BSNL-MTNL merger a distant dream; synergy possible

The department of telecommunications plans to soon finalise policy decisions, required to enable state-run telecom firms Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited to......

Markets end lower on growth concerns

Markets ended 1% down on Thursday as disappointing third quarter GDP growth, the slowest pace in nearly three years, weighed on investor sentiment. The losses were led by financial and index......

BSNL without finance director for 2 yrs

In a kind of helplessness, Telecom Ministry has been unable to finalise the appointment of director (finance) of telecom public sector unit Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, which has a turnover of Rs......

MTNL plans to restructure loans

Facing cash crunchbecause ofsubdued financial performance, state-run Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited is planning to restructure its Rs 7,000-crore (Rs 70-billion) loan taken for buying 3G and BWA......