Rajesh S Kurup &Amp; Khomba Singh In Mumbai

Stories by Rajesh S Kurup &Amp; Khomba Singh In Mumbai

Kinfra gets nod to set up animation school

Kinfra gets nod to set up animation school

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2007

Kerala-based Kinfra Film & Video Park has received the commerce ministry's approval to set up an International Animation School that is to be built on a private-public-partnership basis.

BPL Mobile may seek more time to use brand name

BPL Mobile may seek more time to use brand name

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2007

The Essar group-owned BPL Mobile is believed to be seeking an extension to use the 'BPL' brand name that is owned by Bangalore-based industrialist TPG Nambiar

T-Series drags Google to court

T-Series drags Google to court

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2007

The company has accused Google of showcasing its protected audio and video repertoire through its subsidiary and community site, YouTube.com.

21 bids for DoT's rural phone project

21 bids for DoT's rural phone project

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2007

The Department of Telecommunications has received 21 bids from telecom operators and infrastructure service providers for the Rs 2,395 crore (Rs 23.95 billion) rural telephony project.

Essar may hang up on BPL brand

Essar may hang up on BPL brand

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2007

BPL Mobile, one of Mumbai's oldest cellular phone operator, is looking at dropping its existing brand name as Essar's agreement with the TPG Nambiar-owned BPL on the use of its trademark expires by March-end.

Long distance telephony: Future's bright

Long distance telephony: Future's bright

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2007

Sector set to see 31 players in the next 12 months.

Infosys on prowl to buy smaller BPOs

Infosys on prowl to buy smaller BPOs

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2007

IT bellwether Infosys Technologies is on the prowl to acquire small and medium business process outsourcing companies that fit strategically with the operations of its subsidiary, Infosys BPO.

Walky: Tata Tele asked to refund extra charges

Walky: Tata Tele asked to refund extra charges

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2007

In a blow to Tata Teleservices, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has asked the company to refund the excess amount charged from customers under its Walky plan.

HoldCo model likely for MTNL, BSNL merger

HoldCo model likely for MTNL, BSNL merger

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2007

The Department of Telecommunications might favour the holding company structure for the merger of the two telecom PSUs, Bharat Sanchar Nigam and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam.

Dawn Alliance to set up generic drug facility

Dawn Alliance to set up generic drug facility

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2007

The US-based Dawn Alliance group is planning to set up a United States Food and Drug Administration-approved generic drug manufacturing facility in India.

LIC to go paperless, digital by 2010

LIC to go paperless, digital by 2010

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2007

Shedding its image of a brick-and-mortar organisation, the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is all set venture into the digital era.

Haier gets FIPB nod for telecom marketing

Haier gets FIPB nod for telecom marketing

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2007

Electronics major has tied up with Reliance Comm and Tata Tele.

Hutch Tele to book $70 bn post Essar pie sell-off

Hutch Tele to book $70 bn post Essar pie sell-off

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2007

The Hong Kong-based Hutchison Telecommunications International would record a profit of around HK$70 billion, once the sale of 67 per cent stake in Hutch-Essar is completed.

European banks rush to invest in Indian telecom

European banks rush to invest in Indian telecom

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2007

According to an industry analyst, the telecom infrastructure sector needs over $20 billion, while the passive infrastructure segment needs an investment of over $12 billion.

VSNL likely to set up Rs 2000 cr SEZ in Delhi

VSNL likely to set up Rs 2000 cr SEZ in Delhi

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2007

VSNL intends to set up the unit through its wholly owned subsidiary, VSNL Global Services.

Delay release of 3G spectrum: COAI

Delay release of 3G spectrum: COAI

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2007

In a reversal of its earlier stance on 3G, the Cellular Operators' Association of India has told Telecom Secretary D S Mathur that the release of 3G spectrum should be delayed till it is available for all operators.

Essar ropes in London firm for brand revamp

Essar ropes in London firm for brand revamp

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2007

The steel-to-telecom conglomerate Essar group has roped in London-based creative and consultancy firm, Start Creative, to create a new brand identity.

Essar ropes in London firm for brand revamp

Essar ropes in London firm for brand revamp

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2007

The group intends to emerge as a consumer-oriented group, shedding its existing heavy industries tag.

Telecom firms face Rs 400 cr fine

Telecom firms face Rs 400 cr fine

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2007

The Telecom Commission is considering imposing fines of Rs 400 crore (Rs 4 billion) on seven telecom service providers for delay in commissioning of services. A note for this purpose was put up for consideration last month.

Ruias to seek govt view on sale

Ruias to seek govt view on sale

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2007

The Ruias are contemplating approaching the Ministry of Company Affairs for its views on the Right of First Refusal (RoFR) clause in their shareholders' agreement with Hutchison Telecom International Ltd (HTIL).