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Xiaomi's India smartphone ban exposes wider patent risk

Xiaomi's India smartphone ban exposes wider patent risk

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

Xiaomi said in a statement that "it isn't easy" to build up a patent portfolio as a start-up company, but it aims to have filed 8,000 applications by 2016.

Investors richer by over Rs 11 lakh crore in 2019 market rally

Investors richer by over Rs 11 lakh crore in 2019 market rally

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

As the Indian equities signed off 2019 on a remarkable note, the m-cap of BSE-listed companies rose by Rs 11,05,363.35 crore to Rs 1,55,53,829.04 crore.

'Vodafone won't have to sell stakes'

'Vodafone won't have to sell stakes'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

His comments come little over a week after Vodafone sold its entire 3.2 per cent shareholding in China Mobile Ltd for about 4.3 billion pounds.

Sitharaman's tax break ignites Sensex's animal spirit

Sitharaman's tax break ignites Sensex's animal spirit

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The Sensex posted its biggest single-day jump in over a decade at 1,921 points and investors' wealth soared by a staggering Rs 6.8 lakh crore after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered a surprise cut in corporate tax rates on Friday.

India 4th largest market for optic-fibre cable

India 4th largest market for optic-fibre cable

Rediff.com25 Jan 2003

India has become the world's fourth largest market for optic-fibre cable after Japan, the US, and China following adoption of new telecom policy, a new study has said.

What do Mukesh Ambani and Ramdev have in common?

What do Mukesh Ambani and Ramdev have in common?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Apply the 'insurgent' tests on what Ambani, Ramdev and Agarwal have done of late, and you will start seeing the similarities rather than obvious differences of industry, upbringing or social station, says Shailesh Dobhal.

Defence, CBI computers may be prone to spying from overseas

Defence, CBI computers may be prone to spying from overseas

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

About 3,000 internet connections, including those of the Ministry of Defence, security agencies, the Central Bureau of Intelligence and banks in Delhi, have been found to be compromised, probably for snooping from foreign locations, according to a report submitted by cyber security experts to government.

Indian power cos want ban on Chinese equipment on security fears

Indian power cos want ban on Chinese equipment on security fears

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Power transmission infrastructure in 18 major cities could be potentially hacked.

Stocks spurt on economic optimism; Sensex scales 38K

Stocks spurt on economic optimism; Sensex scales 38K

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

ICICI Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging 4.64 per cent, followed by Axis Bank at 3.86 per cent and SBI 2.53 per cent.

10 Indian firms among world's best

10 Indian firms among world's best

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

Ten Indian companies, including Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries and telecom major Bharti Airtel, are among the 500 top global companies for 2009

Yuan effect: Rupee may weaken further, says Citi

Yuan effect: Rupee may weaken further, says Citi

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

The rupee is currently hovering around Rs 65/USD at 2-year lows.

Asia to lead in broadband subscriber growth: IDC

Asia to lead in broadband subscriber growth: IDC

Rediff.com9 Apr 2003

The Asia-Pacific region will have the highest number of broadband subscribers this year as telecom operators cut charges and mobile user-base increases in number, said an International Data Corp report on Wednesday.

Good news for India's infrastructure sector

Good news for India's infrastructure sector

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

The increase in infrastructure spends in the country is likely to be driven by sectors like housing, telecom, healthcare, education and transportation.

BSNL to buy equipment from Huawei

BSNL to buy equipment from Huawei

Rediff.com7 Nov 2009

State-run telecom service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd has placed an advance purchase order with Huawei of China on mobile equipment for 20 million GSM lines in the south zone. The PSU is also in advanced negotiations with Ericsson for the north and east zone.

Sensex, Nifty end lower on mixed global cues

Sensex, Nifty end lower on mixed global cues

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Among the Sensex pack, Yes Bank, L&T, HDFC, RIL, HDFC Bank, PowerGrid and Coal India were the biggest losers -- falling up to 2.43 per cent.

RCom to sign Rs 2,000 cr contract with Huawei

RCom to sign Rs 2,000 cr contract with Huawei

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

RCom had recently received spectrum in 13 circles under the new cross over technology policy, in which a code division multiple access operator can also operate GSM services with the same licence. IT operates GSM in the remaining circles.

Why Free Basics is so contentious in India

Why Free Basics is so contentious in India

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

The programme has triggered a huge debate in India.

Can India get to $5 trillion?

Can India get to $5 trillion?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

'There is a fiscal crisis building up, which might become apparent when the Finance Commission presents its report,' warns T N Ninan.

Understanding the fall in the Indian rupee

Understanding the fall in the Indian rupee

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Will the rupee keep falling in value against the US dollar? What will be its impact?

