News for '-vodafone-india'

I-T finds Shell undervaluing shares by Rs 15,201 cr

I-T finds Shell undervaluing shares by Rs 15,201 cr

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Vodafone too has undervaluing its shares by Rs 1,308.91 crore.

CBI likely to chargesheet Bharti, Vodafone

CBI likely to chargesheet Bharti, Vodafone

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

In the course of the investigations, CBI has found irregular allocation of additional spectrum beyond 6.2 MHz to 10 MHz to GSM operators, including Bharti and Vodafone during Mahajan's rule.

Looking to exit Vodafone next year: Ajay Piramal

Looking to exit Vodafone next year: Ajay Piramal

Rediff.com10 May 2013

Piramal owns an 11 per cent stake in Vodafone India.

Bharti, Vodafone in the dock

Bharti, Vodafone in the dock

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

SC directs CBI to take action over extra spectrum allocation during NDA rule.

Jio user? You've got the fastest 4G download speed in India!

Jio user? You've got the fastest 4G download speed in India!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Taking the pole position among other operators, Reliance Jio logged download speed of 19.12 mbps during April, even bettering its own performance of 18.48 mbps demonstrated in the previous month

Caller tunes earn Rs 8,185 cr for telcos in 3 years

Caller tunes earn Rs 8,185 cr for telcos in 3 years

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

DoT's data is based on inputs from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India and service providers.

Vodafone for conciliation on tax dispute

Vodafone for conciliation on tax dispute

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

The Supreme Court had ruled in Vodafone's favour in 2012.

Anil Ambani calls on Montek

Anil Ambani calls on Montek

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

Anil Ambani has interests in power, telecom and other infrastructure sectors.

Vodafone seeks licence extension licences in 3 circles

Vodafone seeks licence extension licences in 3 circles

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

According to the agreement with the government, the operator can ask 10-year extension if the request is made during the 19th year.

Govt, Vodafone likely to resolve tax issue

Govt, Vodafone likely to resolve tax issue

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

After Finance Minister P Chidambaram's indication the tax department would not act rashly on the issue, the company on Thursday said it was ready to discuss a solution with the government.

After auction, industry to witness M&A: Vodafone CEO

After auction, industry to witness M&A: Vodafone CEO

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Interview with MD and CEO, Vodafone India.

Airtel, Vodafone hastily given extra spectrum: CBI

Airtel, Vodafone hastily given extra spectrum: CBI

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

A presentation by the CBI to a Joint Parliamentary Committee last week said the decision led to a loss of Rs 508 crore to the exchequer.

Vodafone launches relocation facility

Vodafone launches relocation facility

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Vodafone on Thursday launched a new facility for its postpaid customers across the country enabling them to get a new number when they relocate to different state.

Vodafone, BIG Cinemas announce a tie-up

Vodafone, BIG Cinemas announce a tie-up

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Vodafone India in association with BIG Cinemas has launched a unique initiative to make its customers feel special. From August 12 to August 26, 2012, any Vodafone customer, who goes to see a movie in BIG Cinemas at Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Palanpur , Patan and Vapi, will get a Birthday surprise that will be a true delight!

Vodafone's ownership in Indian arm may be probed

Vodafone's ownership in Indian arm may be probed

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

The letter was written on February 20, two weeks after the Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs had approved the 100 per cent ownership proposal of Vodafone Plc in Vodafone India, at a proposed investment of Rs 10,141 crore (Rs 101.41 billion).

FIPB clears Vodafone's plan to fully own local unit

FIPB clears Vodafone's plan to fully own local unit

Rediff.com30 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.

How Jio has made life complicated for telecom investors

How Jio has made life complicated for telecom investors

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The DoT estimates that it will receive Rs 29,524 cr in revenue from the telecom industry in FY18, which is 38% less than the Budget revenue target of Rs 47,300 cr for FY18

Vodafone gets new Rs 3,000 cr tax demand; court orders stay

Vodafone gets new Rs 3,000 cr tax demand; court orders stay

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

The Bombay High Court on Thursday stayed a new income tax demand of Rs 3,000 crore (Rs 30 billion) on Vodafone India Services in an alleged transfer-pricing case from 2010-11.

Vodafone commits to invest Rs 13,000 cr in India

Vodafone commits to invest Rs 13,000 cr in India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

The investment was committed to by Vittorio Colao, CEO of Vodafone Group Plc.

Vodafone dials for India IPO

Vodafone dials for India IPO

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

The world's largest mobile operator by revenue has begun the year on a bold note, backing the initial public offer plans of its Indian unit and sources say the ball has already been set rolling.

RIL, 10 others win payment bank permits

RIL, 10 others win payment bank permits

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

A total of 41 companies had applied for the permit

Active telecom user base falls in August

Active telecom user base falls in August

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Active subscriber base declined by 2.2 million on a month-on-month (MoM) basis to 970.2 million in August 2019, on the back of Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea losing customers. Jio was the only operator to add 7.2 million active subscribers in the same month.

