News for 'Head of Telecom'

Tata Docomo launches festive offer for post-paid customers

Tata Docomo launches festive offer for post-paid customers

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

The offer is applicable from September 25 to October 31 and qualifies new post-paid customers across all Tata Docomo brand stores to win iPhone 5S, Samsung and HCL tablets, data packages, powerbanks, discount coupons from Jabong, among others.

Tribunal stays I&B ministry's ban on Red FM

Tribunal stays I&B ministry's ban on Red FM

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

The ban had been imposed by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting after one of its radio jockeys allegedly made a derogatory remark against Indian Idol winner Prashant Tamanag.

Trai recommends up to 81% cut in spectrum auction base price

Trai recommends up to 81% cut in spectrum auction base price

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

Regulator has suggested a lower reserve price even in service areas where spectrum was sold in November 2012.

The rise and mighty fall of Rana Kapoor

The rise and mighty fall of Rana Kapoor

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

'What made him different was that he was not a banker at all by temperament.' 'He was a businessman, a typical lalaji at that.' 'He had to win at any cost.'

Sensex slides after 4 days of gains

Sensex slides after 4 days of gains

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

The BSE 30-share index after a positive opening stretched to 31,772.41, but could not stay there for long buffeted by the selling pressure. It hit a low of 31,562.25 before settling lower by 79.68 points, or 0.25 per cent, at 31,592.03.

Why global captive centres are hiring more Indians

Why global captive centres are hiring more Indians

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Last year, there was almost 16 per cent increase in hiring by the Global Capability Centres in India.

Unsolicited calls: HC notice to Airtel

Unsolicited calls: HC notice to Airtel

Rediff.com19 Feb 2007

The Commission was critical of the fact that the information relating to subscribers, which was confidential and lying with mobile companies, was being passed on to telemarketing agencies without the users' consent.

PMO in overdrive as Modi's ministers hit pause button

PMO in overdrive as Modi's ministers hit pause button

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Ministers in the Narendra Modi government have been busy making presentations on their 100 days of work. But what these presentations do not mention is that decisions by ministers have been few, with plenty of papers and files moving to the Prime Minister's Office, which is increasingly emerging as a centralised clearance point, even for routine and ordinary issues. Though policy paralysis was a term used freely for the United Progressive Alliance regime, questions are now being raised about pending decisions across ministries and whether at least some ministers have turned redundant.

Microsoft connects to Indians via Aadhaar

Microsoft connects to Indians via Aadhaar

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Use of Aadhaar on Skype Lite and LinkedIn will allow Microsoft to bring on board millions in small towns and rural areas lacking e-mail IDs, reports Sheetal Agarwal.

Do these 2 words keep you awake every night?

Do these 2 words keep you awake every night?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

And what if all this happened so fast and so extensively that we never quite had the opportunity to call the broker and say 'Sell'?

How fintech start-ups plan to spread their wings

How fintech start-ups plan to spread their wings

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Fintech players are customising solutions for rural markets and helping SMEs learn how to use the services

How 5G will benefit India's countryside

How 5G will benefit India's countryside

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

In the not too distant future, you could see 5G technology being used for functions such as remotely-performed robotic surgeries, mine equipment operated remotely or cars driven by someone sitting hundreds of miles away. While these ideas will certainly find application globally, the urgent need for them in India could spur swifter adoption here than elsewhere.

Star not to block signals to Asianet

Star not to block signals to Asianet

Rediff.com11 Apr 2006

Decision on FDI cap soon: FM

Decision on FDI cap soon: FM

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Seeking to spur foreign investments, Finance Minister P Chidambaram has said the Union Cabinet will decide on raising FDI caps in different sectors in the third week of this month.

Meet Urjit Patel, RBI's 24th Governor

Meet Urjit Patel, RBI's 24th Governor

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

As deputy governor, Patel headed the RBI panel to draft the monetary policy report, which became the basis of the ongoing reforms at the apex bank

Surviving competition will be tough but BSNL keen to strike back

Surviving competition will be tough but BSNL keen to strike back

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

At the moment, data and broadband is small for BSNL: it contributes 10 per cent of the company's revenue, though its share is on the rise.

Bulls make a comeback on China stimulus hopes; Nifty tops 7,800

Bulls make a comeback on China stimulus hopes; Nifty tops 7,800

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

The Sensex soared 402 points higher to end at 25,720 and the Nifty surged 130 points to close at 7,819.

As banks tighten purse strings, NBFCs lure retail investors

As banks tighten purse strings, NBFCs lure retail investors

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

The RBI governor's assurance should give investors enough confidence to start believing in the NBFC sector again, say bankers.