Motorola may shift Singapore facility to India

Motorola may shift Singapore facility to India

Rediff.com5 Apr 2008

Struggling US telecom giant Motorola is exploring the possibility of shifting part of the manufacturing facility it is closing in Singapore to India. China and Thailand are also on the radar. Top sources said India is high on the list since Motorola already has a plant in Chennai and a large domestic mobile phone base of over 120 million phones annually.

Better days are ahead for Indian investors

Better days are ahead for Indian investors

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

A good monsoon could rein in food inflation. Largely good corporate results mean better days are ahead. Nifty may reach record levels, points out Devangshu Datta.

How govt plans to achieve its goal of a billion passenger air trips a year

How govt plans to achieve its goal of a billion passenger air trips a year

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Besides aircraft, passenger drones, helicopters, turboprops and seaplanes will help the government achieve its ambitious goal

8 mn telephone subscribers added in April

8 mn telephone subscribers added in April

Rediff.com2 Jun 2008

According to the data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, the total number of telephone connections reached 308.51 million at April-end compared to 300.51 million in March. India surpassed the US to to have the world's second largest wireless network in the world after China with the addition of 10.16 million wireless subscribers at March-end.

Lack of privacy law reason behind WhatsApp petition

Lack of privacy law reason behind WhatsApp petition

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Hearing from Apr 18 by five-judge SC bench against WhatsApp, FB move; Centre, Trai also summoned

Want to be an ace investor? Read this

Want to be an ace investor? Read this

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Investing in special situations can help you tap opportunities that arise during adverse conditions, advises Joydeep Sen.

Why exports keep missing ministry target

Why exports keep missing ministry target

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

A combination of externalities such as global trade wars and slowing growth, continuing glitches in accessing offsets under the GST regime, which has created a liquidity crunch for smaller exporters, and the growing competitiveness of smaller countries are causing the slowdown.

Phone number 6666666 sold for $2.75 mn

Phone number 6666666 sold for $2.75 mn

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

The phone number 6666666 of Qtel, which was sold for $2.75 million (Qatar Riyal 10 million) to an anonymous buyer in an auction at a charity event last year, will appear in the 2009 edition of the book, it was announced. The previous record price for a phone number was made in China where the number 8888-8888 sold for $480,000, (Qatar Riyal 1.75 million).

Can Indian storytellers conquer the world?

Can Indian storytellers conquer the world?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

If Indian storytelling can deliver, it can make the entertainment industry an engine of economic growth and a substantial contributor to GDP, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Markets scale new peaks on RIL push

Markets scale new peaks on RIL push

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Sustained FII inflows and fresh spell of buying by domestic institutional investors fuelled the rally

Markets tank as trade tensions resurface

Markets tank as trade tensions resurface

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

Profit-booking by participants in view of the domestic markets' recent record-setting run fuelled the downtrend

What goodies will Xi Jinping get for India?

What goodies will Xi Jinping get for India?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Investment announcement for $100 bn over 5 years likely.

IT industry will grow 13-14%: Som Mittal

IT industry will grow 13-14%: Som Mittal

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Software industry body Nasscom expects the country's information technology (IT) services sector to grow 13-14 per cent in the current financial year and to touch $225 billion (Rs 13.22 lakh crore) by 2020.

What worries Japanese investors about India

What worries Japanese investors about India

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

However, survey by Japanese firm shows India as most preferred Asian market for Japanese investors.

Weak global cues, India services PMI drag markets

Weak global cues, India services PMI drag markets

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Investors engaged in profit booking in the recent gainers at attractive and higher valuations.

Bulls charge up D-street as prospects of Fed rate hike wane

Bulls charge up D-street as prospects of Fed rate hike wane

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Market breadth continued to remain strong, with 1899 gainers and 674 losers on the BSEs.

Enough mobiles for 'half the world'

Enough mobiles for 'half the world'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

The actual number of people using mobile phones is 2.5 billion, as about a quarter of users are thought to have 2 or 3 mobile-phone connections.

AMP Capital to float $500 mn infrastructure fund

AMP Capital to float $500 mn infrastructure fund

Rediff.com18 May 2007

Global investment major AMP Capital Investors is launching a $500 million equity fund sometime soon this year to invest in infrastructure in India and China. This will be the third such fund from AMP.

How many ATMs were opened after DeMo?

How many ATMs were opened after DeMo?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

179 million debit cards were issued during December 2016 to June 2018. A mere 2,000 ATMs were opened in the same period.

More challenges than cheer for Apple chief on Asia tour

More challenges than cheer for Apple chief on Asia tour

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The trip was more about understanding the Indian market, but was also about signaling to the world that Apple has arrived in India