Telecom sector generated 2.19 lakh cr revenues in 2013-14
Telecom revenue was 1.93 percent of the GDP.
May 06, 2015, 17:11 PM ISTSK Telecom first-quarter profit jumps 65.6%
Net profits for January to March amounted to 442.7 billion won ($410.1 million), up from 267.3 billion a year ago but down 12 percent from the previous quarter.
May 06, 2015, 10:29 AM ISTRailways to have a regulatory body on lines of telecom sector
Railways has initiated the process for setting up of a regulatory body on the lines of telecom sector, said Union Minister Suresh Prabhu who has asked the NITI Ayog Chairman to prepare the roadmap for it.
May 04, 2015, 18:05 PM IST2G scam: 'I was victimized for breaking the monopolies,' says ex-telecom minister Raja
In an exclusive free-wheeling and candid interview given to the India Legal magazine at his Gulmohar Park residence, Raja, who had to spend 15 months in Tihar Jail for his role in the alleged 2G telecom scam, and is now out on bail, said, "One day, 2G will be my strength.... I was victimized for breaking the monopolies."
Apr 01, 2015, 09:48 AM ISTOnline hiring activity grew over 8% in February: Monster Index
Online hiring activity registered a significant uptrend in February both on monthly as well as yearly basis driven largely by sectors like telecom and IT, says a survey.
Mar 17, 2015, 15:49 PM ISTGSM subscribers in India up 8.87 mn in January
The GSM subscribers in India increased by 8.87 million or 1.31 percent in January 2015 over the previous month, data from the Cellular Operators` Association of India (COAI) showed here Tuesday.
Feb 17, 2015, 14:13 PM ISTPrasad woos US cos to start manufacturing in India, offers sops
Offering lucrative incentives, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad today invited US technology companies to start manufacturing in India, for meeting domestic needs and exports, under the 'Make In India' initiative.
Jan 25, 2015, 14:46 PM ISTPrasad, Parrikar meeting to resolve 3G spectrum
Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad will be meeting Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar to resolve issues related to 3G spectrum.
Jan 21, 2015, 12:47 PM ISTDifficult to do business in India: Vodafone
Country's second largest mobile operator Vodafone India on Tuesday said conditions for doing business in the country have not improved much in the last few months but it is "hopeful that change will happen".
Nov 11, 2014, 19:42 PM ISTGovt to revisit M&A guidelines, if needed: Prasad
The government will revisit the the merger and acquisition guidelines for the telecom sector, if need arises, IT & Communications Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said Wednesday while assuring that issues concerning the sector will be looked into.
Nov 05, 2014, 22:00 PM ISTDoT asks telcos to collect 'Aadhaar' no. for issuing new SIMs
Department of Telecom (DoT) has asked all mobile operators to collect 'Aadhaar' number along with customer application form for issuing new connections and store the unique identification number in their database.
Nov 02, 2014, 11:57 AM ISTSamsung keen to up investment in 4G market in India: Prasad
Communications Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad Friday said Samsung is keen on India`s fourth generation (4G) mobile market and wants to increase investment in the sector.
Oct 17, 2014, 20:14 PM ISTPhone subscribers rose 0.57% in August: TRAI
The monthly growth rates of urban and rural subscription were 0.74 percent and 0.33 percent respectively.
Oct 15, 2014, 15:10 PM ISTFDI in telecom jumps manifold to $2.33 bn in Apr-July
After registering a huge decline in the recent past, foreign direct investment in the telecom sector grew manifold to USD 2.33 billion in the first four months of 2014-15.
Oct 02, 2014, 17:16 PM ISTTelecom sector to create 40 lakh jobs in 5 yrs: Experts
India's telecom industry is expected to generate 40 lakh new jobs in the next five years, spurred by growing potential in rural markets and rising Internet penetration, say experts.
Oct 02, 2014, 17:13 PM ISTTranslate good intentions into actions: Vodafone
World's second largest telecom firm Vodafone Plc today said investor sentiment in India has improved with the BJP coming to power but good intentions must now translate into actions.
Sep 24, 2014, 15:31 PM ISTGovt plans a super regulator for communications sector
The DoT is working on the idea of establishing a single regulatory framework for multi-faceted communications, IT and multi-media, sources said.
Sep 07, 2014, 12:28 PM ISTPrivate telcos owe BSNL Rs 1,207 crore
State-owned telecom firm BSNL has Rs 1,206.65 crore dues against private operators, of which Rs 1,053.84 crore is under dispute, the government said today.
Aug 08, 2014, 15:55 PM ISTFDI in telecom jumps manifold to $1.5 bn in Apr-May
After registering a huge decline in the recent past, foreign direct investment in the telecom sector grew manifold to USD 1.5 billion in the first two-months of the 2014-15 fiscal.
Jul 29, 2014, 18:05 PM ISTMTNL, BSNL face total debt of over Rs 21,000 cr
The total debt of state-run telecom companies MTNL and BSNL has increased to Rs 21,208 crore at the end of June 2014.
Jul 11, 2014, 16:33 PM IST