Consolidations done, telecom looks to dial up growth in 2018
With latent demand for data fuelling the digital economy, 2018 could be the growth year for the sector where investment of around Rs 3 lakh crore is estimated to be made in next two years.
Dec 31, 2017, 14:02 PM IST
Don't blame Jio for industry's losses: Mukesh Ambani to Sunil Mittal
According to Ambani, Jio is ahead of schedule on turning profitable.
Dec 01, 2017, 17:01 PM IST
Reliance sees telecoms arm Jio turning profitable 'shortly'
Jio launched late last year with free voice and cut-price data, sparking a price war in India's cut-throat telecoms sector which has driven down margins and forced consolidation.
Oct 13, 2017, 21:07 PM IST
Competition in telecom coming down, says Sunil Mittal
Mittal also made the point that while India's digital vision is strong and so is the support to the programme, the states were not showing "the same level of urgency".
Oct 05, 2017, 13:38 PM IST
IMG may favour more time to telcos for spectrum payment
The IMG which comprises senior officials from the ministries of finance and communications last met on August 11 and deliberated on various proposals that can be taken to address the financial woes of the industry.
Aug 22, 2017, 13:59 PM IST
Taking aim at China, India tightens power grid, telecom rules
India is tightening the rules for businesses entering its power transmission sector and making stringent checks on both power and telecoms equipment for malware - moves that government and industry officials say aim to check China`s advance into sensitive sectors.
Aug 18, 2017, 16:37 PM IST
Analysing the impact of Idea-Vodafone merger on telecom sector
Analysing the impact of Idea-Vodafone merger on telecom sector. Watch this special segment and get to know more here.
Mar 20, 2017, 20:44 PM IST
RCom-Aircel merger: Will the new entity give strong competition to its peers?
The combined entity RCom-Aircel will now be the third largest telecom entity in India by subscriber base, thus moving ahead of Idea Cellular Limited (Idea).
Sep 16, 2016, 19:12 PM IST
Fitch puts telecom sector on negative outlook ahead of Reliance Jio
Fitch Ratings on Friday slashed the telecom sector outlook to 'negative' from 'stable' for 2016 and said the impending entry of Reliance Jio will increase the competition and pressurise credit profiles of top-four telcos.
Nov 20, 2015, 14:30 PM IST
4G will revolutionise telecom sector, help growth: Prasad
Communications and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday said fourth generation (4G) technology will be the next revolution in the telecom sector with a lot of potential for India`s economic growth.
Feb 14, 2015, 19:40 PM IST
