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Airtel Money sees sales jump by a quarter after gaining millions more customers

The payments firm reported revenues of 830 million US dollars (£621 million) for the six months to the end of September.

Evening Standard · 20h ago

Jio IPO: Nithin Kamath explains how Jio played an important role in making what Zerodha is today

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath has credited Reliance Jio and Airtel with helping build India’s digital ecosystem and expand capital markets. Reflecting on Jio’s decade-long journey, Kamath said affordable data, along with Aadhaar and UPI, enabled online-first businesses like Zerodha to grow and helped drive a surge in retail investing.

The Economic Times · Oct 21

Airtel Launches 3 Voice-Only Plans Starting at ₹185

Why pay for mobile data if you only use your phone to make calls? Airtel users who rarely browse the internet now have another recharge option to consider. The telecom operator has introduced three voice-only plans priced at ₹185, ₹203 and ₹206, according to the supplied report. These plans focus…

MyLifeXP · Oct 19

Bharti Airtel shares defy weak markets, rise over 2% after launch of new plans

Bharti Airtel shares gained after the telecom major launched new postpaid plans offering additional benefits, including free international roaming.

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Airtel ₹598 Plan: 3 OTT Subscriptions With One Recharge

A mobile recharge usually means choosing between more data, longer validity or extra benefits. But Airtel's ₹598 prepaid plan tries to bundle almost everything into one recharge. Along with daily data and unlimited calling, the plan comes with multiple OTT subscriptions, making it particularly interesting for users who regularly watch…

MyLifeXP · Oct 7

Airtel hikes postpaid plans by Rs 50, adds free annual international roaming

Airtel has launched new postpaid plans starting at Rs 499 that include one free international roaming trip per SIM every year, along with unlimited data and calling, safety features and bundled subscriptions. The five-day roaming pack offers 5GB data, 60 minutes of calls and 25 outgoing SMSes, and the new…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Your phone says “spam” before you answer. How AI spots suspect calls

Telecom companies in India are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to detect and label potential spam calls and messages. By analyzing calling trends, AI has already flagged billions of suspicious communications. Major players like Airtel and Vodafone Idea implement effective spam warnings for their users, while apps like Truecaller…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

India telecom sector may see 12-15% tariff hike in next 4-5 months: Report

India's telecom operators are projected to see a 12-15% tariff hike in the next few months. Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea Limited are expected to report revenue growth in average revenue per user. Reliance Jio is estimated to add 8 million subscribers, while Bharti Airtel expects to gain…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

Airtel Money set for £5.3bn float in biggest London IPO for five years

The group is looking to raise around 800 million US dollars (£601 million) from the IPO.

The Independent UK · Oct 1

How telecom giants are turning India’s mobile networks into AI distribution channels

Telecom companies like Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel are integrating AI tools into mobile plans for user accessibility. Users can access advanced digital tools without high subscription costs, increasing the likelihood of long-term customer retention. Specifically, Reliance Jio offers a collaboration with Google while Airtel partners with Adobe for premium…

The Economic Times · Sep 30