Indian telecom companies are now strongly focusing on improving average revenue per-user (ARPUs)
The broader indices lagged in trade on Monday. The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices ended with losses of 0.9 per cent and 1.9 per cent, respectively
Moody's Investors Service on Tuesday revised Bharti Airtel's ratings outlook to positive from stable.
Analysts pointed out that further tariff hikes could come in the next 18-24 months as the aim is to hit an ARPU of Rs 300 per user per month
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The company's consolidated revenue from operations was 283.26 billion rupees ($3.79 billion) for the quarter ended Sept. 30
Bharti Airtel's growth during the quarter will be led by segmented tariff hikes taken in the second quarter ended September
Telecom operators are likely to continue with minor tweaks in mobile plans but may avoid significant hike in broader tariffs in the short-run
The company has discontinued its Rs 49 entry level prepaid recharge and will now start from the Rs 79 smart recharge and offer more value to customers
India Ratings believes increasing data usage and rising proportion of higher ARPU data customers in the overall subscriber mix hint that even without tariff hikes, the sector is structurally strong
Tinkering with rates will put off investment and hurt exports
Vodafone Idea may see a rally in the direction of Rs 15 shortly if it manages to breakout above 100-WMA.
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Where tariffs are concerned, the company has already taken a clear stance on the issue, he said adding that Airtel is of the firm view that tariffs need go up.
While the telecom company's second-quarter loss narrowed to Rs 7,218 crore, its operational performance was weaker compared to its peers.
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Open-ended tariff protection will affect competitiveness
There could be earnings cuts and lower target prices if the hikes don't materialise this year
However, significant policy reform would also be necessary to attract investors
The operator had called for the hike in view of Rs 9,800 cr plan, including expansion of a terminal-1, construction of fourth runway