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Videocon pulls the plug on telecom services in 3 circles

Videocon pulls the plug on telecom services in 3 circles

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Trai data show the company has no subscribers in Uttar Pradesh East & West and Bihar

LIC staff in big demand

LIC staff in big demand

Rediff.com15 Feb 2005

FM radio: HC raps Centre

FM radio: HC raps Centre

Rediff.com28 Jan 2005

The Delhi high court on Friday asked the Centre to clarify by next Tuesday the timeframe within which it would take a decision on Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's recommendation that private FM Radio broadcasters be shifted from licence fee re

Essar plans power trading foray

Essar plans power trading foray

Rediff.com11 Oct 2005

After Tatas and Reliance, yet another corporate giant - the Rs 20,000 crore (Rs 200 billion) Essar Group – is entering the inter-state power trading business.

How 23 new banks will make an impact in India

How 23 new banks will make an impact in India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

The niche banks - small finance and payments banks -have been set up to further the regulator's objective of deepening financial inclusion.

Trai wants revenue share cut to 6%

Trai wants revenue share cut to 6%

Rediff.com14 Jan 2005

TRAI keen to boost Net access

TRAI keen to boost Net access

Rediff.com19 Mar 2004

TRAI's recommendation to the Department of Telecommunication is aimed at encouraging faster provision of high-speed Internet services (broadband) by standalone ISPs.\n\n\n\n

India's largest beer maker sees a low from highway sale ban

India's largest beer maker sees a low from highway sale ban

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

United Breweries says sales could fall by 40% following court ban.

Easier entry for health insurers

Easier entry for health insurers

Rediff.com19 Feb 2004

How small banks will boost financial literacy

How small banks will boost financial literacy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Even today, many MFIs already distribute pension and micro insurance products to low-income households.

Telecom mergers and acquisitions details by month end: Sibal

Telecom mergers and acquisitions details by month end: Sibal

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Indian telecom sector has at present around 13 mobile phone service providers with some of them expected to go for consolidation once the final guidelines are in place.

'CBI has enough evidence for probe against Ex-Sebi chief'

'CBI has enough evidence for probe against Ex-Sebi chief'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

According to a senior CBI official, the agency has evidence to suggest the finance ministry's recommendations were overlooked while giving a licence to MCX-SX in 2008.

WLL phone numbers may change

WLL phone numbers may change

Rediff.com23 Dec 2003

Subscribers of wireless in local loop phones opting for full mobility should brace themselves for a change in numbering

UK to begin 'historic' Covid vaccination drive this week

UK to begin 'historic' Covid vaccination drive this week

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Frontline healthcare staff, people over the age of 80 and care home workers will be among the first to get the vaccine as part of Phase 1 of the programme from Tuesday, which was approved for rollout by the UK's independent regulator earlier this week.

Trai for 100% foreign ownership in radio services

Trai for 100% foreign ownership in radio services

Rediff.com27 Jun 2005

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Monday recommended 100 per cent foreign ownership in satellite radio services and no entry and licence fee for the time being.\n\n

Fresh Trai blow for cell firms

Fresh Trai blow for cell firms

Rediff.com11 Nov 2003

'HSBC keen on insurance foray'

'HSBC keen on insurance foray'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2003

HSBC Holdings plc on Thursday said it was keen to study the opportunities available in the Indian insurance sector, including pension fund.

PFRDA to allow only 6 pension funds

PFRDA to allow only 6 pension funds

Rediff.com21 May 2004

The interim Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority on Friday said it will appoint a Central Record-keeping and Accounting Agency and give licence to six pension fund managers to start the new pension regime by December this year.

You may soon be able to use internet, mobile on flight

You may soon be able to use internet, mobile on flight

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Reliance Jio had proposed that besides satellite connectivity, In-Flight Connectivity can be provided using cellular network as well.

India tough place to do biz; more reforms needed, says World Bank

India tough place to do biz; more reforms needed, says World Bank

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

India does not feature in the top 100 countries on eight of the 10 indicators of the World Bank study.

Reliance Cap partners Sumitomo, Nippon for bank foray

Reliance Cap partners Sumitomo, Nippon for bank foray

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Readying itself for a bank licence, Anil Ambani-led group's Reliance Capital on Wednesday said Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Bank and Nippon Life would become its strategic partners in the proposed banking venture, with each having 4-5 per cent stake.

Trai's move on FM may be rejected

Trai's move on FM may be rejected

Rediff.com14 Aug 2004

Health ministry ready to roll out COVID-19 vaccine in around a week

Health ministry ready to roll out COVID-19 vaccine in around a week

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Addressing a press briefing, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said healthcare workers and frontline workers need not register themselves as their database has been populated on to the Co-WIN vaccine delivery management system in a bulk manner.

Cellcos seek compensation over 'WLL losses'

Cellcos seek compensation over 'WLL losses'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2003

Cellular operators on Monday asked the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to consider a compensation to offset loss of 80 per cent of their businesses within a local area, which had been adversely affected with the introduction of WLL services.

Playing field tilted in favour of cell cos: ABTO

Playing field tilted in favour of cell cos: ABTO

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

Contending that the licence terms for cellular operators are far more lenient, the basic operators asked Trai to do a complete analysis of parameters such as entry fee, roll-out obligation and spectrum to arrive at a level playing field condition.

Acquittal proves presumptive loss theory was cooked up: Raja

Acquittal proves presumptive loss theory was cooked up: Raja

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Raja said he had, in fact, brought a 'revolution' in the telecom sector.

Global bids for pension funds

Global bids for pension funds

Rediff.com28 Apr 2003

Trai nets BSNL more urban users

Trai nets BSNL more urban users

Rediff.com24 Feb 2003

Why Trai's cutting roaming charges is wrong

Why Trai's cutting roaming charges is wrong

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Instead of tinkering with roaming, the circle system should be ended.

Stepping out gingerly

Stepping out gingerly

Rediff.com1 Aug 2003

This October it would be three years since the first set of private companies were issued underwriting licences by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority.

Ex-TRAI chairman Nripendra Mishra to be principal secretary in PMO

Ex-TRAI chairman Nripendra Mishra to be principal secretary in PMO

Rediff.com25 May 2014

Mishra, a 1967 batch Indian Administrative Service officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has served in various administrative field positions.

'This is the only way to save the economy today'

'This is the only way to save the economy today'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

'I suggest a cut in the GST rates and an infusion of Rs 1.2 trillion into the economy in six months.'