has gained 17% during the same period.

CNBC TV18

From SBI, Axis Bank, PNB and more, these banks have exposure to Vodafone Idea

In a jolt to telecom firms, the Supreme Court has dismissed a batch of pleas filed by companies, including Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel, seeking correction of alleged errors in the Adjusted Gross Revenue.

Mint

ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, NTPC—Over 240 shares jump to 1-year peaks; Sensex, Nifty 50 hit record highs

Stocks at record high: As many as 241 stocks, including ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, NTPC and Britannia Industries, hit their fresh 52-week highs in intraday trade on BSE on Thursday, September 19.

Business Line

Supreme court rejects telcos' plea on dues owed to govt; Vodafone Idea, Indus Towers shares slide

Shares of Vodafone Idea and Indus Towers slumped around 15% each after the news, while Bharti Airtel briefly turned negative

The Economic Times

Big blow for telcos as SC rejects AGR re-computation plea; Vi shares crash

The Supreme Court has dismissed pleas by telecom giants Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel to re-compute Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues. The companies sought corrections in the AGR calculations, a penalty reduction, and interest rate adjustments. Vodafone Idea's burden has now increased to Rs 70,320 crore as of FY24.

Mint

Bharti Airtel share are up by 0.91%, Nifty up by 0.53%

Bharti Airtel Share Price Today on 19-09-2024: On the last trading day, Bharti Airtel opened at ₹1646.65 and closed at ₹1667.70. The stock reached a high of ₹1679.20 and a low of ₹1646.65 during the day.

Business Standard

Bharti Airtel becomes 4th listed company to cross Rs 10 trillion market cap

The combined market cap of Bharti Airtel (Rs 9.52 trillion) and Bharti Airtel's partly paid shares (Rs 49,526 crore) touched Rs 10.02 trillion in intra-day trade on Thursday.