Citing National Security, India Bans Chinese Cos

The government believes firms which are subject to China's laws could be forced to hand over information to Beijing's security services. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for......

Perils of keeping phone tap requests on hold

Vicky Nanjappa reports on the recent showdown between telecom operator Airtel and the Research and Analysis Wing over tapping of certain phonesIndia's premier espionage agency, Research and......

Bharti Airtel plan $2 bn expansion

Bharti Airtel, India's largest private cellular operator, on Thursday announced an investment of over $2 billion (Rs 9,000 crore) in 2007-08 to expand network. "Of the total capex for the next......

Bharti Airtel to buyout its JV with Alcatel Lucent

Telecom major Bharti Airtel on Tuesday said it is buying the entire shareholding in the joint venture with Alcatel Lucent, as part of a new business model to manage fixed line and broadband......

Bharti Airtel to buy Telecom Seychelles for $62 m

Continuing its acquisition spree in the international market, Bharti Airtel on Wednesday said the company will acquire 100 per cent stake in Telecom Seychelles for $62 million (about Rs 288 crore).......

Bharti Airtel scouts for partners in US

Bharti Airtel has no plans to lie low after its African safari. The company is believed to be eyeing the US and Australia for partners to form a strategic alliance or a joint venture to grow its......