News for 'Reliance Communication'

Telcos owe govt Rs 54,828 cr in licence, spectrum fee

Telcos owe govt Rs 54,828 cr in licence, spectrum fee

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The total outstanding dues against Bharti Airtel is Rs 11,235.50 crore.

RCom's cup of woes spills over

RCom's cup of woes spills over

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

China Development Bank takes Reliance Communications to NCLT over loan default

Anil Ambani says his net worth is nearly zero

Anil Ambani says his net worth is nearly zero

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

In what is in effect a deposit to be paid into court pending a full trial in the case, Judge David Waksman has set a six-week timeline for Anil to pay $100 million to three Chinese banks as he concluded that he did not accept Ambani's defence that his net worth was nearly zero or that his family would not step in to assist him when "push came to shove".

IGATE sold off domestic IMS biz before buyout by Capgemini

IGATE sold off domestic IMS biz before buyout by Capgemini

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

MindSquare Technologies is a group company of 1neoteric Technology.

Telecom stocks pay for politics over 'under-reporting'

Telecom stocks pay for politics over 'under-reporting'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Typically these are high-beta stocks and earnings are volatile

Vodafone Idea's future hinges on SC's AGR verdict

Vodafone Idea's future hinges on SC's AGR verdict

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

If the apex court decides on a 15-year repayment tenure, it would pose a grave challenge for the debt ridden VIL.

Telcos shy away from new spectrum holding norms

Telcos shy away from new spectrum holding norms

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Under the UASL norms, spectrum is linked to licences, and a particular band of radio wave is restricted to be used in a particular technology

Rs 5.22 lakh cr spectrum sale plan cleared; auction in March-April

Rs 5.22 lakh cr spectrum sale plan cleared; auction in March-April

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Successful bidders will have to pay 25 per cent of the amount upfront for sub 1 GHz, and 50 per cent upfront for higher frequency bands.

What next for Anil Ambani?

What next for Anil Ambani?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Resignations of Anil Ambani and four other directors were conveyed to the CoC of RCom in its meeting on November 20 and were unanimously rejected.

Telecom sector might be back in trouble

Telecom sector might be back in trouble

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Reports by CAG earlier on the 2008 telecom licence scam had resulted in the cancellation of 122 licences.

He fought a bank and got back Rs 14 lakh

He fought a bank and got back Rs 14 lakh

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Thomas Ninad's bank account was defrauded of Rs 14 lakh under mysterious circumstances.

India's mobile user base falls to 87.05 crore in Sept

India's mobile user base falls to 87.05 crore in Sept

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

The country's wireless subscriber base fell to 87.05 crore at the end of September, registering the first drop in five months, after Reliance Communications deactivated services of over 1 crore "unprofitable" users.

Now, Watch Nushrratt, Kareena, Ranveer At Home

Now, Watch Nushrratt, Kareena, Ranveer At Home

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced 69 assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

'You are ruining an entire generation'

'You are ruining an entire generation'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'We are calling companies to set up assembly plants for mobile phones while all the components are imported.' 'Only the last turn of the screwdriver is done here. And you call it self-reliance, Atmanirbharta, etc.' 'Unless you invest in research, you will not climb up the ladder. But this government is happy getting sub-contract work.'

A-I misled by Reliance on insurance deal, say PSUs

A-I misled by Reliance on insurance deal, say PSUs

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Claim breach in procedure, demand probes; Reliance denies charge

Reliance owes a whopping Rs 1,576 crore to Mumbai firm

Reliance owes a whopping Rs 1,576 crore to Mumbai firm

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

A total of over Rs 1,641 crore of premium is pending against five lease holders of MMRDA

Looking for a job? Try the telecom sector

Looking for a job? Try the telecom sector

Rediff.com3 May 2014

Indian telecom seems to be getting back on its feet.

Anil Ambani's sinking wealth leaves lenders jittery

Anil Ambani's sinking wealth leaves lenders jittery

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

While RCom owes Indian banks close to Rs 45,000 crore, Ambani has lost close to $408 million of personal wealth year-to-date until Tuesday.

Prasad, Tewari under a cloud over retainer service to Reliance

Prasad, Tewari under a cloud over retainer service to Reliance

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party has demanded the dismissal of Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad alleging a conflict of interest that has prevented him from issuing a notice to Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio on the 4G issue, a charge vehemently denied by Prasad who said he never gave advice or appeared for the company.

RCom to sell iPhone 5s and 5c at zero down payment

RCom to sell iPhone 5s and 5c at zero down payment

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

RCom has also tied-up with select credit card providers for its latest offering.

Just Starting Your Career? 10 Useful Tips

Just Starting Your Career? 10 Useful Tips

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Investing the time and resources needed to acquire new skill sets and sharpen existing ones will enable you to stay relevant and make you more employable, says Ankit Aggarwal, founder and CEO of Unstop.

RCom to pare Rs 15,000 cr debt over next 2 years

RCom to pare Rs 15,000 cr debt over next 2 years

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

The company is looking at demerger of land banks from RCom and then go for separate listing.

Deal Street sets $81 billion record as promoters shed taboo

Deal Street sets $81 billion record as promoters shed taboo

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Cross previous high of $72 billion in 2007 as Indian promoters overcome the selling taboo. Abhineet Kumar reports from Mumbai.

