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Can Disney-Reliance combine redefine the Indian advertising market?

The Disney-Reliance combine will have enormous reach, market muscle, and a unique combination of broadcast and digital

India Inc pushes capital expenditure as capacity utilisation nears 75%

Reliance Industries is also investing in a battery giga factory in the new energy business vertical that will be ready by 2026 even as its capex in Reliance Jio in 5G rollout is almost over

RIL-Disney 'game-changing' deal gets a thumbs-up from analysts

The development will be negative for other players such as Zee, analysts said, who will now have to compete with a much larger entity

Reliance, Disney form joint venture to merge TV, OTT business in India

RIL to invest $1.4 bn in JV; Nita Ambani named chairperson, Uday Shankar vice-chairperson

Here's how Centre is gearing up BSNL to compete with private telecom peers

The measures include network upgradation, employee cost rationalisation and a proposal to provide more value-added services

DoT will not intervene in 2G network shutdown; parks decision with telcos

Around 50 million 2G handsets are sold annually, with over 500,000 2G base tower stations deployed throughout the country

Telecom subscriber base grows marginally to 1.19 bn in December: Trai data

Telecom subscriber base in the country grew marginally to 119 crore in December 2023 on account of new subscriber addition by Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, according to a Trai report published on Thursday. The broadband subscriber base also grew marginally to 90.4 crore, accounting for about 76 per cent of the total subscriber base, as per the monthly subscriber report published by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai). "The number of telephone subscribers in India increased from 1,185.73 million at the end of November to 1,190.33 million at the end of December, showing a monthly growth rate of 0.39 per cent," the Trai report said. Reliance Jio added 39.94 lakh mobile subscribers while Bharti Airtel onboarded 18.5 lakh. However, the growth was mitigated with Vodafone Idea (VIL) losing 13.68 lakh mobile customers, state-run BSNL 1.5 lakh and MTNL 4,420 mobile customers. Wireline subscribers increased to 3.18 crore at the end of December 2023 from 3.15 crore at the end

RIL in talks for stake in Tata Play, may buy Disney's 29.8% share

JioCinema may offer entire content suite to Tata Play customers

Jio tries to woo Airtel users on V-day with classic 'call me' pickup line

Reliance Jio has picked a playful banter with Airtel on social media on Valentine's Day, asking the customers of the rival telco not to ignore "red" flags in their relationship, dishing out the flirtatious 'call me' pick up line. In reply, Airtel shared its campaign "Sab Kuch Try Karo, Fir Sahi Chuno" (Try everything, then choose right). "Dear @airtelindia users, This Valentine's, don't ignore the 'RED' flags in your relationship. It's time to move on from your 'Ex'-stream. Here's my number 60008-60008. Call me maybe," Reliance Jio said on X. Jio often comes out with banter on the eve of Valentine's Day. While earlier it used to tag Vodafone Idea, the company this time directed towards its rival Airtel only. Airtel customers took the opportunity and posted their complaints like the network issue they are facing. Reliance Jio replied to most of the customers who posted complaints against Airtel. "What better day than Valentine's to find your true love?" Jio tweeted when a custome

Paytm rebounds 19% from record low amid heavy volumes

The stock hit a new low at Rs 395.50 in intra-day deals on Tuesday, and then rebounded into the positive zone for the first time in last four trading days.

Reliance's Jio, Gortune pre-qualify for Sri Lanka Telecom stake bid: Report

This is a part of Sri Lanka's efforts to reduce government stake in state-owned firms under the $2.9 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme

Jio cements market lead, adds 3.45 mn mobile subscribers in Nov: Trai data

Reliance Jio moved to a higher gear adding 34.5 lakh mobile subscribers in November, improving on its October gains, as rival Bharti Airtel garnered about 17.5 lakh new wireless users, according to TRAI data released on Monday. Vodafone Idea, however, slipped further losing 10.7 lakh subscribers in November, the monthly subscriber data by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) showed. The ailing telco's wireless subscriber base shrank to 22.44 crore in November. Reliance Jio's addition of 34.47 lakh mobile subscribers pushed up its wireless subscriber tally to 45.58 crore as on November. Mobile subscribers added by the country's largest telecom services provider Jio in November were higher than its user gains in October (about 31.6 lakh). After garnering mobile subscriber additions of 17.47 lakh, the subscriber count of Bharti Airtel in the wireless category stood at 37.98 crore.

Reliance Jio, OnePlus join hands to set up 5G innovaion lab in India

Telecom major Reliance Jio and Chinese smartphone company OnePlus have joined hands to set up a 5G innovation lab in India. "The alliance between OnePlus and Jio aims to provide OnePlus and Jio True 5G users differentiated features and an unparalleled network experience. "To bolster these initiatives, both brands are excited to announce the establishment of a state-of-the-art 5G Innovation Lab," OnePlus said in a statement on Thursday. The lab will serve as a hub for testing and developing new technologies. Reliance Jio leads the India market in terms of 5G coverage. "Together, Jio and OnePlus India are set to redefine the 5G landscape in the country, providing users with a glimpse into the limitless possibilities that lie ahead," an OnePlus spokesperson said. A Jio spokesperson said 85 per cent of the entire 5G deployment in India has been made by Jio. "It is time to unfold magical 5G experiences for our users and this partnership with OnePlus is a step in that direction," the

Samsung brings its premium play with the launch of Samsung BKC store

Samsung BKC aims to cater to the ultra-premium buyer in India. The store is located at Jio World Plaza, the high-end luxury mall from Reliance

Ram Mandir inauguration: Telcos enhance network connectivity in Ayodhya

DoT and other central, state, and municipal departments ensured speedy approvals in providing space for towers, movement of material, and manpower, thus enabling immediate execution, Vi said

Jio Platforms Q3 net profit rises 11.6% on strong subscriber growth

ARPU stays put at ~181.7, same as in Q2

Reliance Jio Q3 results: Net profit rises 12.3% to Rs 5,208 crore

Revenue from operations climbed 10.3%, snapping five straight quarters of slowing growth

Jio continues to remain country's strongest brand for 2024: Report

Jio, the telecom and digital arm of billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance, continues to be the strongest Indian brand, ahead of likes of Life Insurance Corporation and State Bank of India, according to the latest report 'Global-500 2024' published by Brand Finance. Jio had topped India's strong brands in Brand Finance's 2023 rankings as well. In the 2024 ranking, Jio is placed at the 17th position among the world's strongest brands with a Brand Strength Index of 88.9 in the list led by WeChat, YouTube, Google, Deloitte, Coca Cola and Netflix. LIC is placed at the 23rd place on the list, followed by SBI at 24th rank. It is ahead of brands like EY, and Instagram. "Jio, a relatively new entrant in the telecommunications sector, emerges as the strongest brand with a notable 14 per cent increase in brand value to USD 6.1 billion, alongside a high brand strength index score of 89.0 and associated AAA brand rating," the report said. "Jio's meteoric rise in the telecom industry is benefiti

Republic Day offer: Jio offers partner coupons, special benefits, and more

The coupons will become available in the user's MyJio account after recharging with the Rs 2,999 Jio prepaid plan

Reliance Jio's Hathway, Hinduja arm in race to acquire Siti Networks

Hathway Digital and IndusInd Media & Communications did not wish to comment on the development