News for 'Tata Communications'

Ratan Tata invests in telecom carrier Sabse Technologies

Ratan Tata invests in telecom carrier Sabse Technologies

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Sabse has several patents in the arena of call-control and switching of calls.

Investors In India Needs Red Carpet, Not Red Tape

Investors In India Needs Red Carpet, Not Red Tape

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

'India needs many more job creators, both in manufacturing and services, to make it big.' 'For that, the red carpet must be rolled out fully and for all investors without holding back,' suggests Nivedita Mookerji.

Centre to divest residual 26.12% stake in VSNL

Centre to divest residual 26.12% stake in VSNL

Rediff.com8 May 2008

The government is planning to divest its residual 26.12 per cent equity in the Tata-owned Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd, now called Tata Communications. It is unlikely, however, that the government will decide to sell its entire residual stake in the stock market before it resolves the issue of the surplus land of around 773 acres that was kept outside the disinvestment process.

Tata-Birla spat intensifies

Tata-Birla spat intensifies

Rediff.com25 Feb 2006

Intensifying their attack on Tatas on the issue of stakeholding in joint venture Idea, Birlas shot off yet another letter to the government alleging that the former had not disclosed acquisition of AWS of Mauritius in the venture.

Internet services hit as cable cut off Egypt's coast

Internet services hit as cable cut off Egypt's coast

Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

Airtel says to avail alternative routes to keep services on.

Why V K Pandian Is So Valuable To Naveen Patnaik

Why V K Pandian Is So Valuable To Naveen Patnaik

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Naveen Patnaik is known as an "absentee landlord" who needs bureaucrats like Pandian to run his government.

Tatas back Vaishnavi's Radia as 2G row rages

Tatas back Vaishnavi's Radia as 2G row rages

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

"The Tata Group has had a long and fruitful association with Vaishnavi Corporate Communications and its chairperson Ms Niira Radia, which has added substantial value to the group's communications and public perception," a spokesperson of the group's holding company Tata Sons said in a statement.

How Air India plans to alert fliers about flight changes, delays

How Air India plans to alert fliers about flight changes, delays

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Air India will put in place new systems to proactively alert fliers about changes or delays in flight schedules and also set up a coordination team to address airport-specific issues, according to an internal communication. After reviewing block times, airport connecting times and aircraft as well as crew rotations, Tatas-owned Air India has identified various improvement areas for bettering overall performance. In the internal communication on Friday, Air India CEO and managing director Campbell Wilson said the airline would seek airport slots to carry out the improvements.

'Tata Motors board had concerns on Nano'

'Tata Motors board had concerns on Nano'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

"After sinking in Rs 6,000-7,000 crore in the Nano till date, what is the result?"

The Battle For Satellite Spectrum

The Battle For Satellite Spectrum

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

While the market for satellite broadband currently is small, the potential is large as an estimated 30 per cent of the country does not have reliable terrestrial broadband services.

Tata Sons sets up Asean office in Singapore

Tata Sons sets up Asean office in Singapore

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Since the early 1970s, the Tatas have presence in the city-state.

What Make in India? Tata Power penalised for using indigenous parts!

What Make in India? Tata Power penalised for using indigenous parts!

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Rs 275 cr payment to Tata Power (SED) blocked for putting Indian part

Tata Tele starts TV services on broadband

Tata Tele starts TV services on broadband

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

The service - Photon TV - is available to the Tata Photon plus users across 22 states, Anil Sardana, Tata Teleservices Managing Director, told reporters here.

India's 10 best brands, Tata is No 1

India's 10 best brands, Tata is No 1

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

The Tata group has touched the lives of millions of Indians since the last 100 years.

Are you a gadget freak? Find out!

Are you a gadget freak? Find out!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

Gadget freaks are a complex personality; there are various characteristics to their demeanour. A look at typical gadget freaks.

Air India to restore staff salaries to pre-COVID level

Air India to restore staff salaries to pre-COVID level

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Air India will restore salaries that were cut in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic from September 1, according to a communication. The loss-making airline, which was taken over by Tatas in January this year, has also decided to revise crew layover allowances and meal arrangements from September 1. In the communication to the employees, Air India CEO and managing director Campbell Wilson said the airline "will be restoring the salary reduction for all employees with effect from September 1, 2022."

VSNL row: Tata seeks arbitration

VSNL row: Tata seeks arbitration

Rediff.com16 Sep 2003

VSNL's surplus land: DoT to approach Cabinet

VSNL's surplus land: DoT to approach Cabinet

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

Earlier, the Telecom Commission, a decision-making arm of the Telecom Ministry, had recommended that the government pick up a majority stake in the special purpose vehicle created to execute the sale of surplus land lying with VSNL (now Tata Communications).

CBI to examine Ratan Tata, Cyrus Mistry in Radia tapes case

CBI to examine Ratan Tata, Cyrus Mistry in Radia tapes case

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

The matter related to supply of low floor buses by Tata Motors to Government of Tamil Nadu.

