Megha Manchanda And Namita Tewari

Stories by Megha Manchanda And Namita Tewari

Reliance Jio beats Bharti Airtel, adds 4.3 million users in February

Reliance Jio beats Bharti Airtel, adds 4.3 million users in February

Rediff.com   12 May 2021

Total wireless subscribers increased from 1.1 billion, in January to 1.2 billion in February, thereby registering a monthly growth rate of 0.72 per cent.

'Scrapping centres will be an industry'

'Scrapping centres will be an industry'

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2021

'Our automakers export 50 per cent of what they manufacture and once the policy comes into play, which is in the next 2-3 years, we would become a Rs 10 trillion industry.'

'In 3 years, India's infrastructure will be on par with the US'

'In 3 years, India's infrastructure will be on par with the US'

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2021

'We completed Rs 17 trillion worth of projects in the first term and currently Rs 9 trillion worth of contracts are under construction.'

Mobile operators rush to rework equipment sourcing pacts

Mobile operators rush to rework equipment sourcing pacts

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2021

While the government has not barred procurement of equipment from Chinese companies, the process to amend the general financial rules (GFR) 2017 has started. This will impose restrictions on bidders in public procurement from countries that share a land border with India, reports Megha Manchanda.

'Govt wants more incentive to customers for vehicle scrapping'

'Govt wants more incentive to customers for vehicle scrapping'

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2021

'Some companies have agreed to 2-3% incentive but the automakers and SIAM have to decide amongst themselves'

Govt eyes Rs 6,200 crore in AGR dues from Airtel, Vi by March 31

Govt eyes Rs 6,200 crore in AGR dues from Airtel, Vi by March 31

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2021

SC said 10 per cent of the amount would have to be paid by March 31.

Chaos rules at toll plazas over FASTag implementation

Chaos rules at toll plazas over FASTag implementation

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2021

Either drivers were blissfully unaware of the requirement or they hadn't bothered to get one installed in their vehicle.

Data traffic in India increased 60 times in 5 years

Data traffic in India increased 60 times in 5 years

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2021

A Nokia research showed that 4G alone constituted nearly 99 per cent of the total data traffic consumed across the country in 2020.

Airtel ahead of Jio again!

Airtel ahead of Jio again!

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2020

Airtel tops with 3.7 million new subscribers, Jio adds 2.2 million; Vi lets go of 2.7 million.

How India will be toll plaza free in 2 years

How India will be toll plaza free in 2 years

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2020

The central government has finalised GPS-based toll collection to ensure seamless movement of vehicles across the country.

Jio accuses Airtel, Vodafone Idea of fanning farmers' ire against it

Jio accuses Airtel, Vodafone Idea of fanning farmers' ire against it

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2020

The latest telecom war kicked off after some pictures surfaced, showing Airtel banners among agitating farmers. According to the Jio camp, it was a giveaway that farmers were being enticed to port their phone numbers.

Vodafone Idea hikes tariff as it struggles to pay dues

Vodafone Idea hikes tariff as it struggles to pay dues

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2020

The latest move, even if it is symbolic, is the first rate hike after the one announced end of 2019.

Why your Uber/Ola surge prices won't soar anymore

Why your Uber/Ola surge prices won't soar anymore

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2020

New norms issued as per the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines 2020 have mandated a cap on surge price, preventing aggregators from charging more than 1.5 times of the base fare.

BSNL to start telecom services in Mumbai and Delhi from January 1

BSNL to start telecom services in Mumbai and Delhi from January 1

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2020

BSNL will start providing telecom services, both wireless and fixed line, in Mumbai and Delhi on behalf of MTNL from January 1 on a pilot basis for five to six months.

Why Nitin Gadkari is angry with Highway Authority

Why Nitin Gadkari is angry with Highway Authority

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2020

At the heart of his criticism is the delay in decision making and a lack of monitoring. Some officials, however, blamed the delays on overambitious contractors.

Bharti Airtel to stay away from 5G auctions

Bharti Airtel to stay away from 5G auctions

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2020

Airtel CEO said, the 5G ecosystem is yet to develop in India and the prices are very high. Telecom companies including Vodafone Idea (VI) and Reliance Jio have also said that the current prices are exorbitant.

Vodafone Plc's arbitration win: Should India challenge the decision?

Vodafone Plc's arbitration win: Should India challenge the decision?

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2020

The arbitration of any court is legally binding and the government) can approach the Singapore high court.

Govt plans to build Zojila-like tunnel to Ladakh

Govt plans to build Zojila-like tunnel to Ladakh

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2020

The tunnel would reduce the travel time to the Ladakh region by 15-20 per cent and would come up close to the Atal tunnel near Rohtang Pass, reports Megha Manchanda.

Vodafone Idea's future hinges on SC's AGR verdict

Vodafone Idea's future hinges on SC's AGR verdict

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2020

If the apex court decides on a 15-year repayment tenure, it would pose a grave challenge for the debt ridden VIL.

Covid-19: Airtel, Vodafone Idea not as lucky as Reliance Jio

Covid-19: Airtel, Vodafone Idea not as lucky as Reliance Jio

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2020

While Reliance Jio added 3.65 million users in May, both Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea continued to lose subscribers.