SC holds Anil Ambani guilty of contempt, faces 3-month jail

SC holds Anil Ambani guilty of contempt, faces 3-month jail

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

The apex court said Ambani and the others will have to purge contempt by paying Rs 453 crore to Ericsson in four weeks. A bench comprising Justices R F Nariman and Vineet Saran said if the 'contemnors' failed to make the payments within the specified period, they will undergo a jail term of three months.

From Godrej to Tata, India Inc begins breaking the diversity mould

From Godrej to Tata, India Inc begins breaking the diversity mould

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

In a move towards gender inclusion, Tamil Nadu has partnered Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) to offer a 5 per cent job reservation for LGBTQAI+ and people with disabilities at GCPL's upcoming fast-moving consumer goods manufacturing unit in Thiruporur in Chengalpattu district. According to industry experts and activists, while companies acknowledge transgender communities, this is the first time the entire spectrum of gender minorities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (one's sexual or gender identity), asexual and intersex, is receiving such a notable share of job participation in the private sector while signing memoranda of understanding with states.

No personal guarantee given to Chinese banks: Anil Ambani

No personal guarantee given to Chinese banks: Anil Ambani

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

He, however, seemed to indicate that he did give a personal guarantee to India's largest lender SBI, which has moved the NCLT to recover Rs 1,200 crore.

Cheap oil makes Mukesh Ambani a stinky rich man

Cheap oil makes Mukesh Ambani a stinky rich man

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Reliance earned $11.50 for every barrel of crude that it processed during the last three months of the calendar year - almost 60 per cent more than a year earlier.

5G: Samsung Looks Beyond Jio

5G: Samsung Looks Beyond Jio

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

With Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE excluded from participating in the 5G roll out, their absence leaves a vacuum in the market which will have to be filled by three vendors: Ericsson, Nokia and Samsung.

Mukesh Ambani triggers yet another telecom war with Jio

Mukesh Ambani triggers yet another telecom war with Jio

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

If Reliance Jio resets the rules of the game with low voice and data tariffs, most incumbents will find themselves back to square one.

Idea gains most from number portability; Tata Tele biggest loser

Idea gains most from number portability; Tata Tele biggest loser

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

RCom and Tata Teleservices are the top net losers of subscribers under mobile number portability (MNP) services.

Court stays insolvency proceedings against Anil Ambani

Court stays insolvency proceedings against Anil Ambani

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The Delhi high court on Thursday put on hold the insolvency resolution process (IRP) proceedings against Reliance Communications (RCom) chairman Anil Ambani in relation to the recovery of Rs 1,200 crore loans given by SBI to his two firms. Ambani had given personal guarantees for the Rs 565 crore and Rs 635 crore SBI loans to RCom and Reliance Infratel Ltd (RITL), respectively, in August 2016.

Why DGCA Wants Airline Altimeter Upgrades

Why DGCA Wants Airline Altimeter Upgrades

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

'We have informed the government multiple times that the situation in the US and India are different.' 'Here, there will be a 500 MHz gap in the frequencies which will safely allow aviation without interference.'

Telecom service providers log in to AI filter to stop pesky calls: Trai

Telecom service providers log in to AI filter to stop pesky calls: Trai

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Telecom service providers (TSPs) have begun to monitor and prevent spam calls since May 1, with the help of an artificial intelligence and machine language-based system acting on the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (Trai) latest directive on the matter, its officials told Business Standard. Touted as the first big technological measure against the growing menace of unsolicited commercial communications, all TSPs have confirmed to Trai that they have rolled out the AI/ML tool. The filter system works on the distributed ledger technology (DLT) platform used by TSPs, and is set to go for incremental updates, rules for which will soon be released, they added.

New twist to Anil Ambani's bankruptcy case

New twist to Anil Ambani's bankruptcy case

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

The Delhi high court on Monday sought the Centre and SBI's reply to former RCom chairman Anil Ambani's plea to include the Chinese banks, which have got a decree of $717 million against him from a court in United Kingdom, in the proceedings related to recovery of Rs 1200 crore loan granted to two of his companies. The high court also said that the moratorium on recoveries from sale of Ambani's assets, as provided under section 96 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), would remain in operation for now. This direction came on the application moved by the State Bank of India (SBI) seeking a declaration that the moratorium shall continue to be in effect.

IOC bans Russian Olympic Committee

IOC bans Russian Olympic Committee

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Thursday's ruling does not affect any decision on Russian and Belarusian athletes' participation at the Paris 2024 Olympics which the IOC will take at a later date.

Leading telcos given notice for under reporting revenues: Govt

Leading telcos given notice for under reporting revenues: Govt

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

The minister said the companies have given representation which is being examined by the DoT before taking a final decision.

Bidding for spectrum auction to start from March 1

Bidding for spectrum auction to start from March 1

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Bidding for the sixth round of spectrum auction for radiowaves worth Rs 3.92 lakh crore will start from March 1, according to a notice issued by the Department of Telecom on Wednesday. The long-awaited spectrum auction is being held after a gap of four years and over two years after the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) calculated and recommended base price for the radiowaves. The DoT has fixed January 12 for the pre-bid conference and January 28 as the last date for seeking clarification to the notice.

RCom raises Rs 4,808 cr in share sale to institutional buyers

RCom raises Rs 4,808 cr in share sale to institutional buyers

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

RCom shares fell 0.34 per cent to Rs 145.50 at the close on the BSE.