Data privacy: Government sends notice to 21 mobile phone makers, asks them to share security information
In a bid to ensure the privacy of users' data, the Centre has sent notices to all smartphone makers including a majority of Chinese manufacturers, asking them to provide the framework as well as the procedures they follow for data security.
Aug 17, 2017, 07:49 AM IST
Govt may waive bank guarantees for mobile component imports
Mobile handset makers may get some relief as the government is expected to ease bank guarantee norms for import of components at concessional duty rates for local manufacturing.
Apr 14, 2017, 17:46 PM IST
Freedom 251: Launch of India's cheapest smartphone
Taking the world by surprise, Ringing Bells launched "Freedom 251" smartphone with much fanfare in February.
Dec 16, 2016, 16:34 PM IST
Mobile firms seek 10-year tax holiday, raise case of components makers
Mobile industry body Indian Cellular Association has sought a 10-year tax holiday to scale up mobile manufacturing to international standards to help India become competitive as against preferred destinations like China and Vietnam.
Nov 27, 2016, 17:25 PM IST
Allow old Rs 500, Rs 1000 notes for buying mobile phones, requests ICA
Mobile phone industry body Indian Cellular Association has asked the government to allow use of old Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes for the purchase of handsets and claimed that their sales have come down by 50 per cent due to cash crunch post demonetisation.
Nov 26, 2016, 19:54 PM IST
Govt mandates support for Indian languages in all mobile phones from July 2017
Government has mandated support for Indian languages in all mobile phones to be sold in the country from July 1, 2017 onward.
Oct 27, 2016, 18:38 PM IST
Chinese phonemakers to explore 'Make in India' opportunities
Chinese mobile phone companies with their Indian counterparts will hold three-day joint summit starting October 22 here with around 20 firms having interest in setting up their manufacturing units in the country.
Oct 11, 2016, 17:35 PM IST
Mobile industry raises concerns on 'Freedom 251' smartphone
Noida-based Ringing Bells is launching India's most affordable smartphone, priced at Rs 251, a move that is set to disrupt the booming Indian mobile handset market.
Feb 17, 2016, 21:17 PM IST
Nokia may be allowed to sell Chennai mobile plant
Government may allow Finnish telecom firm Nokia to sell its Chennai plant with a condition that the money realised will be kept in escrow account till final verdict is out on its Rs 21,000 crore tax dispute.
Mar 24, 2015, 19:59 PM IST
Telecom equipment imports at Rs 74,000 crore in FY'14
India's telecom equipment imports, which include mobile handsets, grew by over 20 percent to Rs 74,116 crore last fiscal.
Mar 08, 2015, 11:06 AM IST
Maharashtra loses Rs 2,500 cr revenue due to high VAT rate: ICA
Mobile handset makers' body Indian Cellular Association (ICA) has appealed to the Maharashtra government to reduce VAT from 12.5 percent to 5 percent on mobile phones.
Dec 21, 2014, 13:01 PM IST
