Jio Effect: Aircel slashes 3G rates; Will others follow?

Back in 2011, when 3G services were starting to be launched, there would be new announcements every three or four weeks from each operator on new tariff plans. Some would offer ‘free 3G’ along with voice recharge, some would offer combo plans, some heavy usage plans such as 10 GB for Rs 999 and so […]

Bharti Airtel plans to overtake Reliance Jio’s network in next 3 years

To counter the tremendous threat posed by Reliance Jio, the biggest telecom company in India Bharti Airtel has launched a massive network transformation program called Project Leap. “Aimed at perceptibly improving network quality and delivering the best customer experience, this strategic project will see an investment of Rs. 60,000 crore in the next 3 years,” […]

AIBOA supports IDBI employees’ strike against disinvestment

All India Bank Officers’ Association, the second largest organisation of bank officers, said it would support the upcoming strike by IDBI employees against disinvestment of IDBI Bank. The government is reportedly planning to bring down its holding in the bank below 51% like it did in case of Axis Bank (formerly UTI Bank). “The entire […]

Pipavav Defence to exit CDR after Reliance Infrastructure takeover

Reliance Infrastructure Ltd., one of the flagship companies of the Anil Ambani group, said it expects bring Pipavav Defence & Offshore Engineering Co from the current corporate debt restructuring (CDR) program after taking over the company. Reliance Infra is in the process of acquiring Pipavav Defence & Offshore and is conducting an open offer for […]

Indian corporates to benefit from higher growth – Moody’s

Amid the slightly cautious atmosphere regarding a revival in Indian corporate earnings, Moody’s Investor Service has come out saying that it expects things to get better. It said most non-financial corporates it rates in India will benefit from strong domestic growth and accommodative monetary policy (lower interest rateas), although weak global growth and a potential […]

Idea buys Videocon Telecom spectrum in Gujarat and UP West for 4G launch

Idea Cellular Ltd has become the first operator in India to buy spectrum under recently unveiled trading guidelines. The company said it has agreed with Videocon Telecommunications Limited for acquiring right to use spectrum under govt guidelines dated October 12, 2015, for the areas of Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh (West). “This agreement for Idea’s two […]