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Telcos must pay 10% AGR dues by Mar 31 irrespective of payment made: Report
Operational telecom operators are expected to pay Rs 12,921 crore by March 31, of which close to 80 per cent has to be paid by Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel
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Govt should stop looking at telecom spectrum as just a source of revenue
A far-sighted government with the national interest in mind would determine that sectoral health, not its own revenue, is the major priority at this moment
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Telcos must fork out Rs 44,000 crore to replace expired spectrum
The figure is based on the base price of spectrum for the upcoming auction fixed by the TRAI and on the assumption that there will be no bidding war
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Pen, paper & plainspeak: Akhil Gupta on his debut book, WFH, Covid-hit biz
In a free-wheeling conversation with Nivedita Mookerji, Gupta talks about his debut book, WFH, pandemic-hit businesses - and Jio
 "Pen, paper & plainspeak: Akhil Gupta on his debut book, WFH, Covid-hit biz")
Vodafone, Idea converge into Vi in branding exercise amid telecom war
Experts warn that creating a new brand identity in a competitive market will not be easy
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We are never shy of raising tariffs: Vodafone Idea CEO Ravinder Takkar
In a Q&A session with journalists, Takkar says the two independent brands Vodafone and Idea will be phased out, and the legacy of the two companies will reflect in the common brand
 "We are never shy of raising tariffs: Vodafone Idea CEO Ravinder Takkar")
Vodafone Idea to make major strategic announcement today, rebranding likely
Vodafone Idea is owned by Vodafone plc and the Aditya Birla group (ABG)
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Vodafone decides to stick with no-equity plan after decade of washout
UK telecom giant has invested over $16.4 billion in the country, but hardly made any returns for its UK shareholders
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Voda Idea shares jump 30% ahead of board meet to consider fund raising
The stock jumped 26.74 per cent to close at Rs 12.56 on the BSE. During the day, it zoomed 29.96 per cent to Rs 12.88 - its 52-week high
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AGR case: The govt should be filing a review petition, says Kapil Sibal
Sibal says the government should feel aggrieved that its decision - to grant 20 years to telecom companies to make the payment - has been turned down
 "AGR case: The govt should be filing a review petition, says Kapil Sibal")
Top headlines: India bans PUBG, cap on export promotion scheme, and more
Business Standard brings to you a snapshot of the stories which made it to the headlines today
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Vodafone Idea board to meet on Sept 4 to consider fund-raising for AGR dues
The company plans to raise capital in one or more tranches by way of a public issue, preferential allotment, private placement, including a qualified institutions placement, it said in a statement
Vodafone Idea board to mull raising funds post Supreme Court verdict on AGR
The Board of Directors will meet to discuss and evaluate proposals for raising funds in one or more tranches through public issue, issue of equity shares or securities among other options
Top headlines: Telcos get 10 yrs to pay AGR dues; Centre-states discuss GST
From SC verdict on payment of AGR dues to open-air cinemas aiming for revival in post Covid era, here are top headlines this morning
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Best of BS Opinion: AGR uncertainty ends, rising Covid-19 cases & more
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
AGR verdict: There is no closure in this case, says Abhishek Singhvi
Singhvi, third-term sitting member of Parliament and eminent jurist who represented Airtel, explains why the issue is yet to reach legal closure
 "AGR verdict: There is no closure in this case, says Abhishek Singhvi")
AGR verdict: Will Voda Idea survive? Answer lies in ability to raise funds
Increase in APRU can help Vodafone but rival Reliance Jio is in no mood for tariff hike yet
AGR case: Professional managers face bigger risk if telcos default
The Bench led by Justice Arun Misra observed that should telcos fail to pay up, it would lead to penalty, interest, and contempt of court
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SC gives telcos 10 yrs to pay AGR dues, says 10% to be paid upfront
Apex court asks firms for undertaking on AGR dues. Payment timeline begins April 1 next year, but first installment to be paid before March 31; defaults to attract penalty, contempt proceedings
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AGR uncertainty ends
Telecom firms should charge more, improve service
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