Malini Bhupta &Amp; Joydeep Ghosh

Stories by Malini Bhupta &Amp; Joydeep Ghosh

Telcos contest call-drop test drive, accuse Trai of bad faith

Telcos contest call-drop test drive, accuse Trai of bad faith

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2016

Telcos say tests were done in the known problematic areas of Delhi-NCR, where operators face issues in obtaining cell sites.

How TRAI has gone back on net neutrality

How TRAI has gone back on net neutrality

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2016

Its pre-consultation paper has been silent on the issue of closed electronic communication network, a loophole telcos can exploit to offer discriminatory pricing.

With 3G speeds good enough, do we need 4G?

With 3G speeds good enough, do we need 4G?

Rediff.com   13 May 2016

After initial success, data use is stagnating and getting consumers to spend additional money for high-speed internet is proving to be difficult for telcos.

How good is the Reliance Jio service?

How good is the Reliance Jio service?

Rediff.com   10 May 2016

Trial offer is only by invite as of now, but is expected to be extended soon to select customers of Reliance Digital Express.

'We are at our best when we set the pace'

'We are at our best when we set the pace'

Rediff.com   10 May 2016

'If you look at voice and data realisations in India, they are the lowest in the world.'

Love her, hate her, but you can't ignore her!

Love her, hate her, but you can't ignore her!

Rediff.com   6 May 2016

How a trainee copywriter turned nto the most popular girl on the Internet.

Bharti Airtel to consider share buyback

Bharti Airtel to consider share buyback

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2016

Bharti has been expanding its spectrum portfolio and now owns 4G data across all 22 circles in India

RJio brings high-speed subsea cable network to India

RJio brings high-speed subsea cable network to India

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2016

The network has been built by six telcos to handle high bandwidth demands of emerging technologies and applications.

Vistara bats for equitable allocation of slots

Vistara bats for equitable allocation of slots

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2016

'A formula can be reached so that everyone gets a fair share.'

Bharti-Videocon deal may cool down auction fever

Bharti-Videocon deal may cool down auction fever

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2016

Govt's revenue estimates may take hit on spectrum sharing, trading deals

Operators can look at network sharing to deliver high-quality service: Paolo Colella

Operators can look at network sharing to deliver high-quality service: Paolo Colella

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2016

The telecom sector is in the midst of another major shift as voice gives way to data.

In 4G battle, spectrum deal may push Airtel to centre stage

In 4G battle, spectrum deal may push Airtel to centre stage

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2016

These circles account for 23 per cent of Bharti's revenues and armed with additional spectrum, it will eat into rivals' share

Big-ticket divestment in the offing

Big-ticket divestment in the offing

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2016

Market players say the government is likely to attempt, at least, one big-ticket sale this month.

'Vistara looks at doubling flights by summer'

'Vistara looks at doubling flights by summer'

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2016

'There are smaller cities, which are very attractive to fly'.

The Budget has nothing much to cheer about

The Budget has nothing much to cheer about

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2016

There will be a review of employee compensation arrangement in the light of the new rules.

How much provident fund will you get if taxed?

How much provident fund will you get if taxed?

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2016

If the government decides to go back to the old regime where the EPF was not taxed but the NPS was, the latter will become an unattractive product.

Tax on pension corpus: Jaitley just shrank your retirement kitty

Tax on pension corpus: Jaitley just shrank your retirement kitty

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2016

Withdrawals from EPF and NPS to have same tax rates.

The sinking story of telecom companies in India

The sinking story of telecom companies in India

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2016

Despite low tariffs, voice usage is not growing.

Jet aims to dominate domestic skies

Jet aims to dominate domestic skies

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2016

With oil prices in a free fall, the airline is looking at regaining some of its lost share.

Why you must be very careful before buying cheap stocks

Why you must be very careful before buying cheap stocks

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2016

There cannot be value in every stock, whether large cap or otherwise. Thus buying a stock cheap does not always translate into value buying