Rakesh Kumar
Telcos seek nil upfront fee, deferred payment and cut in reserve price
Zero upfront fee, moratorium on payments, auctioning of the entire available spectrum of 5G bands during the upcoming auction are some of the demands made by Indian telecom operators.
19 Jan 2022
Despite government aid, Vodafone Idea woes not over
Govt having stake in lieu of AGR & spectrum dues may give short-term relief, say experts
16 Jan 2022
No role of government in Vodafone Idea decision making: CEO Ravinder Takkar
While addressing press managing director and chief executive officer Ravinder Takkar said that the government has no desire to run Vodafone Idea. In fact, it wants its promoters to run it.
13 Jan 2022
Government to hold 35.8 per cent stake in Vodafone Idea, dues liability to be converted into equity
Following the decision, the government will hold around 35.8 per cent shares, the promoter shareholders would hold around 28.5 per cent of Vodafone Group and 17.8 per cent Aditya Birla Group.
12 Jan 2022
Three telcos enough for Indian market; no scope for more: COAI
As per telecom regulatory data, Airtel has market shares to 30.35% while Vi has 23.07% and Jio has 36.58% in October.
09 Jan 2022
‘No tariff hike by telcos anytime soon’: COAI director general
In November, all the major Indian telcos — Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea — hiked prepaid tariffs by 20% to 25%.
06 Jan 2022
Government to handover legacy coal mines to World Bank for rehabilitation
As per an official, the World Bank is itself interested in these legacy mines and is ready to give a financial assistant for the rehabilitation.
28 Dec 2021
Chip production: A long way to go
When the COVID-induced lockdown compelled every industry to shut temporarily, it disrupted the supply chain of semiconductor Industry.
26 Dec 2021
Telcos tariff hike to spur inflation
Up to 25% hike in pre-paid tariffs will hurt users, slow down digital inclusion, say experts
19 Dec 2021
EXPLAINER | Why India decided to release 5 million barrels from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve
In a coordinated move with other big global oil consumers such as the US and Japan, India last week decided to release five million barrels of crude oil from its strategic petroleum reserve
29 Nov 2021
