News for 'Reliance Communications'

Sebi clears Reliance Infratel IPO

Sebi clears Reliance Infratel IPO

Rediff.com15 May 2008

According to sources, Reliance Infratel would offer 10 per cent equity to the public valued at Rs 5,000-6,000 crore (Rs 50-60 billion). Reliance Infratel is the telecom infrastructure division of Reliance Communications Ltd.

Leaning in: Isha Ambani beyond Reliance Retail

Leaning in: Isha Ambani beyond Reliance Retail

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Isha Ambani means business. Not only when she is doing business - she leads Reliance Retail - but also when she is not. The latter was unmistakable on Wednesday, during her eight-minute 49-second video address on the occasion of "Girls in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Day India 2024".

Jio, Airtel drive telecom subscriber base growth to 120.5 cr in June

Jio, Airtel drive telecom subscriber base growth to 120.5 cr in June

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

New customer additions by Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel pushed the Indian telecom subscriber base past 120.5 crore in June, according to a Trai report released on Tuesday. The wireless subscriber base grew marginally to over 117 crore and wireline connections in the country increased to 3.51 crore in June from 116.89 crore and 3.47 crore, respectively, in May, as per data released in Trai's subscriber report for June.

Reliance Mobile launches BIGMaps

Reliance Mobile launches BIGMaps

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

Available on mobile phones through SMS, WAP and downloads, 'BIGMaps' service will offer local search in form of maps, Reliance Communications said in a statement. The service, which will provide users information on local business, directions to locations, events and movies, will also be provided through internet in the near future, RCom said.

Reliance Comm to save Rs 900 cr from outsourcing

Reliance Comm to save Rs 900 cr from outsourcing

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

The move by Reliance Communications to outsource its IT requirements would result in an upfront cost savings of around $200 million (Rs 900 crore), with the company seeking a guarantee to this effect from the vendors.

Elon Musk's Starlink gets nod to offer satellite internet in India

Elon Musk's Starlink gets nod to offer satellite internet in India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

India's space regulator INSPACe has granted a license to Starlink to offer space-based internet services in the country. The authorization is valid for five years and subject to regulatory provisions and clearances.

Reliance Infratel plans IPO

Reliance Infratel plans IPO

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

Reliance Infratel, a subsidiary of Reliance Communications has filed papers with Sebi for issuing IPO.

Espionage: Reliance says its firm cooperating with authorities

Espionage: Reliance says its firm cooperating with authorities

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The Reliance Group employee is among those who have been arrested

Reliance Info, RCoVL may merge

Reliance Info, RCoVL may merge

Rediff.com11 Mar 2006

Taking forward the promised consolidation of its telecom businesses, the board of Anil Ambani-controlled Reliance Communications Ventures Ltd would meet in Mumbai on Sunday to consider merger of Reliance Infocomm with itself.

Reliance Infratel IPO gets Sebi's nod

Reliance Infratel IPO gets Sebi's nod

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has cleared Reliance Infratel's draft red herring prospectus for its proposed initial public offering (IPO). Reliance Infratel will offer 10 per cent equity under the proposed IPO.

RCom, Reliance Jio sign intra-city infra sharing pact

RCom, Reliance Jio sign intra-city infra sharing pact

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

In the third infrastructure sharing agreement between firms run by brothers Mukesh and Anil Ambani, Reliance Industries' telecom arm has agreed to use Reliance Communication Ltd's intra-city fibre network to roll out 4G services.

Reliance launches long-validity STD pack

Reliance launches long-validity STD pack

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

The long-validity all-India Reliance CDMA to Reliance CDMA calling packs are encouraged to increase STD usage from this segment -- which brings down Reliance to Reliance effective calling tariff to 30 paise per minute or even lower. On Rs 2,222 recharge, 500 minutes of free STD/local talktime per month for 12 month would be offered, while Rs 4,444 recharge pack gives 500 minutes of free STD/local talktime per month for lifetime.

Trishul 2025 Signals New Era in Fighting Wars

Trishul 2025 Signals New Era in Fighting Wars

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

After Operation Sindoor, the Army and Navy now view the IAF as not a supporting arm, but the spearhead of India's warfighting capability, capable of decisive outcomes across domains, explains Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

RCom completes securitisation of Reliance Jio deal proceeds

RCom completes securitisation of Reliance Jio deal proceeds

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

The amount from securitisation has been utilised to repay rupee debt, saving significant interest costs for the company.

Good news for Reliance GSM users

Good news for Reliance GSM users

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

Reliance Telecom, a subsidiary of Reliance Communiations, on Friday announced a unique recharge scheme for its prepaid GSM customers who could avail of free ''double on net minutes and built-in talktime'' on top-up vouchers of Rs 10.

Reliance Group, China's Wanda to form township JV

Reliance Group, China's Wanda to form township JV

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group on Thursday signed an agreement with China's retail player Wanda Group to set up a joint venture for building integrated township projects in India.

