April 27, 2026

COAI

Budget 2026: COAI seeks cut in telecom licence fee; flags GST burden and ITC pile-up

Budget 2026: COAI seeks cut in telecom licence fee; flags GST burden and ITC pile-up

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File photo (Picture credit: ANI) India’s telecom industry body COAI has asked the government to reduce regulatory levies and ease Goods and Services Tax (GST) norms in the upcoming Union Budget, arguing that high statutory payments continue to strain the sector’s finances.The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), whose members include Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel…

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WhatsApp, Telegram and other OTT companies are 'upset' with government over new rule that Airtel, Vodafone-Idea and Reliance Jio have congratulated DoT for

WhatsApp, Telegram and other OTT companies are ‘upset’ with government over new rule that Airtel, Vodafone-Idea and Reliance Jio have congratulated DoT for

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Two of the biggest industry bodies in India — BIF and COAI are fighting again. This time over the government’s new circular mandating SIM Binding for OTT platforms. Broadband India Forum or BIF represents major technology companies such as WhatsApp parent Meta, Google and others; while Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) is the country’s…

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