Devidutta Tripathy &Amp; Surajeet Das Gupta In New Delhi

Stories by Devidutta Tripathy &Amp; Surajeet Das Gupta In New Delhi

Telcos may hike data tariff

Telcos may hike data tariff

Rediff.com   28 May 2014

The market could see a fresh round of tariff war, similar to what happened in the voice market a few years ago.

China's Citic Telecom eyes undersea cable JV with Reliance Comm

China's Citic Telecom eyes undersea cable JV with Reliance Comm

Rediff.com   23 May 2014

If completed, the move would create a 50-50 joint venture valuing Reliance Communications' cable assets at $1 billion.

China's Citic Telecom eyes undersea cable JV with Reliance Comm

China's Citic Telecom eyes undersea cable JV with Reliance Comm

Rediff.com   22 May 2014

If completed, the 50-50 joint venture would value Reliance Communications' cable assets at $1 billion, the newspaper said, adding Citic Telecom beat out two other bidders from West Asia earlier this month.

The puzzle of India's lack of manufacturing job growth

The puzzle of India's lack of manufacturing job growth

Rediff.com   21 May 2014

Top companies added employees at 3% CAGR from 2003-04 to 2013-14, while revenues grew at 18%.

Vodafone begins arbitration against India in tax dispute

Vodafone begins arbitration against India in tax dispute

Rediff.com   8 May 2014

The British mobile phone operator was widely expected to go for an international arbitration after its talks with the Indian government failed to find a solution last year.

India orders real time aircraft tracking after MH370 mystery

India orders real time aircraft tracking after MH370 mystery

Rediff.com   7 May 2014

The directives will apply to both passenger and cargo planes, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said in a statement on Wednesday.

RCom to pull discounts as Q4 profit nearly halves

RCom to pull discounts as Q4 profit nearly halves

Rediff.com   5 May 2014

Mumbai-based Reliance Communications increased voice call prices by about a fifth late last month and also increased the base tariff for voice calls.

Court orders temporary halt on Sun Pharma's takeover of Ranbaxy

Court orders temporary halt on Sun Pharma's takeover of Ranbaxy

Rediff.com   1 May 2014

Two individuals filed the petition in the high court of Andhra Pradesh

Indian handset companies import most of their devices

Indian handset companies import most of their devices

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2014

Components manufactured in India are low-value products like casing and box packaging that constitute 5% of the bill for materials required in phone manufacturing.

Suzuki has to double equity in Gujarat arm

Suzuki has to double equity in Gujarat arm

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2014

Removal of mark-ups to be paid by Maruti, other changes could raise funding need to Rs 6,000 crore.

Reliance Jio in tower leasing pact with Viom

Reliance Jio in tower leasing pact with Viom

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2014

The company has similar pact with Bharti Infratel.

Maruti's Gujarat plan: Mutual Fund cos head to Sebi, LIC

Maruti's Gujarat plan: Mutual Fund cos head to Sebi, LIC

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2014

LIC is one of the largest Indian shareholders in the country's largest car maker, with a 6.93% stake.

TT Docomo to stay invested in Tata Tele

TT Docomo to stay invested in Tata Tele

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2014

Docomo is looking to expand its reach beyond Japan and sees India and Africa as key emerging markets.

Aviation Min may increase 20% seats on Dubai-India sector

Aviation Min may increase 20% seats on Dubai-India sector

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2014

The Civil Aviation Ministry is looking to increase air seat entitlement to Dubai by 20%.

Kingfisher to appeal against Karnataka HC order

Kingfisher to appeal against Karnataka HC order

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2014

India does not have a formal bankruptcy process. Liquidation pleas could take years before a final verdict.

Delhi power regulator nods up to 8% tariff hike

Delhi power regulator nods up to 8% tariff hike

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2014

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission said the surcharge was for a period of three months from February 1 or until any further order.

Bharti Airtel net profit rises 1st time in four years

Bharti Airtel net profit rises 1st time in four years

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2014

Bharti Airtel, nearly a third owned by Southeast Asia's top phone carrier SingTel, said it was helped by lower competition and an increase in voice call prices.

India cuts spectrum fee for big telcos to spur bids

India cuts spectrum fee for big telcos to spur bids

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2014

Telecommunication companies buying airwaves in an Indian auction next month will pay 5 per cent of their revenue as an annual fee.

Restrictions on local carriers flying abroad set to ease

Restrictions on local carriers flying abroad set to ease

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2014

Ajit Singh says will seek cabinet nod to scrap 5-year, 20 aircraft rule.

FIPB clears Vodafone's plan to fully own local unit

FIPB clears Vodafone's plan to fully own local unit

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2013

The foreign investment regulator cleared a decision on Vodafone Group Plc's $1.6 billion plan to take full ownership of its local unit.