"India’s cheapest data era might be over—here’s what Jio & Airtel just did!"

💸 What Changed? - Jio has discontinued its ₹249 plan (1GB/day for 28 days). 🔁 New base plan: ₹299 for 1.5GB/day, 28 days - Airtel followed suit, removing its ₹249 plan too. 🔁 Now offering ₹299 for 1GB/day, 28 days 📊 Why the Hike? - Boosting Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) is the goal. - Telcos are investing heavily in 5G rollout, spectrum, and infrastructure. - Industry-wide push for “tariff repair”—India’s data rates are among the lowest globally 🧠 Strategic Moves: - Jio’s new ₹299 plan offers more data than Airtel’s (1.5GB vs 1GB/day) at the same price - Airtel’s ₹319 plan now gives less data than before—reduced from 2GB/day to 1.5GB/day - Both operators are nudging users toward higher-value packs, reducing low-cost options 📉 Impact on Users: - Minimum monthly spend for prepaid users has gone up by ₹50 - Budget-conscious users may feel the pinch - BSNL still offers cheaper plans, but with limited 4G coverage Major Support at Rs. 1860 Major Resistance at Rs. 2000