Musk vs telcos: Local players seek ‘comparable’ spectrum prices for satcom cos to avoid biz loss

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Ahead of the govt decision over American Starlink’s satcom license and mobile airwaves allotment, local telecom giants Reliance Jio and Airtel have petitioned the govt to ensure “fair competition” in the sector and mandate “comparable” spectrum prices for the Elon Musk-run company in order to tackle “market distortions”.The representation by the Indian…

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How will Elon Musk-led DOGE’s slashing of federal spending impact Indian IT companies?

[ad_1] Analysts suggest that DOGE’s jurisdiction primarily covers federal contracts, whilst Indian IT firms predominantly work with state and local governments. The cancellation of federal contracts by the US Department of Government Efficiency‘s (DOGE), under Elon Musk‘s leadership, might affect consulting-focused technology firms working on discretionary US government projects. However, Indian IT companies are expected…

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Stock market crash leaves investors reeling! Sentiment among stock investors most bearish since Covid

[ad_1] The primary indices – Sensex and Nifty – have declined approximately 15% from their September 27 peaks. (AI image) Stock market crash: Stock market sentiment has reached its most pessimistic level since March 2020, when Covid-19 triggered the previous market crash. The Advance Decline Ratio, a key indicator of market health and investor confidence,…

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Stock market crash: Sensex yearly returns slip into red; Smallcap 250 down the most, with yearly loss of 7.7%

[ad_1] Since September 27, 2024, the Sensex and Nifty have declined by over 17% and 18% respectively. Stock market crash: The Indian stock market has experienced a consistent decline since late September, eliminating all gains achieved by benchmark indices over the past year. The Nifty 50 and Sensex have decreased by 1.4% and 1.2% respectively…

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Government committed to ease regulatory burden: Finance minister

[ad_1] Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the government remains steadfast in reducing regulatory burdens, besides enhancing trust-based governance and taking steps to make India a “seamless, export-friendly” economy.A robust manufacturing sector free from unnecessary regulatory bottlenecks will further attract both domestic and foreign investments, driving economic growth,…

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‘Job security, flexibility top priorities for Indians’

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Traditional incentives like salary seem to have become less significant this year for Indian employees as workplace flexibility, job security, opportunities for learning and development and sense of belonging take centre stage, according to talent firm Randstad. Last year, employees prioritised work-life balance, followed by remuneration and job security. According to Randstad…

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