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Reliance Jio completes 5 years of operations; tech world congratulates
From Google India to Zomato, and Netflix to Paytm - the who's who of the tech world lined up to congratulate a company's five years of operations
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RIL up 4%, hits new life-time high on stake buy in Strand Life Sciences
The company is likely to launch JioPhone Next smartphone this week, and has also acquired majority stake in Strand Life Sciences.
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Top headlines: Five years of Reliance Jio, Royal Enfield hits global road
Business Standard brings you the top headlines of the day
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Five years of Reliance Jio: From disruption to data revolution
Its user base in India doubled from 205 million in 2016 to 425 million now
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Reliance's cheap JioPhone can unleash a credit revolution across the globe
A small band of policy influencers may unlock the next big prize for banks: the billions who operate outside the formal finance sector.
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Airtel takes a leaf out of Reliance Jio as telecom battle intensifies
This is not the first time that Bharti Airtel has followed its arch rival's strategy. Over 4G, it followed a similar policy too which differentiated them both from their legacy telecom rivals
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Apple HomePod mini gets India's Gaana and JioSaavn music streaming services
Here is how to set-up Gaana and JioSaavn and choose a default music streaming service on the HomePod
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Jio adds 5.5 mn users in June; Vodafone Idea sheds 4.3 mn customers
Overall telephone subscribers in India rose from 1,198.5 million at the end of May 2021 to 1,202.57 million the following month, up 0.34%
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Major tariff hikes by telcos unlikely in the short-run: Analyst
Telecom operators are likely to continue with minor tweaks in mobile plans but may avoid significant hike in broader tariffs in the short-run
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DoT to serve show-cause notice on Vodafone Idea over licence fee delay
Telco claims dues paid for first quarter
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Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio close Rs 1,004-crore spectrum trading deal
This was the first such deal between the two competitors
Bharti Airtel concludes spectrum trading agreement with Jio; stock up 2.5%
Airtel has received Rs 1,004.8 crore (net of tax) from Jio for the proposed transfer.
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Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio gain from debt-laden Vodafone Idea's pain
The two firms' revenue market share has risen 1,300 bps in two years
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MG Motor ties up with Jio for connected features in its upcoming SUV
MG Motor India on Tuesday said it has tied up with digital services provider Jio India for the Internet of Things (IOT) features in its upcoming mid-size SUV. The automaker, which sells models like Hector and ZS EV, would have integration of IT systems enabled by Jio's IoT solution in the upcoming model. Customers of MG's upcoming mid-size SUV will benefit from Jio's widespread internet outreach, along with the connectivity, not only in metros but also in small towns and rural areas, MG Motor said in a statement. "Technology and innovation are leading the connected car space in the automobile industry. The current trend focuses increasingly on software-driven devices and our current partnership with a tech-innovator like Jio in the IoT space is a step towards establishing MG Motor as a tech leader in the automobile industry," MG Motors India President & Managing Director Rajeev Chaba noted. The partnership with Jio will ensure that the company's next mid-sized connected SUV ...
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Tata aims to get back into telecom game with 5G, using TCS' strengths
Together with TCS, the conglomerate is creating capacity to take advantage of the big new opportunity in 5G network and broadband rollout by acquiring a reputed telecom gear manufacturer and tying up
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India should nationalise Vodafone Idea, head off Jio-dominated duopoly
Merging state-run telcos with a nationalised Vodafone Idea could save jobs and capital. Managed professionally, it could be a credible third player.
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Reliance Jio adds 3.5 million users in May, Vodafone Idea & Airtel lose big
Both Airtel and Vi lost 4.6 million and 4.3 million subscribers, respectively
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Top headlines: Curbs eased in Maharashtra; US economy grows solidly in Q2
Business Standard brings you the top headlines on Friday
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Airtel loses 4.6 mn mobile subscribers in May, Jio adds 3.5 mn users: Trai
Both Airtel and Vodafone Idea suffered massive subscriber losses in May.
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Jio's Rs 75 entry-level plan may gain as Airtel stops Rs 49 prepaid offer
Telecom operators are aggressively making a bid to push entry-level users to higher-paying plans