Predatory pricing rules: Reliance Jio hits back, seeks apology from COAI

Asks COAI to explain callous and defamatory statements made by it, says Trai had issued rules after elaborate consultation process over a period of one year

Hitting back at Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) for its views on predatory pricing tariff norms issued by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai), Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd (RJIL) has sought an apology and explanation for making callous and defamatory statements against Jio and sectoral regulator.

Jio, in a letter addressed to Rajan Mathews, Director General, COAI said the press release issued by the association recently constitutes false communication that is intentional, wrongfully and maliciously made to induce disparaging and inimical public opinions against it. "The press release is motivated by the aim of devaluing the esteem, regard and