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Six of the 11 mobile planetariums will be dedicated to schools in the Kalyana Karnataka region

Sudha Murty files police complaint after scammer threatens to disconnect mobile services

The caller claimed obscene videos were being accessed from Rajya Sabha MP's number and tried to extract personal information from her

Maharashtra, Karnataka top UPI transactions, 4 states report over a billion transactions

Maharashtra accounted for around 13% of UPI transactions followed by Karnataka at around 7.7%.

Dixon shines in Q4 with blockbuster growth numbers

Backward integration, improving wallet share, and new product development will be key growth drivers

Lenovo’s India revenue crosses $2.5 billion YTD; exceeds last fiscal growth

India will be Lenovo’s hub to develop next-generation artificial intelligence, GPU-based servers, a top company executive said.

Bengaluru gets ‘Traffic Police Museum & Experience Centre’, ASTraM mobile app

ASTraM mobile app to serve as a ‘one-stop solution’ for commuters which offers real-time traffic updates, accident and violation reporting, and traffic fine payments

Tariff hikes by telcos likely to fuel FY25 inflation by 10-15 bps

India’s telecom tariffs were raised 10-27 percent by three private telcos in July, after a period of three years. Experts say that telecom tariff hikes will raise FY25 inflation by 10-15 bps

US pips UAE as largest buyer of Indian-made smartphones, but Russia pays more per piece

Smartphone exports to Russia jumped over 700 percent in the first five months of 2024 from the previous year

More smartphones than cereals: A story of India’s changing exports

Smartphones are within a touching distance of replacing vehicles as one of India’s top exports

Dixon Technologies: Blowout earnings with expanding coverage

The company has a long growth runway owing to massive opportunities in the industry

Karnataka Gig Workers' Bill could impact ease of business in the state, warns IAMAI

In a letter to the state labour department, Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) claimed that the draft bill could impose a financial burden on aggregators, many of whom are already operating at a loss

Optiemus Infra shares rise as firm organises ground breaking ceremony with Corning at cover-glass finishing facility in TN

The new plant, which is located at the SIPCOT Pillaipakkam industrial park in the Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu, will be the country’s first facility to produce high-quality, finished cover-glass parts for mobile consumer electronics.

Dixon Technologies: Aggressively tapping favourable market conditions

The company has a long growth runway owing to massive opportunities in the industry, but the stock is expensive

Chart of the Day: Smartphone exports

In the first five months of the fiscal year, India's mobile exports almost doubled to $5.5 billion or about Rs 45,700 crore. Apple accounted for nearly half of the total mobile phones exported from India.

Proximus Group to acquire up to 84% stake in Route Mobile, buys 58% for Rs 5,922 crores

Proximus Opal, a subsidiary of the Proximus Group, will initially acquire a 57.56 per cent stake in Route Mobile for Rs 5,922.4 crore in an all-cash deal, the enterprise messaging firm said in a regulatory filing.

Mobile World Congress 2023 | 5 unique phones unveiled in Barcelona | Motorola Rizr & Xiaomi 13 Pro

The future of mobile phones is being unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Mobile phone companies are pushing the envelope of technology and showcasing what more is possible with the computer in your pocket. From Motorola’s rollable Rizr to Nokia’s sustainable G22, here are the 5 most unique phones unveiled at the Mobile World Congress.

Mobile, internet connectivity key to India's robust financial inclusion: SBI chief

Speaking at a session on ’Financial inclusion beyond access’ during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023 here, he also said a lot is being done in the country to spread financial and digital literacy to help people with their banking needs and to safeguard them from any frauds.

Key iPhone supplier expects orders to drop on weak tech demand

“Judging by handset availability in stores, I see a downward revision happening,” Murata President Norio Nakajima said in an interview. “I hope that it won’t be too deep.”

Mobile industry agrees for phased roll-out of uniform device chargers: Govt

A sub-group will be set up to examine the feasibility of uniform charging ports for wearables, it said.

PlayStation eyes new investment for PC, mobile push

"Further investments in areas that will strengthen the expansion on to PC, on to mobile and into live services, that's definitely a possibility for us," Hermen Hulst, head of PlayStation Studios, told Reuters in an interview without providing further detail.

Diablo Immortal now rolling out | check here for unlock times for your timezone

The spin-off Diablo game is out now for PC and Mobile.

Dixon Technologies: Growth holds up, margin feels the heat

The Dixon stock price still appears running ahead of fundamentals and investors should ideally wait for better price points

Samsung names new CEOs, to merge mobile, consumer electronics units

Two co-chief executives, instead of three, will lead the South Korean firm as it pivots on the two business pillars of chips and consumer devices, including smartphones, to help lead the next phase of growth and boost competitiveness.

Ideas For Profit | Dixon Technologies: Opportunity in consumer durables market to fuel stock upside

Dixon Technologies has been riding the industry tailwinds for the past several quarters. Driven by favorable consumer backdrop, the company delivered another earnings beat in the final quarter of FY21. Given the disruptions caused by the second wave, Dixon’s business has come to a near-standstill over the course of April and May. However, the management is upbeat on a sharp demand recovery in the next couple of months. With momentum on its side, the stock could see further upside on the back of a large untapped opportunity in the consumer durables market.

Kotak Mahindra Bank announces launch of Kotak Remit on mobile

The outward forex remittance solution is live on the Kotak Mobile Banking App.