Piyali Mandal &Amp; Mansi Taneja In New Delhi

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We are looking at a 20-year scenario: J S Sarma

We are looking at a 20-year scenario: J S Sarma

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2012

The paying capacity of telcos will not be the same over the next two decades. J S Sarma, chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, says after the regulator recommended a high reserve price for the auction of 2G spectrum.

DoT mulls cut in Qualcomm licence period

DoT mulls cut in Qualcomm licence period

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2012

The move is being considered after growing clamour from competing 4G operators for a level playing field in relation to Qualcomm.

Coal stock for just four days at 25 power plants

Coal stock for just four days at 25 power plants

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2012

According to data from the Central Electricity Authority, the stock at 30 plants, with a total capacity of about 26,320 Mw, is at a critical level (would last less than seven days).

BSNL-MTNL merger a distant dream; synergy possible

BSNL-MTNL merger a distant dream; synergy possible

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2012

An apex committee under DoT Secretary R Chandraskehar has been set up to oversee the required policy decisions and institutional framework for an alliance between the two public sector undertakings which have been incurring losses.

Airtel to tie-up with banks for cash withdrawal services

Airtel to tie-up with banks for cash withdrawal services

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2012

Bharti Airtel subscribers would soon be able to withdraw cash by using their mobile phone, without going to bank branches or any ATM. The company, which recently launched Airtel Money (AM) to allow users to transfer money, as well as pay bills, is in discussion with various banks to launch the cash withdrawal service.

License cancelled? Uninor keeps adding subscribers

License cancelled? Uninor keeps adding subscribers

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2012

On February 2, the court had ordered the cancellation of 122 licences issued in January 2008 under then telecom minister, A Raja, and directed the government to conduct the auction of vacated 2G spectrum in four months.

MTNL struggles in CDMA business

MTNL struggles in CDMA business

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2012

The 1986-founded company is in the process of appointing a consultant for formulating the future plan of action for its CDMA business.

Social services sector hires most in 2011

Social services sector hires most in 2011

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2012

Hiring activities in the non-governmental organisation (NGO) sector have increased over 60 per cent in 2011 compared to 2010, even as they have come under the government scanner for pushing alien agendas in the country.

Govt to push for defence network to free up spectrum

Govt to push for defence network to free up spectrum

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2012

To speed up the vacation of additional 2G and 3G telecom spectrum, the government will likely make a Rs 5,000-crore (Rs 50 billion) provision in the Budget for an alternative network for defence services. The spectrum released in lieu of that would increase the availability for civilian use.

Posco's mega project remains stuck

Posco's mega project remains stuck

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2012

A year after Jairam Ramesh's final environmental clearance, Korean giant waits for state govt to hand over land.

Aircel is not for sale, says director

Aircel is not for sale, says director

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2012

We are not a fly-by-night operator, says Sandip Das.

Jindal, Lavasa projects get nod; Vedanta cries foul

Jindal, Lavasa projects get nod; Vedanta cries foul

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2012

Seeks talks after court battle lost.

Makers of 'Aakash' aspire to become a $ 500-million company

Makers of 'Aakash' aspire to become a $ 500-million company

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2012

From being a $10-million company, Datawind, better known as the manufacturer of low-cost tablet, Aakash, is now aspiring to become a half-a-billion-dollar company in just 12 months.

360 & counting! Party's just begun for e-commerce firms

360 & counting! Party's just begun for e-commerce firms

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2011

Market watchers, players and investors, however, feel the e-commerce sector has yet to reach the pinnacle.

Durban Summit: Last-round talks crucial for deals

Durban Summit: Last-round talks crucial for deals

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2011

Politics of climate negotiation is expected to reach a crescendo tomorrow when the Durban talks enter the last leg of deliberations. With only one day to go and no major decision surfacing from almost two-week long parleys, uncertainty is looming large over the outcome of the talks.

3G roaming pacts face DoT heat

3G roaming pacts face DoT heat

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2011

DoT has stated in an internal note that the 3G roaming agreements between these three companies are tantamount to their becoming mobile virtual network operators, something not allowed under the current policy.

Write off power discoms' losses: Ministry to states

Write off power discoms' losses: Ministry to states

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2011

Proposes conversion of Rs 1 lakh crore cumulative losses into bonds or loans.

BSNL, MTNL take steps to recover Rs 5,000-cr dues

BSNL, MTNL take steps to recover Rs 5,000-cr dues

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2011

According to a senior company official, BSNL is in the process of appointing recovery agents on a commission basis to bring back the money.

Festival season hiring on rise amid hopes of increase in sales

Festival season hiring on rise amid hopes of increase in sales

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2011

With retail outlets, hotels, restaurants, logistic companies and even telecom firms hiring temporary staff to manage the increased footfall during the festival season or September-December months, festive hiring has gone up by over 25 per cent this year.