Can Vodafone Idea reap synergy benefits?

Can Vodafone Idea reap synergy benefits?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

India's largest telecom operator in terms of subscriber numbers has been struggling to raise its share of subscribers in the market for fourth-generation technology services.

Vodafone and Idea are now 'Vi'

Vodafone and Idea are now 'Vi'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The brand integration not only marks the completion of the largest telecom merger in the world, but will also set the company on its future journey to offer strong digital experiences to 1 billion Indians on its 4G network.

Why is the Vodafone chief concerned about high spectrum price

Why is the Vodafone chief concerned about high spectrum price

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

The chief of the British telco's Indian subsidiary, which is the second largest cellular operator in India, also said the recent decisions by telecom authorities have disappointed the sector.

Vodafone Idea to raise mobile services rates from Dec 1

Vodafone Idea to raise mobile services rates from Dec 1

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

The company at present provides monthly mobile services at starting price of Rs 24 without data, and plans with data service starts from Rs 33 onward. It did not disclose the quantum of hike.

Big 3 telcos not allowing consumers to port: Jio

Big 3 telcos not allowing consumers to port: Jio

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Jio says it has completed mobile number portability testing and is certified MNP-compliant

Vodafone tax row: High Court puts off hearing to Jan 30

Vodafone tax row: High Court puts off hearing to Jan 30

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

The petition was mentioned on Tuesday by Income Tax counsel Beni Chatterjee and Vodafone lawyer Fereshte Sethna before a bench headed by Chief Justice Mohit Shah.

Why it's still difficult to do business in India

Why it's still difficult to do business in India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Do a straw poll of any business friends and you will laugh and weep at what they go through, points out Rahul Jacob.

Arun Sarin: UK's most powerful businessman

Arun Sarin: UK's most powerful businessman

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

According to a list of UK's 100 most powerful people in technology and telecom sector, published today by the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Sarin won the top slot. Nikesh Arora, internet search giant Google's Indian-origin president for Europe, Mid-East and Africa, is ranked fourth.

Tax disputes: Vodafone seeks to club all cases for settlement

Tax disputes: Vodafone seeks to club all cases for settlement

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Vodafone, according to sources, in its response to the Finance Ministry's offer for conciliation, had expressed keenness to settle the long-pending capital gains tax dispute.

New BlackBerry Pearl 8110 at Rs 24,990

New BlackBerry Pearl 8110 at Rs 24,990

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

Bharti Airtel and Vodafone, India's leading cellular service providers, in collaboration with Research In Motion, on Friday launched the new BlackBerry Pearl 8110 smartphone with built-in global positioning system in the Indian market.

Tim Cook visits ICICI headquarters, meets top management

Tim Cook visits ICICI headquarters, meets top management

Rediff.com18 May 2016

American technology giant Apple's chief executive Tim Cook on Wednesday met ICICI Bank's top brass at the country's largest private sector lender's corporate headquarters in Mumbai.

Vodafone commits $10 mn for India foundation

Vodafone commits $10 mn for India foundation

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

"As someone who was born and raised in India, I recognise the urgent need for our youth to be empowered from a knowledge perspective. We believe the Foundation will become an effective catalyst in this regard, Vodafone Chief Executive Officer Arun Sarin said.

Sensex settles 193 points higher after TCS approves buyback

Sensex settles 193 points higher after TCS approves buyback

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

BSE Midcap and BSE Smallcap indices settled the day 0.7% and 0.9% higher

Vodafone Idea Ltd becomes a reality

Vodafone Idea Ltd becomes a reality

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

A new board has been constituted for the merged entity 'Vodafone Idea Ltd' with 12 directors (including six independent directors) and Kumar Mangalam Birla as its Chairman. The board has appointed Balesh Sharma as the CEO, the companies said in a joint statement. The combination will have an all-India revenue market share of 32.2 per cent and take the numero uno slot in nine telecom circles, it said adding that both Vodafone and Idea brands will continue.

Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel continue to lose users; Jio gains

Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel continue to lose users; Jio gains

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

The number of telephone subscribers in India increased from 1,183.15 million at the end of May to 1,186.63 million at the end of June.

India Inc seals deals worth $17.9 bn in Q1 2017: Report

India Inc seals deals worth $17.9 bn in Q1 2017: Report

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

However, the number of transactions declined to 76 in January-March this year from 110 in the year-ago quarter.

Telcos eye loyal customers to boost revenue gains

Telcos eye loyal customers to boost revenue gains

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

With telecom disruptor Reliance Jio not raising tariffs, incumbents Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea are focusing on the minimum monthly recharge and higher first recharge offers to ensure they retain only loyal and revenue-incremental subscribers, reports Romita Majumdar.

DoT demand may delay Voda-Idea merger

DoT demand may delay Voda-Idea merger

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The two companies were earlier expecting to complete the merger formalities and regulatory approvals by June 30 and to start operating as one entity from July 1.