BUSINESS
Airtel to lead telecom tariff hike of 15%-17% post Lok Sabha elections: Analysts
The December 2019 tariff hike was the first one after Jio launched its service in 2016, and it was followed by another hike in December 2021.
TECHNOLOGY
Dutch NXP Semiconductors to double R&D presence in India; eyes DLI participation
The company employs more than 4,000 engineers at its sites in India, including Noida, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune
TECHNOLOGY
Qualcomm, MediaTek take smartphone chip rivalry to India's automotive sector
Qualcomm and MediaTek are increasing their focus on India’s automotive industry which is embracing the EV revolution. Both companies are strategically pivoting towards the sector and are lining up new investments to win more customers at a time when growth in smartphone market is stagnating.
BUSINESS
Dixon to acquire majority stake in Transsion's manufacturing unit
Through three different factories, Ismartu India makes handsets under the brands iTel, Infinix, and Tecno in India.
BUSINESS
Mobile retailers in Pune call for a protest against Samsung over 'pending dues'
Urging the company to clear dues worth Rs 50 crore, the All India Mobile Retailers Association's Maharashtra unit has called for a protest at Samsung’s Pune office on April 16
BUSINESS
Realme India aims to increase overall smartphone market share; launches P series to drive online growth
While sharing the plans on the P series, Realme India business strategy lead, Tarini Prasad Das told reporters that in 2024, the company aims to achieve the 50 million smartphones sales cumulatively under its partnership with Flipkart.
TECHNOLOGY
Retailer body accuses Apple of discriminatory offers on iPhone 15 Pro models
Apple initiated a cash-back offer on April 6, creating a disparity between the country's large format retailers and mainline retailers, the All India Mobile Retailers Association has said
BUSINESS
MC Exclusive: Oppo, Vivo in talks with Dixon, Optiemus, other Indian cos for local units amidst growing scrutiny
As Chinese handset manufacturers come under scrutiny for financial compliance, major companies are exploring joint ventures and local partnerships to navigate regulatory challenges.
POLITICS
Kejriwal-ED iPhone issue: All you need to know about Apple’s policy on unlocking iPhones
Apple’s policy is that it cannot provide the passcode of a locked iOS device. Let's take a look at the iPhone maker's policies and some noteworthy precedents in the US
TECHNOLOGY
Taiwan tremors, chip disruption won’t move electronics prices in India, says industry
“It's time to share the load of Taiwan semiconductor industry. We need more hubs around the world for semiconductor manufacturing,” says India Semiconductor Mission official
BUSINESS
TRAI starts consultation on new spectrum bands for IMT, satcom
This is the first time three spectrum bands in 37-37.5 Ghz, 37.5-40 Ghz and 42.5-43.5 Ghz are being proposed for the auction. The proposal will make available 4,000 Mhz spectrum for 5G services in the future.
TECHNOLOGY
Motorola aims to double smartphone exports from India to US this year
The investments will be made to expand production capacity with Dixon Technologies, the company's domestic contract manufacturing partner, Prashant Mani, executive director of Asia Pacific, Motorola, has said
TECHNOLOGY
Tejas Networks-owned Saankhya in talks with Indian, Taiwanese firms to make D2M-enabled phones
Saankhya Labs CEO Parag Naik says D2M or ATSC 3.0-enabled handset will be priced slightly above a feature phone at around Rs 2,500 to allow a large population to avail of linear TV service on their phone
TECHNOLOGY
Smartphone demand in election season falls short, impact on IT hardware likely too
Analysts had anticipated a boost in smartphone sales ahead of the elections, as has been observed in previous election cycles and during festive seasons. That has not happened. However, industry experts hope to see reasonable growth later in the year, in keeping with normal market trends.
BUSINESS
MC Explains: Why telecom operators, smartphone makers oppose India’s D2M plans
Direct-to-mobile (D2M) is a broadcasting technology that allows you to receive multimedia content on your phone without an internet connection. It works like FM radio, where signals are transmitted and picked up by a receiver in your device.
BUSINESS
Global telco body urges DoT to incorporate 6GHz band into national frequency plan
GSMA said the decision to use the 6 GHz band for IMT/mobile purposes will positively and enduringly affect India's aspirations of becoming a digital nation and significantly shape its technological landscape.
TELECOM
US-based telecom gear maker Infinera increasing investments to grow R&D presence in India: CEO
The company’s business in India has been growing, driven by the increasing demand for fiberisation from telecom operators and data centres and the expansion of subsea landing cables.
BUSINESS
IPL set to boost Smart TV sales ahead of possible price hike
Analysts and industry executives cautioned that prices of open cells will continue to rise, pushing up average TV prices, and potentially impacting demand. Open cells are one of the main components in television sets and account for 60-65 percent of the manufacturing cost.
BUSINESS
Why Vodafone Idea's fundraising is crucial for multinational gear vendors
Vodafone Idea, which has more than 200 million subscribers, currently works with Nokia, Ericsson, Huawei and ZTE for its 4G network.
BUSINESS
Airtel looks to grow 5G subscriber base, ARPU with reverse smartphone bundling deals
The move also aims to increase data consumption on its network, which will help increase average revenue per user (ARPU). Airtel, which had an ARPU of Rs 208 in the third quarter, aims to increase it to Rs 300.
BUSINESS
HPE-Juniper combined networking unit eyes AI-led business growth in India: COO
For Juniper, India has been growing much faster than the rest of the markets in the APAC region in the last three years.
BUSINESS
Ericsson starts exploring enterprise opportunity to help Indian telcos monetise 5G
The Ericsson executive said that the recent developments related to Vodafone Idea’s fundraising plan are a positive change and will help the telecom ecosystem in the country.
BUSINESS
Telcos to DoT: Facing financial losses due to widespread theft of active telecom gear
In a letter to the DoT secretary Neeraj Mital dated March 14, COAI said that incidents of theft of telcos’ active equipment have increased multifold from October 2023.
BUSINESS
India's refurbished smartphone market slows down but iPhone is bucking the trend
According to industry estimates, India's pre-owned smartphone market is valued at around $5 billion, with the organised refurbished market accounting for 20-25 percent of the figure. This market is expected to double to $10 billion by 2030
