India is planning to enable direct satellite connectivity for mobile phones, potentially bringing ubiquitous internet to remote areas. The Department of Telecommunications will seek recommendations from TRAI on a framework for these direct-to-device (D2D) services, including pricing. This move aims to make phone connectivity as seamless as 4G/5G, though telcos have raised concerns about business impact.

Indias food delivery and quick commerce sectors are heading into a renewed competitive phase as firms boost promotions and spending. Despite rising discounting, stronger unit economics, disciplined expansion, higher throughput, and improving profitability support a stable medium-term growth outlook.