Shabnam Sinha, currently an Independent Director on the bank’s Board, will assume the role of Chairperson for a three-year term from October 1, 2026.
This transaction comes with India's life insurance sector undergoing rapid transformation, driven by digital adoption, increasing awareness, and rising demand for financial protection solutions.
The enhanced RCS messaging service will allow users to view messages directly in Google Messages, which is available on most Android smartphones.
Of the total Rs 20,000 crore investment, Airtel will contribute 70 per cent, while the remaining 30 per cent will be brought in by the promoter group through Bharti Enterprises Limited.
India AI Impact Summit 2026: To prevent any service disruptions during keynote sessions and demonstrations, the provider has implemented a highly redundant hardware setup.
BSNL, Airtel, Vodafone Idea Wireless Subscribers: The total number of wireless subscribers, including mobile and fixed wireless access services, climbed to 1.258 billion in December, with net additions of 8.21 million users.
Airtel Recharge Plan 2026 Unlimited Calls:Airtel’s 2026 recharge plans give unlimited calls, daily 5G data, 100 SMS, and access to 20+ OTT apps. Starting at less than Rs 350, these plans make both calling and entertainment affordable and convenient.
Airtel Free Subscription: The service was introduced as a special, short-term benefit to enhance Airtel’s prepaid plans and give users a taste of premium AI capabilities.
Budget 2026-27: COAI has recommended giving telecom operators special benefits under GST, such as exempting GST on regulatory payments like licence fees (LF), spectrum usage charges (SUC), and spectrum assigned through auctions.
CNAP Vs Truecaller In India:CNAP uses Aadhaar-linked telecom records as its data source, which means the caller name shown is based on official SIM registration details.
Sharma's appointment will come into effect from January 1, 2026, the telecom firms said in an exchange filing. Currently the CEO-designate, he will assume the role for a five-year term, subject to shareholder approval, and will be designated as a key managerial personnel of the company.
The transaction reportedly occurred at a floor price of Rs 2,030 per share, reflecting a 3.1 per cent discount to Airtel’s previous close of Rs 2,095.
BSNL VoWiFi Service In India: The VoWiFi service allows users to make clear voice calls using a Wi-Fi or home broadband connection, even in areas with weak mobile signals.
Online eSIM Activation In India: However, users need to be careful because deleting an eSIM by mistake will immediately disconnect the network.
Airtel Down In India: Many Airtel users across the country complained that they were unable to make calls or use mobile internet.
ACT's plans offer higher speeds and better value with popular streaming bundles. Airtel provides more niche OTTs but restricts premium services and speeds.
Airtel Prepaid Apple Music Offer: The telecom operator Airtel has not disclosed the exact eligibility criteria for the Apple Music offer. However, reports indicate that the benefit may not be restricted to specific recharge plans.
Vodafone-Idea Network Down In India: The telecom operators were reportedly impacted by a technical issue but there is no official response regarding this.
Bharti Airtel’s promoter entity, Indian Continent Investment, is likely to sell a 0.8 per cent stake in the company through a block deal.
The India business delivered an EBITDA of Rs 22,352 crore, with margins improving to 59.5 per cent, up 598 basis points year-on-year.
BSNL, a telecom giant, has launched a new prepaid recharge plan priced at Rs 249, offering lucrative features including calling, data, and OTT access at an affordable rate. The company shared details of the plan on its official X handle (formerly Twitter).
Airtel Perplexity Pro Subscription:Indian telecom companies usually offer free access to streaming apps like Netflix and Amazon Prime.