Satellite spectrum: Reliance Jio sends second legal opinion to Trai

Satellite spectrum: Reliance Jio sends second legal opinion to Trai

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Reliance Jio has sent a second legal opinion to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on the subject of the potential allocation of satellite spectrum. The letter is written by retired Supreme Court Justice L Nageshwara Rao and argues in favour of auctions, stating that any other method for allocating spectrum apart from auctions could be constitutionally unsound. Business Standard has reviewed the letter.

Ratan Tata invests in m-commerce platform Paytm

Ratan Tata invests in m-commerce platform Paytm

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

His investment in Paytm is in his personal capacity.

Infosys, HCLTech put off pay hikes for employees; TCS bucks trend

Infosys, HCLTech put off pay hikes for employees; TCS bucks trend

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Infosys has reportedly decided to defer salary hikes for all its employees below the senior management level that are otherwise rolled out from April every year. According to a Moneycontrol report, multiple employees have confirmed that they have not received their pay hike due for the June quarter.

Tata group revenue falls 4.6% to $103 bn

Tata group revenue falls 4.6% to $103 bn

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Sixteen companies in the group registered a turnover of over $500 million, with ten of these registering a turnover of over $1 billion

Insurance: How You Can Lose Money

Insurance: How You Can Lose Money

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

In numerous instances, family members are unaware of an insurance policy's existence, let alone its details.

Tatas ring in Blackberry, at last

Tatas ring in Blackberry, at last

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

After a long wait, Tata Teleservices on Thursday launched the premium Blackberry mobile services that offers customers e-mail, SMS messaging and Internet-based applications.

RCom, Tata Tele get notice for understating revenues

RCom, Tata Tele get notice for understating revenues

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

The government has sent show-cause notices to 5 telecom firms including Reliance Communications and Tata Teleservices for alleged understatement of revenues of over Rs 10,000 crore.

Air India extends VRS offer for non-flying staff till May 31

Air India extends VRS offer for non-flying staff till May 31

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Tata Group-owned Air India has extended the deadline for non-flying staff to apply for the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) till May 31. The deadline for applying for the VRS, which was announced in April, ended on April 30. "Last date to apply for voluntary retirement for all the eligible employees has been extended till May 31," Air India Chief Human Resources Officer Suresh Dutt Tripathi said in an internal communication on Monday.

Indian products no longer considered 'cheap'

Indian products no longer considered 'cheap'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

Indian products have lost the tag of being cheap, said Subodh Bhargava, Chairman, Tata Communications

Idea, 4 others to provide link to RCom GSM

Idea, 4 others to provide link to RCom GSM

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

According to sources, Idea Cellular has agreed to provide interconnection to RCom thereby not becoming a part of Cellular Operators' Association of India's likely petition against Trai's directive on the same. Besides, other operators to provide interconnectivity to RCom GSM network are Aircel and Spice Communication.

5 months for Tata to save Singur lease deal

5 months for Tata to save Singur lease deal

Rediff.com18 May 2011

According to the lease agreement between Tata Motors and the West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation, the lessor will have the option to terminate the lease if the land has not been used for three years or more, which will kick-in from October 2011. Tata Motors had pulled out of the Nano project in October 2008.

Reliance, Tatas plan joint rebuttal

Reliance, Tatas plan joint rebuttal

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

Undersea cable repair may hit Net services

Undersea cable repair may hit Net services

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

The disruption in the undersea cable network near Italy is likely to hit the broadband connections in India.

Tata Motors to shutdown for 11 days for maintenance

Tata Motors to shutdown for 11 days for maintenance

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Tata Motors will undertake shutdown from March 27 to April 6 to carry out maintenance of equipments, particularly, in the paint shop," Debasis Ray, Head of Corporate Communications, said.

'Candid' Tata says he's a victim of telecom policy

'Candid' Tata says he's a victim of telecom policy

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

Appears before PAC, admits voice in Radia tapes his, but denies influence over Cabinet formation.

Reliance Comm to replace Tata Tea on Nifty

Reliance Comm to replace Tata Tea on Nifty

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

After making its entry into the Bombay Stock Exchange's benchmark 30-share index Sensex in May

Tatas strike back: 'Unforgivable attempt to besmirch group'

Tatas strike back: 'Unforgivable attempt to besmirch group'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Refusing to be drawn into a point by point clarification of Mistry's letter, the company said: "It will be beneath the dignity of Tata Sons to engage in a public spat with regard to the several unfounded allegations appearing in his leaked confidential statement."

Tata DOCOMO ad mantra: Keep it simple, silly!

Tata DOCOMO ad mantra: Keep it simple, silly!

Rediff.com16 May 2011

The GSM service arm of Tata Teleservices Limited has invested close to Rs 50 crore (Rs 500 million) for the campaign featuring Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor.

Charudatta suicide case: FIR filed against Tata Steel official

Charudatta suicide case: FIR filed against Tata Steel official

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

The 57-year-old Charudatta, a Tata Steel official, was constantly humiliated and harassed between May 2012 and May 2013 following which he took the drastic decision to end his life.