Explained | What are the latest revisions to the process for acquiring a SIM?

Explained | What are the latest revisions to the process for acquiring a SIM?

Image for representational purposes The story so far: On August 17, seeking to further tackle the menace of cybercrimes and financial fraud, Union Minister for Telecommunications Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced two reforms. These entail revision of norms for bulk procurement of SIM cards and registering the final point of sale (PoS) by the licensees (or providers). … Read more

In-depth probe launched into fake SIM cards racket in Andhra Pradesh

In-depth probe launched into fake SIM cards racket in Andhra Pradesh

Police say that they are investigating whether the ID proof of the customers provided for SIM card registration landed in the hands of criminals. Image for representational purpose. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The Andhra Pradesh police have launched an in-depth investigation into the fake SIM card racket recently unearthed in the State. More than … Read more

Bharti Airtel flat ahead of Q1 results. Here’s what analysts expect

Bharti Airtel flat ahead of Q1 results. Here’s what analysts expect

NEW DELHI: Shares of were trading flat in Tuesday’s trade ahead of its quarterly earnings scheduled for later in the day. The telecom major is expected to report a muted set of quarterly results with sales rising 8-9 per cent on a year-on-year basis and margins coming in flat sequentially. Analysts’ projections on profit differ … Read more