India’s telecom sector operating profit to grow 12-14 pc in FY26: Report

IANS | August 18, 2025 2:10 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) The operating profit of India’s telecom companies is projected to grow at a strong rate of 12-14 per cent to Rs 1.55 lakh crore this fiscal, driven by surging data consumption and a consequent increase in the average revenue per user (ARPU), a report said on Monday.

Trump’s energy pact with Pakistan carries risks for US firms

IANS | August 18, 2025 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new US-Pakistan deal to jointly develop Pakistan’s oil reserves has added more complexity into South Asian geopolitics as the deal carries implications far beyond its stated aim of energy development.