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Parliamentary panel flags gaps in BharatNet rollout, seeks state-wise performance audit

A parliamentary panel identified gaps in the BharatNet rural broadband program's rollout. Substantial infrastructure exists, yet operational Gram Panchayats remain below the program's goals. The committee called for a comprehensive performance audit to address implementation bottlenecks. They also requested a revised roadmap with clear accountability for full connectivity. Increased focus…

The Economic Times

Internet subscribers cross 109 crore; 2.21 lakh Gram Panchayats made service-ready under BharatNet: Govt

Internet subscribers have surpassed 109 crore, and over 2.21 lakh Gram Panchayats are now service-ready. Telephone connections also saw a significant increase during the same period. UPI now facilitates 85 percent of India's digital payments and nearly half globally. Aadhaar has generated over 1.44 billion numbers, supporting substantial direct benefit…

The Economic Times

Jefferies raises Polycab share price target after 30% rally in 2026. Here are 5 reasons why

Polycab India gained up to 4% after Jefferies raised its target price to Rs 10,920 and reiterated its Buy rating. The brokerage cited market share gains, data centre opportunities, a healthy order pipeline, diversified revenue streams and strong earnings growth expectations despite the stock’s sharp rally this year.

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BSNL, IIT Kanpur sign MoU for next-generation telecom technologies

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for joint research, development, testing, deployment and commercialisation of next-generation telecom technologies, BSNL Chairman and Managing Director A. Robert Jerard Ravi said on Wednesday.

The Economic Times

HFCL vs Sterlite Tech: Both stocks turn multibaggers, rocket up to 375% YTD. Should you invest amid AI boom?

Optical fibre makers HFCL and Sterlite Technologies are experiencing a boom, with shares surging due to massive demand for AI-driven data centre infrastructure. India's growing data centre market and global hyperscaler investments are fueling this growth, making these companies key beneficiaries of the AI expansion.

The Economic Times

ITI bags ₹3,889-cr. advance purchase order from BSNL

The Hindu

BSNL gets ₹1.64-lakh-crore lifeline from government

The package includes administrative allotment of 4G spectrum worth ₹44,993 crore

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Stalin inaugurates optical fibre cable project of BharatNet

The optical fibre cable under the BharatNet scheme aims to provide 1 Gbps bandwidth connectivity at 12, 525 village panchayats

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