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Vodafone, Idea gain most in revenue market share

Vodafone, Idea gain most in revenue market share

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

Adjusted gross revenue of the industry has grown just 5.3 per cent during the financial year ended March 31

Net4india chief booked on ILD fraud charges

Net4india chief booked on ILD fraud charges

Rediff.com8 Mar 2004

The Mumbai crime branch has booked net4india chief executive officer Jasjit Sawhney for alleged illegal termination of international telephone calls on mobile networks, reportedly causing a loss of crores of rupees to licensed operators.

Net4India chief booked over telecom deal

Net4India chief booked over telecom deal

Rediff.com6 Mar 2004

He is accused of illegally terminating international telephone calls on mobile networks, reportedly causing a loss of crores of rupees to licensed operators.

India is blessed - you have lot of talent here: Cisco CEO

India is blessed - you have lot of talent here: Cisco CEO

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

In an interview with Peerzada Abrar and Romita Majumdar, Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins said that his company would continue to bet heavily on India's engineering talent pool.

Jio! The winner takes it all

Jio! The winner takes it all

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

The big advantage that Jio is able to garner currently is its low cost of operations.

Bharti Airtel to consider share buyback

Bharti Airtel to consider share buyback

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Bharti has been expanding its spectrum portfolio and now owns 4G data across all 22 circles in India

RCom, Aircel merge; Rs 65,000 crore telecom entity formed

RCom, Aircel merge; Rs 65,000 crore telecom entity formed

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

RCom and Aircel will hold 50 per cent each in the new company

UIDAI introduces 'Virtual ID' to address privacy concerns

UIDAI introduces 'Virtual ID' to address privacy concerns

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The Virtual ID, which would be a random 16-digit number, together with biometrics of the user would give any authorised agency limited details like name, address and photograph, which are enough for any verification.

1 of 5 Indians to share personal data for free Wi-Fi

1 of 5 Indians to share personal data for free Wi-Fi

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Norton report says Indians putting themselves at risk over Wi-Fi usage

How TRAI has gone back on net neutrality

How TRAI has gone back on net neutrality

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Its pre-consultation paper has been silent on the issue of closed electronic communication network, a loophole telcos can exploit to offer discriminatory pricing.

The truth about spectrum shortage in India

The truth about spectrum shortage in India

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Chinese telcos hold 60-100 MHz of spectrum, while Indian companies hold 13-15 MHz of spectrum.

Despite its difficulties, India a valuable market for Vodafone

Despite its difficulties, India a valuable market for Vodafone

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Country accounts for 38% of telco's global user base, 10% of total revenue

Why telecom service providers need to work with Netflix, Saavn, etc

Why telecom service providers need to work with Netflix, Saavn, etc

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Blind categorisation of OTTs with TSPs is damaging as the two are fundamentally different. It is naive to claim 'same service, same rules' when the services are so utterly different, says T V Ramachandran.

Why telecom service providers need to work with Netflix, Saavn, etc

Why telecom service providers need to work with Netflix, Saavn, etc

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Blind categorisation of OTTs with TSPs is damaging as the two are fundamentally different. It is naive to claim 'same service, same rules' when the services are so utterly different, says T V Ramachandran.

Eye on Jio, Airtel gobbles up Telenor for free

Eye on Jio, Airtel gobbles up Telenor for free

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Bharti to spend Rs 1,600 cr for spectrum payout over 10 yrs; Telenor to service its own debt.

Is Mukesh Ambani being too ambitious with his retail plans?

Is Mukesh Ambani being too ambitious with his retail plans?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

While Reliance has the clout to negotiate prices with suppliers for its e-commerce, not to forget the cost advantage of integrated warehouse and supply chains, Amazon and Walmart are no pushovers, they too have deep pockets.

Penalty on call drops unreasonable, rules SC

Penalty on call drops unreasonable, rules SC

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Refuting the allegations of TRAI that the telecom service providers are making huge gains in the sector, the firms had said they have been investing hugely on the infrastructure.

10 smart tips for innovators and app developers

10 smart tips for innovators and app developers

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Internet-based systemic wisdom connects machines and people, and will drive next-gen enterprises, said Huawei's Yatish Nagavalli.

The Reliance Jio effect, in numbers

The Reliance Jio effect, in numbers

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

The launch of Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd last September, particularly the tariff war it has unleashed on its competitors, has deepened the crisis facing India's telecom sector. One offshoot of this is the major drop in earnings reported by industry leaders Bharti Airtel and Idea Cellular with each passing quarter. Aslam Hunani/Rediff.com tells the story in numbers.

