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Isher Judge Ahluwalia was inspired by issues of urbanisation and governanceSubscriber Only

September 29,2020 04:04:36 AM

For a scholar of her stature and with all the exceptional achievements to boot, she could well have rested on her laurels. There was nothing left to prove. But that was not Isher.

Tue, Sep 29, 2020

Strengthening competition in telecom is key to realising India’s digital ambitionsSubscriber Only

September 16,2020 01:40:09 AM

With reports of network quality deteriorating by almost 20 per cent, the need of the hour is to augment network capacity immediately and be future ready when 5G comes along.

Wed, Sep 16, 2020

Telecom operators have regrettably sullied their reputations in the interest of short-term gainsSubscriber Only

February 13,2020 01:00:15 AM

When the Supreme Court adjudicated on the definition of adjusted gross revenue, it was in no mood to give the benefit of doubt to telecom operators, even for legitimate reasons.

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

Dominance in the telecom sector can sometimes mean accommodating opponents, cushioning their fallSubscriber Only

January 18,2020 04:00:29 AM

If the SC judgment sticks, competition will remain debilitated. Moreover, the demands that governments make of the telecom sector could be an enormous burden for Jio alone. Sometimes, to win the war one has to lose the battle. This is a battle well worth losing for Jio.

Sat, Jan 18, 2020

The revival plan for BSNL and MTNL does not inspire confidenceSubscriber Only

November 16,2019 00:45:46 AM

Worried about the future of the public sector entities, the government has crafted a revival plan, including a merger of BSNL and MTNL. In management jargon, the merger could potentially unlock synergies, but unfortunately there appear none on the telecom horizon.

Sat, Nov 16, 2019

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For all its current troubles, WTO may still emerge as the lynchpin of global trade governanceSubscriber Only

August 20,2019 01:30:06 AM

A question uppermost on trade economists’ minds is whether the WTO is worth saving. One way to evaluate the question is to investigate its achievements, with the obvious caveat that the past is an imperfect guide to the future.

Tue, Aug 20, 2019

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Government needs to assist the telecom sector to facilitate a smooth transition to 5GSubscriber Only

July 04,2019 00:01:20 AM

Unfortunately, the revenue enthusiasm of the private entrants was belied, not least because tariffs for the new services were set at impossibly high levels. The Rs 156 per month rental and Rs 16.80 per peak minute tariffs encouraged subscription but not usage. Revenues did not materialise and besides, the incumbent public sector monopoly made life hard for the private sector entrants.

Thu, Jul 04, 2019