Gulveen Aulakh
Gulveen Aulakh
Gulveen Aulakh
Gulveen Aulakh
Gulveen Aulakh
Telcos push I&B ministry for fresh D2M tech assessment: What they want
Indian telcos have urged the I&B Ministry to restart the technical evaluation of direct-to-mobile technology, calling for broader standards-setting and consultation involving all stakeholders
 "Telcos push I&B ministry for fresh D2M tech assessment: What they want")
IHG Hotels & Resorts likely to foray into branded residences in India
"You have to be strong in India to be strong outside India," said CEO Elie Maalouf on catering to India's growing number of outbound travellers alongside China
 "IHG Hotels & Resorts likely to foray into branded residences in India")
Telcos seek pricing cap on in-building network infra at public places
COAI has asked the regulator to examine NMIAL's conduct on RoW denial and seek a cost-based pricing framework, including ceilings, for in-building telecom infrastructure at airports and similar public
 "Telcos seek pricing cap on in-building network infra at public places")
Vodafone Idea AGR relief estimated at ₹54,200 crore, says report
According to sources, the government has begun evaluation of the AGR dues at all circle levels following its communication to the number three carrier
 "Vodafone Idea AGR relief estimated at ₹54,200 crore, says report")
Navi Mumbai airport seeks telecom charges in line with Mumbai airport
Navi Mumbai airport has proposed charging telcos for in-building telecom infrastructure at rates benchmarked to Mumbai airport, amid an ongoing right-of-way dispute
 "Navi Mumbai airport seeks telecom charges in line with Mumbai airport")
Vi gets a decade to breathe easy on AGR dues; DoT to reassess liabilities
The telco will also pay ₹100 crore annually, from March 2032 to March 2035
 "Vi gets a decade to breathe easy on AGR dues; DoT to reassess liabilities")
Telecom industry wants another technology evaluation of D2M broadcasting
Telecom players have claimed that D2M broadcasting has direct implications for spectrum bands identified for existing and future 5G use
 "Telecom industry wants another technology evaluation of D2M broadcasting")
Hotels should follow airlines-like dynamic pricing model: Deeksha Suri
LaLiT ED Deeksha Suri says hotels must adopt airline-style dynamic pricing as the group consolidates, refinances and prepares for calibrated, asset-light expansion in emerging markets
 "Hotels should follow airlines-like dynamic pricing model: Deeksha Suri")
India on track to be among largest regional networks: WTCA's Wang
India is set to emerge as one of WTCA's largest regional networks, with World Trade Centers expanding to around 50 cities as demand for premium offices, logistics and new-age sectors rises
 "India on track to be among largest regional networks: WTCA's Wang")
Bharti Enterprises, Warburg Pincus to acquire 49% stake in Haier India
Deal likely values home-appliance maker at ₹15K cr; China parent stays largest shareholder
 "Bharti Enterprises, Warburg Pincus to acquire 49% stake in Haier India")
DoT seeks approval to add 23,000 BSNL base stations next financial year
Total BTS number may rise to 123,000, approval sought from govt
 "DoT seeks approval to add 23,000 BSNL base stations next financial year")
American banking giant JP Morgan to set up Asia's largest GCC in India
US banker's move puts the country on top of the global GCC map
 "American banking giant JP Morgan to set up Asia's largest GCC in India")
Growth in Northeast has been transformational: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Northeast is growing 1.6x faster than India, with ₹4.48 trillion in investment commitments and a push on logistics, credit and connectivity, says Scindia
 "Growth in Northeast has been transformational: Jyotiraditya Scindia")
Tejas Networks' D2M tech gaining ground, in talks with global players
Globally, we are in talks with a couple of operators, but those negotiations are at fairly initial stages of understanding the technology, said Arnab Roy
 "Tejas Networks' D2M tech gaining ground, in talks with global players")
In the upcoming auctions, telcos seek spectrum locked in insolvency
In representations to the regulator, Bharti Airtel has noted that if included, the airwaves would enable telcos to use the spectrum more efficiently and may provide revenue to the exchequer
 "In the upcoming auctions, telcos seek spectrum locked in insolvency")
My goal is to ensure every dark spot in India is lit up by satcom: Scindia
Scindia was replying to a question on the government stand on spectrum charges that Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) should pay for its global satellite phone service (GSPS)
 "My goal is to ensure every dark spot in India is lit up by satcom: Scindia")
AI influencing growth and cost, says Bharti Airtel CTO Randeep Sekhon
Bharti Airtel CTO Randeep Sekhon explains how AI is boosting network efficiency, cutting costs, improving customer experience and preventing real-time fraud across Airtel's operations
 "AI influencing growth and cost, says Bharti Airtel CTO Randeep Sekhon")
Pension parking lot expanded to gold and silver ETFs, AIFs, Invits
PFRDA has overhauled NPS investment rules, allowing wider exposure to AIFs, REITs, InvITs, commodities, IPOs and a broader equity universe to boost returns and deepen diversification
 "Pension parking lot expanded to gold and silver ETFs, AIFs, Invits")
Starlink yet to unveil India pricing, working to secure final govt approval
Experts say tariff for Indian residential users not aimed at mass market, unlikely to impact telcos
 "Starlink yet to unveil India pricing, working to secure final govt approval")
Trai rejects DoT view on hike in satcom annual spectrum charge to 5%
Govt to study the regulator's response before issuing final guidelines
 "Trai rejects DoT view on hike in satcom annual spectrum charge to 5%")