Anil Ambani to team up with Mukesh's Reliance Jio

Anil Ambani to team up with Mukesh's Reliance Jio

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Deals between the two could earn RCom Rs 14,000 cr, says Anil Ambani.

Reliance invites RCom for conciliation

Reliance invites RCom for conciliation

Rediff.com4 Jul 2008

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has invited Reliance Communications for "mutual conciliation prior to arbitration" on the dispute over the latter's bid to sew up a merger deal with MTN.

NXP partners with Reliance for low-cost handsets

NXP partners with Reliance for low-cost handsets

Rediff.com21 May 2007

NXP (Next eXPerience) Semiconductors, the new semiconductor company founded by Philips, is partnering with mobile communication service provider Reliance Communications to bring out low cost handsets in India

Bharti Space to invest $36 million in French satellite major Eutelsat

Bharti Space to invest $36 million in French satellite major Eutelsat

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

As part of a plan to refinance debt and expand its upcoming constellation of satellites, French satellite major Eutelsat Communications will raise euro 1.35 billion, or $1.55 billion, through a reserved capital increase and a rights issue, the company announced on Friday. Bharti Enterprises' space venture, Bharti Space Ltd, will invest euro 31.4 million, or $36 million, in the capital raise.

GST 2.0: Soaps, coffee, biscuits, oil to be cheaper from Monday

GST 2.0: Soaps, coffee, biscuits, oil to be cheaper from Monday

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Daily essentials and food products will be cheaper from Monday, as leading FMCG companies have slashed prices, extending GST cut benefits to consumers.

GSM costs lure Reliance Comm

GSM costs lure Reliance Comm

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

Reliance could offer MTN right connection

Reliance could offer MTN right connection

Rediff.com31 May 2008

Like Bharti, India 's largest mobile operator, Reliance has global aspirations. After losing last year's keenly-contested $11bn takeover of Hutchison Essar, India 's fourth-largest mobile operator, to Vodafone of the UK, Reliance needs to raise its game or risk becoming an also-ran.

Bengaluru Traffic Test Corporate Patience

Bengaluru Traffic Test Corporate Patience

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

'We do not need short-term measures but long-term ones. Companies seem to have given up on the infrastructure part. Long delays are fuelling more traffic crisis.'

Reliance Mobile to launch BlackBerry Tour

Reliance Mobile to launch BlackBerry Tour

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

Reliance Mobile will launch BlackBerry Tour smartphone for its CDMA customers priced at Rs 27,990.

Reliance-FLAG wins case

Reliance-FLAG wins case

Rediff.com26 May 2006

Reliance Communications-owned FLAG system has won a case against Tatas-owned Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited in the International Court of Arbitration, which makes it eligible for upgrading capacity of international bandwidth.

Ambani confirms plan to sell Reliance Infratel

Ambani confirms plan to sell Reliance Infratel

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Despite posting a loss, the company has declared a modest dividend.

Reliance to launch Uganda phone services

Reliance to launch Uganda phone services

Rediff.com22 Feb 2008

Reliance Communications, India's second-largest wireless operator, will launch phone services in Uganda by year-end, marking its first foray into international mobile phone markets.

Reports trigger fall in Reliance, RCom shares

Reports trigger fall in Reliance, RCom shares

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Reliance Communications (RCom) and Reliance Industries (RIL) were the top losers among Sensex stocks on Thursday, after a research report by Canada-based equity research firm Veritas made damning accusations against their managements.

Reports trigger fall in Reliance, RCom shares

Reports trigger fall in Reliance, RCom shares

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Reliance Communications (RCom) and Reliance Industries (RIL) were the top losers among Sensex stocks on Thursday, after a research report by Canada-based equity research firm Veritas made damning accusations against their managements.

Reliance head seeks main role with MTN

Reliance head seeks main role with MTN

Rediff.com31 May 2008

A possible merger of Reliance Communications of India and South Africa's MTN could see Anil Ambani become the enlarged group's chairman and biggest shareholder with a stake of almost 35 per cent.

Reliance Jio in tower leasing pact with Viom

Reliance Jio in tower leasing pact with Viom

Rediff.com17 Mar 2014

The company has similar pact with Bharti Infratel.

Elon Musk's Starlink gets satcom nod for India

Elon Musk's Starlink gets satcom nod for India

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Elon Musk's Starlink has got licence for satcom services in India, according to sources.

Reliance slashes roaming rates

Reliance slashes roaming rates

Rediff.com22 May 2007

Starting a price war, Reliance Communications on Tuesday slashed its roaming rates by about 70 per cent at the lowest 40 paise a minute on some select plans, while incoming has been made just Re 1 per minute.

Report says Reliance got over 100m tax waiver from France post Rafale deal

Report says Reliance got over 100m tax waiver from France post Rafale deal

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

MoD dismissed the report saying it draws 'conjectural connection between tax exemption to a private company and procurement of Rafale jets'.