Indian towers: consolidation on the cards but could take time
The Indian tower sector is ripe for M&A, with numerous telcos, towercos and private equity firms discussing potential deals. The ...
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Sistema and RCom discuss Indian JV – Yevtushenkov
Russian billionaire Vladimir Yevtushenkov, owner of conglomerate Sistema, has said he is discussing a possible joint venture in India with Reliance Communications ...
India’s three major players bag majority of spectrum
India’s three largest mobile operators amassed more than 80% of spectrum in the country’s latest auction, which raised a record ...
India raises US$10bn on first day of auction
The Indian government raised about Rs617bn (US$9.9bn) on the first day of its 2- and 3G spectrum auction. The 900 ...
Eight to vie for airwaves in Indian auction
Eight operators look set to take part in India’s upcoming 2- and 3G spectrum auction, from which the government aims ...
MTS India to abstain from spectrum auction
Mobile operator MTS India, controlled by Russian conglomerate Sistema, has decided not to take part in the country’s upcoming 2- ...
MTS India eyes acquisitions, equity financing
Mobile operator MTS India is open to local acquisition opportunities as it looks to reduce debt via equity financing, according ...
Aircel teams up with RCom to launch 3G in Mumbai
Indian mobile operator Aircel has partnered with Reliance Communications (RCom) to launch 3G services in the Mumbai region, a company ...
Aircel considers buying back GTL towers – report
Indian mobile operator Aircel is reportedly considering buying back towers sold to towerco GTL Infrastructure in 2010 for US$1.8bn. Talks ...
Maxis denies allegations regarding Aircel sale
Malaysia’s Maxis Communications has reportedly denied charges brought against it by India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) concerning its 2006 acquisition ...
