B G Shirsat &Amp; Rajesh S Kurup In Mumbai

Stories by B G Shirsat &Amp; Rajesh S Kurup In Mumbai

Advertisers try out bluetooth

Advertisers try out bluetooth

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2007

Apart from Caf Coffee Day, companies like Pantaloon, Levi's and Pepsi among others are also offering goodies through bluetooth that can be downloaded free-of-cost.

Tax tops Vodafone board meet agenda

Tax tops Vodafone board meet agenda

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2007

The board of GSM service provider Vodafone-Essar is expected to discuss the income tax issue at its meeting to be held on Friday.

Seven billionaires, courtesy Esops

Seven billionaires, courtesy Esops

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2007

Four L&T executives, 2 from RIL and 1 from Tech Mahindra own over Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) each in stock options.

Govt to roll out single levy in telecom soon

Govt to roll out single levy in telecom soon

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2007

The Department of Telecommunications, which has been mandated to simplify the multifarious levies, would introduce the new regime in phases.

DoT tells GSM cos to make full use of spectrum

DoT tells GSM cos to make full use of spectrum

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2007

DoT is also planning to carry out verification on operators' premises to check the technologies they employ.

Index biggies keep sub-prime woes at bay

Index biggies keep sub-prime woes at bay

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2007

Sectors that are insulated from the sub-prime mortgage crisis unfolding in the US are the heavyweights in Indian stock indices. In comparison, sectors like information technology and pharmaceuticals, which depend a lot on the US market, carry less we

Vodafone-Essar scripts Rs 400 cr ad blitz

Vodafone-Essar scripts Rs 400 cr ad blitz

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2007

The UK-based telecom major is looking at single name branding of its Indian joint venture firm, Vodafone-Essar (formerly Hutchison-Essar).

Indian middle class continues to shine

Indian middle class continues to shine

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2007

However, the income profile shows a classical pyramid-shaped society with only 600,000 households earning above Rs 18 lakh per annum, according to the Mr and Mrs India survey by brokerage firm CLSA Asia Pacific Markets.

Money transfer over mobiles soon

Money transfer over mobiles soon

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2007

The service, first of its kind in the country, is expected to be launched shortly, if not within a week.

Large caps lead the way

Large caps lead the way

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2007

The seven-day non-stop rally has recouped 75 per cent of the market capitalisation eroded during the preceding free fall as seven in every 10 stocks traded on the Bombay Stock Exchange staged a recovery (BSE).

Why your SMS votes won't reach reality shows

Why your SMS votes won't reach reality shows

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2007

The content providers -- TV channels, FM Radio stations, e-commerce companies and credit card majors -- have blamed the service providers and mobile value-added services (VAS) operators for the problem.

3 Japanese firms to bid for Flag's $1.5 bn contrac

3 Japanese firms to bid for Flag's $1.5 bn contrac

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2007

Three Japanese submarine cable construction companies have been short-listed by Flag Telecom, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Communications

Operators forge tie-ups for high-end cellphones

Operators forge tie-ups for high-end cellphones

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2007

If you want to buy the latest high-end phone, be ready to dump your current service provider

Flag Tele inks $100 mn deal with European firm

Flag Tele inks $100 mn deal with European firm

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2007

Flag Telecom, a subsidiary of Reliance Communications, has signed a $100 million

RCom ties up with Singapore operator

RCom ties up with Singapore operator

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2007

Making its foray into mobile content outsourcing, the CDMA major, Reliance Communications, has signed its first contract with a Singapore-based GSM service provider.

Subprime woes not to hit IT firms

Subprime woes not to hit IT firms

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2007

IT-BPO firms offer end-to-end mortgage origination services and manage servicing activities.

More Independence for phone users

More Independence for phone users

Rediff.com   15 Aug 2007

On 60th Independence Day, it is bonanza time for telecom subscribers with operators rolling out a range of services.

Machines to make sales pitch on phone soon

Machines to make sales pitch on phone soon

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2007

Next time you answer the phone, chances are there won't be a caller at the other end, but a recorded message trying to sell a product or service. It doesn't expect an answer, but goads you to punch in a few keys in acceptance or simply hang up.

Music brings moolah for mobile firms

Music brings moolah for mobile firms

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2007

Indian telecom operators are tuning in to digital music as an alternative revenue stream, with income from traditional modes starting to dry up.

Threatening calls: Trai to take operators to task

Threatening calls: Trai to take operators to task

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2007

The regulator has sought information from telecom licencees on their recovery methods, under an attempt to curb the growing problem.