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Telecom companies to submit self-assessment documents on AGR maths

However, no deadline has been given to companies to submit the supporting documents

AGR dues: DoT seeks Rs 7,608 cr from GAIL for FY18, doesn't press for full

The telecom department had previously estimated past dues to the tune of Rs 1.83 trillion, but it does not seem to be pressing for immediate full payment from the state-owned gas utility

Govt asks telcos to submit supporting documents on AGR self-assessment

The DoT wants to ensure that the court-mandated criteria is being followed by companies in computing their AGR dues, the source added

AGR: Nobody wants to kill telecom sector, says SBI's Rajnish Kumar

There has been a flurry of meetings in the national capital between senior official of the telecom firms and the government over the past week

Market Ahead, February 24: Top factors that could guide markets this week

While investors will continue to monitor developments on the coronavirus front, the release of India's December quarter GDP numbers on Friday will be another top trigger for the markets

The AGR case is a triumph of bureaucratic obstinacy over good sense

While it raises the larger question of the Court's role on matters that have a major impact on the economy, much of the blame also lies with the govt for poor handling of the issue

The telecom mess

If the sector turns into a duopoly (ignoring the struggling BSNL-MTNL combine for the moment), Airtel and Jio will find it hard to absorb the 300-million-plus VIL customers who will have to be ported.

AGR issue: Top FinMin, NITI, DoT officials talk relief measures for telcos

The telecom department officials remained tightlipped after the high-level meeting on Sunday

DoT's test checks on telcos AGR dues standard audit procedure: COAI

Cellular Operators' Association of India (COAI) also cautioned that any decision to encash bank guarantees will be "disastrous" for the telecom industry, which only has three private players

Drill oil but dial telecom

Inclusion of non-telecom income in the overall calculation means the higher the oil price, the bigger the AGR share of the government

Govt officials meet to discuss relief measures for AGR-hit telecom industry

Telecom department officials remained tightlipped after high-level government meeting on Sunday, where officials from NITI Aayog and Finance Ministry are said to have been present

Trai proposal puts liability burden on sellers in telecom M&A deals

Experts are of the view that these reforms are too little, too late

Trai moots reforms in transfer, merger norms for telecom licences

Trai's suggestions range from marketshare math to approval timelines, and other terms

Top 10 business headlines: Ambani vs Chandra, SBI Cards IPO, and more

The much-awaited initial public offering of SBI Cards and Payment Services, a subsidiary of State Bank of India, will open on March 2, confirms its prospectus

Govt takes a call to save telecom firms, but no relaxation likely on AGR

The Union government is of the view that there can be a debate on the quantum of payment and penalty but not on the fact that the companies have to make the payments

AGR dues: Three rating agencies downgrade Vodafone Idea in two days

According to official sources, VIL paid Rs 1,000 crore to the Department of Telecom on Thursday

AGR dues: Telcos owe Rs 22k cr in licence fees, Rs 70k cr in interest, fine

Besides licence fees, telecom companies owe Rs 55,054 crore in spectrum usage charges (SUC), as per estimates of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)

AGR dues: Govt to balance compliance, telcos' health, consumer interest

The government will ensure coordination on three aspects -- compliance to SC order, ensuring health of the sector and customer interest, the source added

Sunil Mittal meets Prasad, tells Airtel will clear AGR dues before March 17

The Centre said telcos had already paid about Rs 16,000 crore in AGR dues and some had assured further payments in a week's time

DoT to begin test checks, verify telcos' claims of lower AGR dues: Report

The 'test check' will happen for all telcom firms but will start with those claiming they have already made full and final settlement towards their statutory liabilities