Dangers lurk, as India Inc chooses deleveraging over growth

Dangers lurk, as India Inc chooses deleveraging over growth

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Total net debt-equity ratio improves for third consecutive year, while investment in new projects hits a 10-year low, says Krishna Kant.

IPTV: MTNL in pact with Israeli firm

IPTV: MTNL in pact with Israeli firm

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

State-owned Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd has signed a deal with an Israeli firm and its Indian partner to expand the telecom giant's IPTV services, which will enable TV broadcasts through telephone lines.

Nifty tops 10,000 for a moment, Sensex slips from record

Nifty tops 10,000 for a moment, Sensex slips from record

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Major losers include Lupin 1.96 per cent, along with Tata Motors, Coal India and Sun Pharma.

CBI examines Chidambaram in Aircel-Maxis case

CBI examines Chidambaram in Aircel-Maxis case

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

The sources said the matter should have been referred to the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs as foreign investments above Rs 600 crore (Rs 6 billion) can only be cleared by Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs headed by the Prime Minister.

Hero ITeS eyes firms in US, UK

Hero ITeS eyes firms in US, UK

Rediff.com23 Feb 2006

The company, which serves financial services, telecom and white goods verticals and has overseas presence including offices in US and UK, is also looking at entry into newer verticals besides going public soon. \n\n

Huawei to invest $100 mn in India

Huawei to invest $100 mn in India

Rediff.com13 Aug 2005

Sarin, Ballmer own billions; But who cares?

Sarin, Ballmer own billions; But who cares?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2006

These two feature in Business 2.0's '10 people don't matter list'

Dollar revenue growth in IT sector to fall further

Dollar revenue growth in IT sector to fall further

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Repeat business from existing clients is not coming easily and companies are still in the process of building digital capabilities

Is India's economy crashing?

Is India's economy crashing?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'Defence funding is channelled to State-owned research organisations where scientists are merely bureaucrats holding meetings and sending out minutes of meetings and press releases, but have long ago stopped any innovative work.' 'Unless this tragedy is fixed, India's chances to create world-conquering and job-creating new industries are slim,' says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Nifty ends at record close for 2nd straight session, up 2.5% for the week

Nifty ends at record close for 2nd straight session, up 2.5% for the week

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The Nifty has gained 2.6% so far this week, while the Sensex has climbed 2.85%

Ambani brothers shower praises on Modi, hail Digital India

Ambani brothers shower praises on Modi, hail Digital India

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Ambani brothers on Wednesday showered lavish praises on Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying, India has now got a decisive and visionary leader.

Govt asks Apple to manufacture, export more from India

Govt asks Apple to manufacture, export more from India

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Apple and Samsung are international players and should work as a team with domestic companies to transform India into a global powerhouse: IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.

Sasken divests stake for $3 mn

Sasken divests stake for $3 mn

Rediff.com20 Apr 2005

Nokia Growth Partners, a global mid to late-stage venture capital fund, has invested $3 million in Bangalore-based telecom research and development firm Sasken Communication Technologies to pick up an equity stake.

BSNL, MTNL may get relief on one-time spectrum fee

BSNL, MTNL may get relief on one-time spectrum fee

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

To revive the two state-run telecom operators, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL), the government is likely to waive the one-time fee these telcos need to pay for retaining additional spectrum.

The Indian contesting Thai elections!

The Indian contesting Thai elections!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

'It's a dream, but will I give it up? No bloody way,' Umesh Pandey, the former Bangkok Post editor turned Opposition candidate, tells Rahul Jacob.

Ericsson to invest $100 mn every year in India

Ericsson to invest $100 mn every year in India

Rediff.com7 Feb 2006

Swedish telecom equipment giant, Ericsson, on Tuesday committed $100 million annually in India for years to come as the country was an important market for them with potential.

Anushka's sizzling look in Bombay Velvet

Anushka's sizzling look in Bombay Velvet

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

BJP gets 12 times more high value donations than other parties

BJP gets 12 times more high value donations than other parties

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

BJP received chunk of the funds at Rs 437.04 crore, while Congress got Rs 26.65 crore.

SC order on RBI circular: How it will hit banks

SC order on RBI circular: How it will hit banks

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Bankers said the SC verdict might prolong the resolution process and force lenders to bring back cases to the drawing board.

Wipro selects Europe as focus market

Wipro selects Europe as focus market

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Wipro may not see good growth in APAC regions in ensuing quarters.

Ratan Tata takes over as Tata Tele chairman

Ratan Tata takes over as Tata Tele chairman

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005

In a bid to give a fillip to the rapidly expanding telecom business, Tata Group chief Ratan Tata on Tuesday took charge as chairman of the privately held company, Tata Teleservices.