Zee5 drives broadcaster's digital dreams

Zee5 drives broadcaster's digital dreams

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Zee5 is now the fifth largest streaming app after YouTube, Hotstar, MX Player and Voot, and there is talk of hiving off Zee5 to drive valuation, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Tim Cook readies winning recipe for India

Tim Cook readies winning recipe for India

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to urge Tim Cook to begin manufacturing its prized iPhones in India.

The secret to being memorable!

The secret to being memorable!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Engage, don't entice, advises advertising guru Sandeep Goyal.

Sensex gains 78 points at close

Sensex gains 78 points at close

Rediff.com6 Oct 2003

The Sensex closed with a gain of 78 points at 4,631. While 24 index scrips advanced, six declined on Monday.

Sensex gains 17 points at 3,832

Sensex gains 17 points at 3,832

Rediff.com4 Aug 2003

Sensex gains 17 points at 3,832.

Auto, cement help Sensex to close 16 points up

Auto, cement help Sensex to close 16 points up

Rediff.com30 Jul 2003

The Sensex closed with a gain of 16 points at 3,780.\n\n\n\n

Tata Tele-Bharti Airtel deal was done in 5 days

Tata Tele-Bharti Airtel deal was done in 5 days

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The deal between Bharti group and Tata Teleservices is yet another example of how swiftly things can change in business.

Trai chief on how to build a fair, independent news media

Trai chief on how to build a fair, independent news media

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

On this technological revolution, we are 7-10 years behind the US. So, the threat to newspapers doesn't exist now, says Trai Chairman Rahul Khullar.

The Jio effect? Vodafone India gets Rs 47,700-cr war chest

The Jio effect? Vodafone India gets Rs 47,700-cr war chest

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

This equity capital infusion is the country's largest-ever FDI.

COAI kept out of Trai meeting on Jio's 'request'

COAI kept out of Trai meeting on Jio's 'request'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Jio has accused incumbent telecom operators for not providing the required number of equipment to connect its mobile network with theirs

Call drops: Airtel to compensate by supporting rural education

Call drops: Airtel to compensate by supporting rural education

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Airtel said it will implement 25 per cent more stringent mobile call drop benchmark of 1.5 per cent versus 2 per cent prescribed by the regulator Trai.

How Jio stands to gain from Ambani mega deal

How Jio stands to gain from Ambani mega deal

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

The Jio-Bharti battle will not just be limited to mobile telephony but will extend to the fibre to home space too.

Coming soon: Lots of desi Netflix, Prime originals

Coming soon: Lots of desi Netflix, Prime originals

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Netflix and Prime have decided that rather than only buying the rights to Bollywood blockbusters to expand their reach in India, producing original content would be a better idea.

How Voda Idea readies to fight rivals

How Voda Idea readies to fight rivals

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

The management plans to invest Rs 27,000 crore in 2019-20, supported by savings of around Rs 14,000 crore that it expects to come from synergising operations of merged entities.

GSM lobby offers compromise formula to 900 MHz

GSM lobby offers compromise formula to 900 MHz

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

With the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) refusing to reserve 900-MHz spectrum for incumbent telcos, asking them to vacate the quantity held and win back through bidding, GSM operators, led by the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), have decided to propose a compromise formula.

Mukesh Ambani lists 5 mega trends that will define digital future

Mukesh Ambani lists 5 mega trends that will define digital future

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Data is the new oil, and intelligent data is the new petrol, said Mukesh Ambani

Goldman 'overweight' on India; sees Nifty topping 7,600-mount

Goldman 'overweight' on India; sees Nifty topping 7,600-mount

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

The upgrade comes after the domestic markets scaled their lifetime highs last week.

India Inc displays pricing muscle in Q4

India Inc displays pricing muscle in Q4

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Premiumisation, improving demand aid realisation growth at most large firms

India's $13bn spectrum auction has room for upset

India's $13bn spectrum auction has room for upset

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Reliance Jio submitted the highest pre-auction deposit.

F&O expiry blues dampen market spirits after dream run

F&O expiry blues dampen market spirits after dream run

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Most of the session's gains for both the indices were wiped out as investors rushed to book profits ahead of F&O expiry on Thursday and also due to concerns over stretched valuations.