The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has called on the Indian government to impose a ban on the sale of Wi-Fi 6E routers that utilize the 6GHz spectrum band. Major telecom players, such as Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea, have raised concerns over the sale of these routers through e-commerce platforms and offline traders. COAI highlights the regulatory ambiguity surrounding the use of 6GHz band frequencies, which poses potential risks and legal liabilities to consumers. E-commerce platforms have taken some action, but regulatory authorities need to enforce a comprehensive ban.
Lifestyle inflation, driven by demand and targeted by policy rates, has exceeded the increase in prices of essential commodities since FY18, according to a report by Bank of Baroda’s economics department. The report highlights that lifestyle inflation rates have risen from 4% in FY18 to 6.4% in FY23, while per capita gross national disposable income has grown at a CAGR of 8.5%. The analysis reveals significant increases in the prices of various lifestyle items, reflecting increased affordability and aspirations for improved living standards.
