Trai paves way for over ₹2 trillion spectrum auction, cuts reserve price

India’s telecom regulator has cleared the way for the next spectrum auction by putting airwaves worth over ₹2 trillion on the block, while recommending steep cuts in reserve prices to improve participation from cash-strained operators. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has recommended up to a 20-30% reduction in reserve price for the spectrum compared to the previous auction in 2024.

More than 62% or about ₹1.3 trillion worth spectrum is attributed to the 600MHz band, which went unsold in the previous spectrum auctions due to limited device support.