Vodafone launches 3G service in Lachen, Sikkim
Private mobile telephony major Vodafone on Tuesday announced launching of its 3G services in Lachen, North Sikkim.
Feb 10, 2015, 18:10 PM IST
Telecom subscriber base reaches all-time high at 97 crore
Telecom subscriber base of the country reached all-time high of 97 crore at the end of December 2014, as per the latest report by regulator TRAI.
Feb 08, 2015, 13:25 PM IST
BSNL, MTNL not to participate in upcoming spectrum auction
State-run telecom firms BSNL and MTNL will not participate in the upcoming spectrum auction, from which the government targets to raise over Rs 1 lakh crore.
Feb 08, 2015, 12:54 PM IST
Vodafone posts high revenue growth rate in India for Q3
Riding on high demand for mobile internet services, the Indian arm of British telecom major Vodafone today reported 17.7 per cent rise in revenue, highest growth rate across its markets, raking up over 1.1 billion pounds during the quarter ended December 31, 2014.
Feb 05, 2015, 16:08 PM IST
Vodafone posts Q3 sales than expected
A steady recovery in Europe helped Vodafone stem the rate of sales decline in its third quarter, putting the world's second-biggest mobile operator in touching distance of overall revenue growth once again.
Feb 05, 2015, 13:31 PM IST
Waiting for right time to list Vodafone India: Colao
UK-based telecom major Vodafone on Tuesday said it plans to list its Indian unit on local bourses and is waiting for the right time for the IPO.
Feb 03, 2015, 19:49 PM IST
Ambanis, Birlas, Mittal among 113 vying to be niche banks
At least 113 entities, including top corporates such as RIL, Aditya Birla Group, Airtel, Vodafone and Future Group, have approached the RBI to seek licences for setting up payment or small finance banks.
Feb 03, 2015, 11:59 AM IST
Maximum billing disputes against Voda, Idea, Tata, BSNL: TRAI
Customers of Vodafone, Idea Cellular, Tata Teleservices and BSNL in some circles have reported maximum discrepancies in their phone bills, according to a latest report by telecom regulator TRAI.
Jan 30, 2015, 20:05 PM IST
Paid Rs 22,300 cr to public finances in India in FY14: Vodafone
British telecom major Vodafone on Friday said its Indian arm has contributed over 2.2 billion pound (about Rs 22,300 crore) to public finances, including taxes, for financial year ended March 31, 2014.
Jan 30, 2015, 19:20 PM IST
Vodafone decision eases tax worries for Shell, others
India`s decision to drop a tax dispute with Vodafone Group Plc is likely to mean relief for Royal Dutch Shell PLCand others caught in similar, protracted battles, as the government tries to attract much-needed foreign investment.
Jan 29, 2015, 16:12 PM IST
Government will not appeal Vodafone tax ruling
The government will not appeal a regional court ruling in favour of Vodafone Group Plc in a long-running tax dispute, the cabinet decided on Wednesday, in a move aimed at boosting investor confidence in Asia`s third-largest economy.
Jan 29, 2015, 03:03 AM IST
Vodafone says stable tax regime important
Welcoming the government's decision not to appeal against a court order in a transfer pricing case, UK-based telecom giant Vodafone today said stability in tax matters is important for investors.
Jan 28, 2015, 23:34 PM IST
Govt not to challenge transfer pricing rulings in Vodafone, other cases
Wooing overseas investors, government Wednesday decided against challenging the Bombay High Court decision favouring Vodafone in the Rs 3,200 crore tax case and adopt a similar approach in transfer pricing litigations involving other MNCs like Shell.
Jan 28, 2015, 18:12 PM IST
Mobile roaming fees should remain until 2018: EU document
Mobile operators such as Vodafone and Orange would be allowed to continue levying roaming charges over the next three years, according to an EU document, defying European lawmakers` proposal to scrap the fees by the end of this year.
Jan 28, 2015, 02:15 AM IST
GSM players add 41.5 lakh rural subscribers in December: COAI
GSM mobile operators added 41.5 lakh net subscribers in rural areas last month, taking the overall base to 31.97 crore, industry body COAI said Tuesday.
Jan 27, 2015, 18:37 PM IST
Vodafone names Sunil Sood as India CEO; Pieters to step down
UK's telecom giant Vodafone on Thursday appointed the first Indian CEO, Sunil Sood, for its India operations to replace Martin Pieters who has been its Chief Executive since 2009.
Jan 22, 2015, 15:59 PM IST
Vodafone users can buy iPhone 6 with zero down payment
The company said it is offering tariff plans on EMIs, for a period of 24 months, starting at Rs 2,099 for iPhone 4s, Rs 2,499 for 5c, Rs 2,999 for 5s and Rs 3,599 for 6 and 6 plus models.
Jan 15, 2015, 18:37 PM IST
DRI issues notice to Vodafone for alleged duty evasion
Anti-dumping duty is levied on distrustfully low-priced imports, so as to protect the domestic manufacturers.
Jan 10, 2015, 21:34 PM IST
SC refuses to grant stay on proposed auction of spectrum of Airtel, Vodafone
The companies had sought that the spectrum allocated to them should not be put up for auctions.
Jan 09, 2015, 22:51 PM IST
India's telecom subscriber base reaches 96.42 cr in November
Telecom subscriber base in the country reach 96.42 crore in November with Idea Cellular leading the race in terms of new customer additions, as per the data released Wednesday by sector regulator TRAI.
Jan 07, 2015, 21:13 PM IST
