Impact of the pandemic (COVID-19) on the financial performance of selected Indian telecommunication sector

Abstract

Financial performance is an important measure investors use to assess the firm’s financial position and health for a given period. It evaluates the company’s overall performance and progress and determines its potential future growth, structure, and effectiveness. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all industries across the globe. The study examines the impact of the Pandemic (COVID-19) on the financial performance of chosen Indian Telecommunication companies. It evaluates the financial performance during the pre-Covid and post-Covid periods. The study covers Indian firms listed in NSE from the Telecommunications Sector. The study examines the financial performance of five parameters of 10 firms from the Telecommunications sector for two years before the Covid-19 Pandemic and after the Covid-19 Pandemic using paired t-tests. The study will help investors, shareholders, regulators, and policymakers by analysing the Indian Telecommunication sector.