Telcos test waters with smaller tariff hikes before big oneBharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Reliance Jio are changing their prepaid plans. Airtel has increased prices and added streaming subscriptio...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Idea shares up in early trade after FDI nodThe approval is for total foreign investment of upto 100 per cent in Idea Cellular, up from the present level of 67.5 per cent.
05 Jun, 2018, 10.44 AM IST
No objection from RBI and DIPP to FDI increase in Idea Cellular: OfficialsRBI has communicated to DoT that there is no FEMA violation, and hence no ground for compounding and that the department may examine the ca...
07 May, 2018, 11.36 PM IST
DoT awaits FDI clearance for Idea to approve merger with VodafoneThe merged Idea-Vodafone entity will have highest subscriber base of 41 crore accounting for over 35 per cent market share and second large...
15 Apr, 2018, 01.23 PM IST
FIPB refers Gland Pharma proposal to CCEA for approvalGland Pharma Limited is seeking approval for its initial acquisition of up to 86.08 per cent by Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Compa...
24 Apr, 2017, 08.59 PM IST
Vodafone seeks nod to up stake in Indian arm for Rs 16,600 cr: SourcesIndustry sources said today Vodafone has applied to Foreign Investment Permission Board (FIPB) for permission to raise its stake in Vodafon...
07 Oct, 2013, 11.08 PM IST
Vodafone eyes Indian partners' stake for full control of unitVodafone may to buy out stakes held by its Indian partners, including Ajay Piramal-led Piramal Healthcare and Analjit Singh.
25 Sep, 2013, 05.21 AM IST
- Vodafone Essar had various avatars in India since mid 90s
Vodafone Essar has existed in various forms since the mid-90 s, when it started operations as Max Touch. It has since metamorphosed through...
01 Apr, 2011, 11.35 AM IST
- New FDI regime to aid Vodafone buy
The new foreign direct investment (FDI) regime could help Vodafone stay within the 74% ceiling for the telecom sector.
01 Apr, 2011, 11.09 AM IST
- Telcos may gain most from change in FDI norms
Telecom companies such as Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Essar and Idea Cellular, among others, may well end up being the biggest beneficiaries of...
12 Feb, 2009, 12.00 AM IST
- Vodafone to invest more in India, rules out Airtel stake sale
Vodafone's global CEO Vittorio Colao said India must offer increased clarity on its FDI policy across sectors.
20 Jan, 2009, 03.14 AM IST
- Vodafone to invest more in India, rules out Airtel stake sale
Vodafone's global CEO Vittorio Colao said India must offer increased clarity on its FDI policy across sectors.
20 Jan, 2009, 03.14 AM IST
- FDI policy in India is complex: Vodafone's global CEO
Vodafone's global CEO Vittorio Colao on Monday said India must offer increased clarity on its Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy across...
19 Jan, 2009, 09.27 PM IST
- Telecom: FIPB rings for FDI norm review
With the Hutch-Vodafone legal wrangle laying bare the loopholes in the country’s FDI rules, FIPB has asked the government to hold a complet...
28 Apr, 2007, 12.11 AM IST
- Vodafone director meets telecom secy
Vodafone director Mathew Kirk today met telecom Secretary Dinesh Mathur ahead of FIPB meet.
28 Mar, 2007, 02.30 PM IST
- Vodafone-Hutch deal: FIPB defers decision
According to sources, RBI is yet to give its views on Finance Ministry's queries relating to FDI guidelines.
20 Mar, 2007, 08.40 PM IST
- Finmin set to screen FDI in HTIL before FIPB okays Vodafone call
Despite clarifications from Hutchison Essar managing director Asim Ghosh and Max India chairman Analjit Singh, the finance ministry has dec...
09 Mar, 2007, 01.17 AM IST