Union Budget: Ethernet switch duty cut to recharge telcos' data centre, broadband plans

Reliance Jio, Adani Group, Google, Facebook, and Microsoft may benefit from reduced costs in setting up data centres and broadband expansions following the government's proposal to halve basic customs duty on carrier-grade Ethernet switches. This move is expected to support India's growing data centre market and rural broadband initiatives like BharatNet by making technology deployment more affordable.