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No proposal before board now, says Voda Idea on Google picking stake in co
The clarification to the BSE by Vodafone Idea comes a day after reports that Alphabet Inc's Google is eyeing about 5% stake in the telecom company.
 "No proposal before board now, says Voda Idea on Google picking stake in co")
Abu Dhabi state fund in talks to invest $1 bn in Jio Platforms: Report
Jio Platforms has secured $10 billion from investors including Facebook Inc within a month
 "Abu Dhabi state fund in talks to invest $1 bn in Jio Platforms: Report")
Google eyes 5% stake in Vodafone Idea, multiple India investments: Report
Analysts say deal will be a lifeline for Vodafone Idea, which has been ordered by SC to pay Rs 53,000 crore AGR dues
 "Google eyes 5% stake in Vodafone Idea, multiple India investments: Report")
Trai unlikely to take up floor price issue for 2 mths over Covid-19: Report
Telecom players recently renewed their demand and asked Trai to move forward quickly on the issue of fixing floor price for tariffs
 "Trai unlikely to take up floor price issue for 2 mths over Covid-19: Report")
Telecom network working at 85% capacity in Amphan-hit areas of West Bengal
This is due to erratic power supply, continued fibre cuts and obstruction by people protesting against disruption in electricity and water supply, industry body COAI says
 "Telecom network working at 85% capacity in Amphan-hit areas of West Bengal")
Amphan: Telecom network in West Bengal could be back to normal by weekend
A senior government official told Business Standard that nearly 50% of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd's base transceiver stations were damaged by the cyclone and would take a week to be fully restored.
 "Amphan: Telecom network in West Bengal could be back to normal by weekend")
Q4 show, tariff hike hopes push Bharti Airtel stock to all-time highs
Tariff hike hopes and market share gains in the coming quarters could help sustain stock price
 "Q4 show, tariff hike hopes push Bharti Airtel stock to all-time highs")
After Covid-19, clients will look at WFH issues: HCL Tech's C Vijayakumar
C Vijayakumar, president and chief executive officer of HCL Tech, tells Neha Alawadhi that though demand has fallen in some sectors, others continue to be strong.
 "After Covid-19, clients will look at WFH issues: HCL Tech's C Vijayakumar")
BSNL seeks PM's help in preventing rivals from scuttling firm's revival
The Rs 8,000 crore eligibility criteria is in line with CVC guidelines which say that vendors should have strong financials. The turnover of almost all the firms under TEPC is less than Rs 1,000 cr
 "BSNL seeks PM's help in preventing rivals from scuttling firm's revival")
Top headlines: Silver Lake to invest in Jio Platforms; fuel sales fall
Business Standard brings to you a snapshot of top events of the day
 "Top headlines: Silver Lake to invest in Jio Platforms; fuel sales fall")
Vodafone-Idea parent makes $200 mn advance payment amid coronavirus crisis
The payment was due in September 2020 under the terms of the contingent liability mechanism with Vodafone Idea
 "Vodafone-Idea parent makes $200 mn advance payment amid coronavirus crisis")
Telecom infra firms ask BSNL to clear Rs 1500 cr dues on urgent basis
The telecom infrastructure companies are already facing financial woes and working hard to manage networks during the ongoing lockdown period
 "Telecom infra firms ask BSNL to clear Rs 1500 cr dues on urgent basis")
Telecom subscriber growth slows down in Mar; Apr numbers likely to be muted
Experts said the lockdowns and curbs pulled down the fresh SIM connections for the month
 "Telecom subscriber growth slows down in Mar; Apr numbers likely to be muted")
No extra spectrum needed to maintain network stability, quality: COAI
Recent series of measures, including streaming services switching content to SD and traffic redistribution has led to reduced pressure on networks
Top headlines: Nationwide lockdown, Flipkart halts new orders, and more
From telcos facing connectivity challenge, medicine supply hit to govt mulling OBC suspension, Business Standard brings top headlines of the day
 "Top headlines: Nationwide lockdown, Flipkart halts new orders, and more")
How telecom sector is coping with a 10% data demand spike amid Covid-19
Data demand sees a 10% surge as people step up work from home over Covid-19, Here's how telecoms are responding to the demand and encouraging more people to work from home
 "How telecom sector is coping with a 10% data demand spike amid Covid-19")
Covid-19: Airtel urges uninterrupted internet in outreach to other telcos
Calls for joining hands and paving the way for intra-circle roaming pacts as country goes under lock down in war against coronavirus
 "Covid-19: Airtel urges uninterrupted internet in outreach to other telcos")
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Top business headlines: YES Bank case, China like model for MCX, and more
From AGR dues to dull growth for Indian IT companies, Business standard brings to you the top headlines of the day
 "Top business headlines: YES Bank case, China like model for MCX, and more")
Book review: B K Syngal's riveting memoir of a tumultuous era in telecom
Brijendra K Syngal, who is approaching the ninth decade of his life, reminds you that telecom policy was just as tumultuous years ago as it is now.
 "Book review: B K Syngal's riveting memoir of a tumultuous era in telecom")
