AGR: Staggered payments last hope for telcos
All eyes are now on the apex court’s decision vis-à-vis allowing staggered payments of AGR dues, as the shadow of doubt on Vodafone Idea’s existence still looms
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Inside the issue: March 2020
A sneak peek into the latest edition.
Telecom: How the call dropped
Editor’s letter from the March 2020 issue.
SC refuses AGR relief to telcos, again
Telecom companies need to pay up their dues by March 17; Vodafone Idea’s fate hangs in the balance.
Despite loss, Airtel Q3 earnings look good
The Delhi-based telco showed significant improvement across operating metrics helped by the addition of high-value customers and tariff hikes.
SC deals blow to telcos on AGR issue
The apex court dismissed a review petition, which means that AGR dues amounting to ₹1 lakh crore may have to be paid by telecom operators by January 23.
DTH industry: Requiem or rebirth?
To avoid becoming a nostalgic footnote in the ever-changing media and entertainment saga, direct-to-home players are seeking new relevance in the age of digital and personal content consumption.
Telecom losses: India’s digital advantage at stake
High indebtedness and new liabilities will give little leeway for telecom companies to spend on tower fiberisation, an important step to 5G implementation.
Decoding YES Bank’s fast-rising share price
The private lender’s 106% recovery in share price from its 52-week low in early October could be a value trap for investors.
Seeking business in salvation
India’s telecom service providers are trying to make the most of the gigantic Kumbh Mela by providing pilgrims with various services.
