The main argument put forward by telecom operators in the ongoing net neutrality consultation with regulator TRAI is that they are forced to pay a lot of levies, which the apps do not pay any of them. This, according to the service providers, creates a ‘non level playing field’ and therefore, the app providers, such […]
e-commerce in India is set to cross $16 billion in sales by the end of this year, according to an ASSOCHAM- Deloitte joint study released today. The digital commerce market in India has grown steadily from $4.4 billion in 2010 to $13.6 billion in 2014 and likely to touch $16 billion by the end of […]
This batch of writ petitions filed under Article 32 of the Constitution of India raises very important and far-reaching questions relatable primarily to the fundamental right of free speech and expression guaranteed by Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India. The immediate cause for concern in these petitions is Section 66A of the Information Technology […]
Attempts to provide cheap and reliable Internet connectivity onboard trains in India have not met with much success so far due to the lack of suitable technology, Indian Railways said. Indian Railways tried to use three types of technology – 3G, Wimax and Satellite, in its tests. In all three cases, reliable and cost-effective Internet […]
A Change.org petition on preserving net neutrality in India is arguably the fastest growing Indian petitions on the global campaigning site ever in terms of sign ups. As of now, the petition is getting around 3,000-4,000 supporters every ten minutes, and has completed its target of getting 25,000 signatures. The initial target is likely to […]
India’s most iconic cricketer of recent times, Sachin Tendulkar, has crossed the 5 mln mark in terms of twitter followers. Sachin, who uses the handle @sachin_rt, will need another 3.6 lakh followers to equal the top Indian cricketer on Twitter, Virat Kohli. Third in line is MS Dhoni, who has 3.47 mln followers, while Virender Sehwag […]
In an especially strong attack against perceived threats to its Internet-based business, the Times of India group has sought regulatory intervention to ensure what is popularly called Net Neutrality, or the concept that internet service providers must charge only from the end consumer. In other words, the Times of India group wants TRAI to ensure […]
The Taj Group today announced that starting November 15th it will introduce complimentary Wi-Fi connectivity for residential guests across its 125 hotels around the globe. Guests at any of the Taj Group of hotels – The Taj, Vivanta by Taj, Gateway Hotels and Ginger will now be able to enjoy free Wi-Fi connectivity for the […]
Indians have the highest trust in banks and financial institutions when it comes to sharing personal data, while the least amount of trust is placed on social networks and search companies, according to a survey by Aimia, a loyalty management company. Financial institutions are perceived as sending out the most relevant communications, with 44% of […]
The India eCommerce market will reach $6 billion in 2015, a 70 percent increase over 2014 revenue of $3.5 billion according to market research firm Gartner, Inc. Digital commerce facilitates a purchasing transaction over the Web, and supports the creation and continuing development of an online relationship with a consumer or business customer across multiple […]
Even as Flipkart and Amazon get all the attention, there is yet another big player that is setting up its ecommerce operations in India. Wal-Mart, the world’s biggest employer, is expanding its ecommerce operations in India, but has restricted the access to its site to registered owners of smaller shops. In a statement, it said […]
Film and entertainment rights holder Shemaroo Entertainment will kick-off its IPO process on Tuesday, when it will announce the dates on which the IPO will open. The IPO is likely to be conducted within September. There have been only two IPOs this year — those of Wonderla Holidays and Engineers India Ltd. Another one, Loha […]
ErosNow, an internet-based content website from Eros International, has tied up with Delhi-based cable network. Under the tie-up, Home Cable Network’s subscribers will be able to view their favorite content from Eros’ library of films and music on multiple devices like smart-TVs, PCs, laptops, tablets and mobiles. It is not clear whether the service will […]
Recent draft guidelines on small and payment banks have enthused about 100 entities including microfinance institutions, telecom players, non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) and public sector companies to apply for such banking licence once RBI invites applications for the same, reveals the ASSOCHAM latest study. These interested firms are awaiting final guidelines which will provide more […]
Nykaa.com, an online beauty products seller, raised Rs. 20 crores through private investors including HNIs and NRIs to boost the expansion plans of the brand in the omni-channel retail space, including mobile, the company said. With this capital, Nykaa.com aims to grow 4 times this year and another 3.5 times by 2016, it said. It […]
Thanks to scorching heat, shopping trends of Indian consumers have witnessed a significant change this ‘summer season’, a whopping 155% rise in online trends compared to 85% last year, according to a survey by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM). As per the ASSOCHAM findings, Delhiites have left behind all other […]
Spicejet and holiday website TripFactory.com launched a combined website for booking holidays using SpiceJet’s flights and Tripfactory’s holiday packages. Called mySpiceTrip.com, the site will offer 100,000 holiday packages at up to 80% discount, SpiceJet said. The website will involve proposals and programs from real travel agents. “This is a unique product because the information, expertise, […]
Hathway Cable will launch its 50 Mbps broadband service in Hyderabad in May, followed by Delhi and Kolkata later this year. According to an agency report, the cable service provider has already launched its 50 Mbps plans in Pune, Bangalore and Mumbai. Hathway will charge about Rs 750 for 25 GB of usage at 50 […]
Google and Network18 will host Arvind Kejriwal on their Google Plus Hangout program at 3 pm today, in an event that has been linked by Google from their India search home page. The event is part of a series of ‘Hangouts’ hosted by the two partners in the lead up to India’s general elections […]
India has fallen behind China in Internet usage in the last few years as the Chinese government invested aggressively in promoting Internet in the country, while India did not, a report by a prominent international brokerage said. It said India, at the end of last year, was where China was in the year 2007. “The […]
