AGR: Staggered payments last hope for telcos
All eyes are now on the apex court’s decision vis-à-vis allowing staggered payments of AGR dues, as the shadow of doubt on Vodafone Idea’s existence still looms
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SC refuses AGR relief to telcos, again
Telecom companies need to pay up their dues by March 17; Vodafone Idea’s fate hangs in the balance.
Despite loss, Airtel Q3 earnings look good
The Delhi-based telco showed significant improvement across operating metrics helped by the addition of high-value customers and tariff hikes.
Funding 5G infrastructure in times of stress
With most telecom operators refusing to participate in the forthcoming 5G auctions, financing of its infrastructure would call for innovative investment solutions.
SC deals blow to telcos on AGR issue
The apex court dismissed a review petition, which means that AGR dues amounting to ₹1 lakh crore may have to be paid by telecom operators by January 23.
Jio Platform’s valuation may only be second to Amazon
According to a Jefferies research report, at an estimated valuation of $65 billion-$70 billion, the newly formed Jio Platform’s EV/Ebitda multiple could be ahead of Alibaba, Alphabet, and Apple.
