Google, Meta investing billions in India’s submarine optic fibre infra; data rivalry with Jio, Airtel in the offing

Google plans to launch its Blue-Raman Submarine Cable System in Mumbai. (AI image) Global tech giants Google and Meta are making substantial investments in submarine fibre cables connecting to India. This strategic move positions them in direct competition with established domestic data providers Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Tata Communications during a period of significant […]

Airtel Q2 profit surges 168% on higher tariffs

NEW DELHI: Bharti Airtel on Monday reported a 168% growth in second quarter earnings, led by higher tariffs. The telco also announced a road map for leadership transition from January 2026, that will see COO Shashwat Sharma take the role of CEO and MD, with incumbent Gopal Vittal, 58, becoming executive vice-chairman.Airtel said consolidated net […]