India’s telecom tally hits 1.2 billion with rural gains, Jio and Airtel lead the charge.
Govt now owns 49 per cent; revenue rises 2.2 per cent as Vi targets 5G in 17 circles by August.
Punit Thakkar now leads digital planning for Colgate-Palmolive India at Wavemaker.
Mobile and broadband see modest gains, while fixed lines take a 5G-FWA-fuelled fall
New Delhi puts Rs 36,950 crore of spectrum dues on its tab, doubling its stake in Vi