Saturday, 14 November, 2026
Cheaper Than Chips: Airtel’s Sunil Mittal Pushes for ₹350 Monthly Mobile Tariff
By TechShots Studio
Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Mittal wants Indian mobile tariffs hiked to ₹350 monthly (₹10–12 daily), citing inflation in fuel, power, and wages alongside weak returns on heavy 5G investments. Arguing connectivity costs less than chips or soda while powering UPI and essential services, Mittal stressed higher revenues are vital to double India's 3.5 lakh mobile towers to match China's digital infrastructure.
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