TELECOM POLICY ADVOCACY GROUPS
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Modi 3.0 unlikely to be over-populist at the cost of compromising fiscal discipline: Amar Ambani
In my opinion, the election event is done and dusted, and the market won’t read too much into it, to endure drastic corrections akin to the knee jerk reactions seen on poll outcome day.
Airtel's $100b market capitalisation reflects a stable economy under a solid leader: Sunil Mittal
Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, emphasized that Airtel's resurgence post the challenges posed by Reliance Jio's entry and the AGR ruling showcased India's stable economy and supportive policies under strong leadership. Reflecting on Airtel's path to the $100-billion milestone, Mittal highlighted the company's resilience amidst industry disruptions. He noted that Airtel's achievement as the first-generation Indian company to reach this milestone was significant, especially considering the competitive landscape.
Development path for India will not be the same as that of China: Capacity Building Commission Chairman
As India moves towards the mission of 'Viksit Bharat' and becoming a developed country by 2047, the development path for India will not be the same as that of China as they have a different environment and capabilities, Chairman of the Capacity Building Commission Adil Zainulbhai has said.
Slowing EV sales are upending banker climate strategies
The global electric vehicle market faces challenges as China leads in EV development, impacting sales in Europe and US. Policy interventions are expected due to China's dominance and US tariff increases on Chinese imports.
This Delhi museum is designed for visitors with visual impairment
The Anubhav gallery in Delhi's National Museum contains tactile replicas of museum displays for visitors with visual impairment.
Expect good response on EV policy, FDI reforms in new govt; prepare for low tariff regime: DPIIT Secretary
India anticipates a positive response from numerous automobile companies to its electric vehicle (EV) policy, according to Rajesh Kumar Singh, DPIIT secretary. He noted that the government has adjusted tariffs to attract manufacturers without direct spending. Additionally, he stated that India might further liberalize FDI norms in select areas under the new government.
Donald Trump wants to control the Justice Department and FBI. His allies have a plan
Donald Trump's allies aim to reshape the Justice Department to align with conservative causes, potentially compromising its independence and core values in a second Trump presidency.
States & online gaming regulations; banks tap startups to foil frauds
Happy Monday! In the absence of central government’s self-regulatory mechanisms, states are framing laws for online real money gaming. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
COAI renews demand for revenue share between telcos and large traffic generator apps
In a letter to telecom secretary Neeraj Mittal, Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) said it is imperative that the Indian government takes critical note of the issue facing the telecom sector at this juncture and help create "an apt precedent for the world".
Combating OTP frauds; Ather’s new funding round
Happy Tuesday! The government is working with SBI Card and telecom companies to tackle the menace of OTP-based online payment frauds. More on this in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Need time to study impact of proposed digital competition law, say tech policy advocacy groups
21 organisations urge a 5-month extension from the government for insights on the Digital Competition Bill draft, emphasizing the alignment of various regulations and the essential 'whole of government' approach.
US group 'campaign for tobacco-free kids' placed under PRC
Centre placed Campaign For Tobacco-Free Kids under PRC, impacting international donations in India. CFTK partners with Michael Bloomberg to combat tobacco globally. Several NGOs, including Oxfam India, lost FCRA licences due to misuse of foreign funds.
Telcos unanimous in opposing Trai tougher quality norm proposals
Consumer advocacy groups, however, have backed the regulator in demanding guardrails that hold telcos accountable for the quality of service, prompting telcos and telecom associations to oppose the draft regulations. The regulator has asked stakeholders to send more comments by April 22.
Civil rights groups decry effort to punish US federal inmates for social media use
Civil liberties advocates are facing a Monday deadline to push the federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to back away from the proposed change, included in a planned overhaul of its disciplinary rules for the more than 155,000 inmates in its custody.
NDA govt changed telecom policy after getting Rs 150 cr donation via electoral bonds: Owaisi
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi alleged that the Narendra Modi-led NDA government altered the telecom policy after receiving Rs 150 crore in electoral bonds from a company. Owaisi questioned the policy change's beneficiary and compared it to the 2G scam. He emphasized the need for choosing a leader with integrity.
Bharti Airtel Services to acquire 97.1% stake in Beetel Teletech
Bharti Airtel Services has agreed to acquire 97.1% stake in Beetel Teletech, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel. The acquisition, valued at Rs 669 crore, is part of the company's strategy to enable indigenisation initiatives within its own telecom products ecosystem, aligning with the government's 'Make In India' policy.
ET Explainer: What's a regulatory sandbox? How it spurs innovation
The 2023 Telecommunications Act requires the establishment of regulatory sandboxes (RSs) to assess and promote innovation in emerging communication technologies. The introduction of sandboxes is anticipated to promote the involvement of startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in devising relevant use cases for 5G and beyond, extending into the realm of 6G. The thorough live testing conducted within a sandbox environment is also expected to assist telecommunication companies and technology firms in identifying and addressing issues before launching new products commercially.
Cow burps, food waste to take spotlight at COP28 agriculture day
Climate advocacy groups are pushing world governments at the COP28 climate conference in Dubai to commit to cutting global food sector emissions. Global food systems, including farming, land use, livestock production, household food consumption and waste, and energy used in the farm and food retail sectors, account for 31% of human-made greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Trai seeks views on policy framework for economic development driven by 5G ecosystem
The regulator said that in the case of the metaverse, these problems are likely to get significantly worse because the technology will not just track where users click, but where they go, who they are with, what they do, what they look at, even how long their gaze lingers. In the consultation paper, Trai has sought views on the need to develop a regulatory framework for the responsible development and use of Metaverse.
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