Is the ongoing price war in the telecom sector an indication of future consolidation?

I agree with Pradeep here. This is definitely a sigh of future consolidation.Though everyone starts participating in the race,only few will remain in the game after some time.Mergers are more likely in the coming days

Yes there will be future consolidation , and the price wars are an indicator of the same.But consolidation is a function of market dynamics.However I disagree with the Lady that TRAI should intervene or regulate , in the end markets will decide if an operator will thrive or be left by the wayside.I see tower sharing agreements between operators a positive step - where each business is able to optimize its costs , and improve efficiencies.In the end it is a case of survival of the fittest.It is often seen that companies who are leaders in their space - always talk of market economics - however when their position is significantly  challenged they seek refuge with regulators. ;)

I think the  ongoing price war will ensure that the companies with deep pockets survive in future. Currently all comapnies are taking a hit in their margin by lowering the tarrifs, this will ensure that those who can keep their operations profitable for long will remain, the rest will be taken over. Hence, M&As are definitely on the cards. Apart from this another type of consolidation which I can forsee is in the Infrastructure sharing domain, which will become necessary for survival post MNP. we have already seen this trend and companies are doing it now also, but later this will be the key for survival. All said and done, TRAI need s to play a more active role in regulating the markets, because market forces alone can't bring stability here.

Yes but it will take sometime........number portability can also give some indications of future.

With advent of New players ,these will continue  for near future.

Yes very true Radha.

Absolutely right Radha. Thanks for the referral :)