WIRELESS NETWORKS
Made-in-India 5G radio opens commercial orders, bulk supplies likely in 2027
WiSig Networks has announced the opening of commercial orders for an indigenous 5G radio technology. This technology aims to reduce India's reliance on imported telecom equipment and enhance local capabilities. Research from IIT Hyderabad contributed significantly to the development of this advanced wireless communication system. The bulk supplies are anticipated to commence in 2027, marking an important milestone.
Infosys Prize 2026 honours six young researchers across science & arts
At a recent press event, the Infosys Science Foundation celebrated the winners of the Infosys Prize 2026, honoring six promising early-career researchers for their remarkable achievements in diverse fields. Each recipient will be awarded a gold medal along with a substantial monetary prize of $100,000, designed to motivate emerging scholars and further their academic journeys, while reinforcing the foundation's commitment to fostering innovation and research excellence.
For investors with medium-term outlook: 5 large-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 23%, according to analysts
The headwinds hitting the market are not just easing now. Some of them are actually turning into tailwinds. That is a real change. The broader market is inching higher, and the Nifty and the Sensex are moving up with it. For months, the bulls were trying and failing to get a foothold. This time the attempt looks more serious, because the macro picture, for once, is working for rather than against them.
When AI starts operating machines, the network becomes industrial infrastructure
As manufacturing and automation expand together, networks built to serve billions of people will increasingly serve tens of billions of machines and AI agents as well. Treating those connections as industrial infrastructure, and planning them for that scale, will determine how well physical AI works once deployments move from individual use cases to whole industrial environments.
Bharti Airtel shares jump 3% after Q2 net profit rises 31% YoY. What are brokerages saying?
Bharti Airtel shares rose on Friday after the telecom major reported a 31% year-on-year rise in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 8,887.5 crore. Revenue grew 17%, while ARPU improved to Rs 271. Brokerages largely remained positive, citing strong growth, improving margins and healthy cash flow generation.
Qualcomm signs major 5G infrastructure deal with SpaceX for Starlink Mobile network
Qualcomm said the equipment would provide a flexible foundation for a multi-band network, which can be deployed in stages. The initial rollout will focus on terrestrial 5G, with the architecture designed to accommodate developments in connectivity and network intelligence.
Ambani's Jio Platforms explores tech-for-equity talks with Comcast and Charter, sources say
Jio Platforms, controlled by Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries, is exploring international partnerships for its broadband technology. The company has discussed potential collaborations with Comcast, Charter Communications, and South Africa's MTN Group. Negotiations with MTN fell through due to disagreements on valuation and licensing issues. Jio aims to secure 10 to 15 global partners for its proprietary system. There is currently no set timeframe for reaching a definitive agreement.
SpaceX in talks to buy Boost Mobile or use its network: Report
The Elon Musk-led rocket maker is looking to build a hybrid satellite-terrestrial mobile network through Starlink Mobile to challenge US wireless giants AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile, combining its satellite constellation with ground based infrastructure to compete directly in the telecom market.
Jio Platforms shares climb over 3% after Q2 PAT rises 14% YoY to Rs 8,389 crore. Buy, sell or hold?
Jio Platforms reported a 14% year-on-year rise in September-quarter net profit in its first earnings announcement since listing. Subscriber additions, 5G adoption and digital services supported growth, while brokerages retained Buy ratings with target prices of Rs 1,340 and Rs 1,350.
Jio Platforms Q2 Results: Profit rises 14% YoY to Rs 8,389 crore; revenue up 11%
Jio Q2 Results: Jio Platforms reported a 14% year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 8,389 crore in Q2 FY27, its first results after listing. Revenue grew 11% to Rs 40,475 crore, supported by subscriber additions, growth in digital services and a marginal increase in ARPU.
Jio’s connectivity push gathers pace, 5G base hits 300 million and broadband homes 30 million
Jio Platforms reported a 28% increase in its 5G subscriber base and a 32% rise in home broadband connections. By the end of the September quarter, Jio had added 66 million 5G customers, reaching a total of 300 million subscribers. The company acquired 15 million new 5G users sequentially during the third quarter. Jio is now the world's largest 5G operator outside China.
Meet Austin Hickman and Reet Chaudhuri, who raised $4 million for Soctera; how their semiconductor startup aims to change radar technology
Hickman is Soctera's co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO), while Chaudhuri is its co-founder and chief technology officer (CTO). They were both researchers at Cornell University's Jen-Xing Laboratory. Soctera emerged from their Cornell research and licensed the technology developed at the university. Their challenge was to address a longstanding limitation of high-power semiconductor devices.
Jio Platforms is becoming more than a telecom company: Dolat Capital
Jio Platforms is poised to evolve beyond telecom as tariff hikes, 5G monetisation, home broadband and enterprise digital services drive its next growth phase, according to Dolat Capital. The brokerage initiated coverage with an Accumulate rating and a target price of Rs 1,435, citing strong growth prospects and rising free cash flow.
Jio Platforms shares jump 5% on Day 2 after ending 27% higher on debut day. Buy, sell or hold?
Jio Platforms shares rose further after a strong market debut, climbing over 32% above the IPO price. Nomura, Motilal Oswal and Elara Capital initiated coverage with Buy ratings, citing tariff hikes, ARPU growth and digital services opportunities.
UAE, Canada space firms in alliance as nations seek Starlink alternatives
Terrestar Solutions Inc. has entered into a partnership with Space42 Plc and Viasat Inc. to enhance mobile satellite connectivity. This collaboration aims to create an open standard for sharing satellite infrastructure globally. The parties signed a memorandum of understanding in Ottawa during an important diplomatic visit. Terrestar plans to develop a low-Earth orbit satellite system to improve coverage in underserved areas.
Jio Platforms' post-IPO playbook: What's ahead for No. 2 of Dalal Street?
Reliance Jio Platforms made a blockbuster stock market debut, listing at a 21.4% premium and reaching a $131.5 billion valuation. After India's biggest IPO, investors are watching Jio's next growth engines: tariff hikes, broadband expansion, artificial intelligence, cloud services and stronger cash flows. Can Akash Ambani turn Jio's digital ambitions into sustained earnings and long-term shareholder returns?
Jio Platforms gets first Buy call! Nomura says ‘disruptor now the leader’; starts coverage with Rs 1,340 target
Shares of Jio Platforms listed at Rs 1,359 on BSE and NSE, a premium of 21% over the IPO price. Nomura set a target price of Rs 1,340, implying 20% upside from the issue price of Rs 1,119. The brokerage cites Jio’s leadership in wireless subscribers, data traffic and home broadband, adding that its listing could support steady tariff hikes and drive monetisation.
US agency approves Amazon Leo's $11.5 billion acquisition of Globalstar
The Federal Communications Commission said Tuesday it has approved Amazon Leo's $11.5 billion deal to acquire Globalstar as the retail giant's satellite arm aims to build a satellite-based communications network to take on Elon Musk's SpaceX Starlink unit.
MHA seeks public opinion on proposed pan-India BB-PPDR communication network
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has invited public opinion and stakeholder inputs on the proposed network architecture for a dedicated pan-India Broadband Public Protection and Disaster Relief (BB-PPDR) communication system aimed at strengthening communication capabilities among police forces and other public safety agencies across the country.
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