Broader tariff hike expected later this year despite Airtel’s stealth price increase, analysts say
A major telecom tariff hike remains on the cards for later this year, according to analysts, despite Bharti Airtel already raising effective prices by scrapping its ₹299 entry-level plan to push users towards higher-priced plans. The telecom operator also removed its ₹319 (30 days), ₹579 (56 days), ₹619 (60 days), and ₹649 (56 days) prepaid plans.