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Industry and analysts denounce GST rate hike to 18% on mobile phones
Xiaomi MD says move could weaken demand as smartphone makers will be forced to raise prices
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GST on mobile phones hiked to 18% from 12%, some relief on delayed payment
GST on MRO services on aircraft down from 18% to 5% with full input tax credit, due date for FY19 annual return extended to June 30
GST on mobile phones hiked to 18% from 12%, some relief on delayed payment
GST on MRO services on aircraft down from 18% to 5% with full input tax credit, due date for FY19 annual return extended to June 30
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Top 10 biz headlines: ED probes Rana Kapoor, GST on phones to rise and more
From Gujarat HC's notices over surcharge imposition to IndiGo's profit warning, here are the top 10 business stories for the day
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ICEA writes to FM, major states asking not to hike GST rate on cellphones
The letter alleged that there are "distortions in the GST rate on components" which ICEA finds illogical
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Amid Coronavirus scare, phone, electronics cos say production to be hit
Haier India President Eric Briganza said there is bound to be an impact on production
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Republic Day 2020: Mobile services restored in Kashmir from evening
On Saturday, hours after low-speed mobile internet was restored in Kashmir, authorities again snapped services, citing security reasons in view of Republic Day.
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Internet, SMS services to be restored in Kashmir from December 31 midnight
On December 10, some short message service (SMS) were enabled on mobile phones in order to facilitate students, scholarship applicants, traders and others.
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High-end phone smuggling is costing govt exchequer Rs 2,400 crore annually
As a result of this rampant smuggling, the government loses Rs 2,400 crore annually
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Xiaomi seeks incentives to boost exports, clarity on proposed tax rules
Xiaomi India COO Muralikrishnan B also pointed out that if the Indian government can also get neighbouring countries to accept BIS standards, it would help push exports from India
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Nokia 7.2 review: HMD Global's most comprehensive midrange smartphone
Priced Rs 18,599, the Nokia 7.2 has a solid build and good display; PureDisplay technology makes it ideal for video consumption; cameras are not bad, and the phone's overall performance is smooth
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Vivo U10 with 5000mAh battery, tri-camera set-up launched: Price, specs
The ViVo U10 goes on sale from September 29 as a special in Amazon's upcoming Great Indian festive season sale
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India's rural mobile phone base slips further, shows Trai report
There are around 931 million active subscribers now (for the top three players) compared to 933 million in June 2018 and 915 million in May 2018.
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DoT likely to start tracking system for lost mobile phones next month
The tracking system would make the detection of stolen mobile phones possible even if the SIM card is removed or unique code IMEI number is changed
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NSE cash market trades on cell phones up 10x since 2014, BSE deals up 20%
Data penetration has helped lower costs for brokers as more customers go mobile
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We all know of security flaws in phones, but why isn't anyone fixing them?
The lack of action could be because it is a big task - there are hundreds of companies and international bodies involved in the cellular network
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At over 300 mn, India to buy record number of mobile phones in 2019: Study
Some of the prominent brands that are expected to witness growth in their sales next year compared to 2018 include Xiaomi, OnePlus, Google, Nokia, Asus and Realme, the report said
Addicted to digital devices? Focus on how you use tech, not screen time
With increasing attention to the effects of technologies, we should not only be concerned with their potential harms
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Why India needs a push for gadgets beyond mobile phones to compete globally
Govt also wants to make India an export hub for electronics goods, targeting African and SAARC nations as key markets
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Domestic handset makers to get GST tax shield against imports
Govt seeks to protect local industry without raising customs and contravening terms of ITA
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