India’s Telecom Leap: 4G Rollout & Manufacturing Boom
India's telecom sector is booming with 4G expansion across 98,000 sites, boosting local manufacturing. Scindia highlights India's progress and BSNL's growth plans for digital empowerment.
BSNL Growth: ARPU Boost & Network Expansion
BSNL aims to boost ARPU and expand its customer base following a ₹25,000 crore investment in 4G infrastructure. A new ₹47,000 crore capital investment plan is set for network upgrades.
BSNL/MTNL Land Monetization: PSU Asset Transfer to Government
Surplus land & buildings from BSNL/MTNL/ITI are transferred to central govt entities without auction. Govt gets 90 days priority, then PSUs sell to non-govt buyers at market price.
Telecom AGR Growth & Subscriber Decline in FY25
Telecom industry AGR grew 1.7% in FY25's last quarter, but Vodafone Idea & BSNL saw declines. Overall minutes of usage increased. Subscriber base decreased by 0.11%.
BSNL to get Rs 6,000 crore more from govt to meet capex needs for 4G rollout
New Delhi: The Centre plans to allocate more than Rs 6,000 crore additionally to Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) for 4G network gear of the state telco's much-delayed rollout, the absence of which has been exacerbating its subscriber losses.