Tariffs

Jio Witnessed 22 Million Heavy Voice Subscribers Churn in Last Quarter: SBI Caps Securities

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday January 20, 2020

Reliance Jio witnessed churn of 22 million heavy voice subscribers and its ARPUs have not improved despite tariff hikes as most of the subscribers are on the 84-day plan, analyst firm SBI Caps Securities has said, adding that net subscriber adds were muted due to churn of heavy voice users.

How China Tariffs On US Commodities, Energy Stand After Phase 1 Trade Deal

Business | Reuters | Thursday January 16, 2020

A senior Trump administration official confirmed on Wednesday that China will need to issue waivers or adjustments to tariffs to meet its buying commitments.

US To Maintain China Tariffs Until Phase 2 Deal: Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin

World News | Reuters | Wednesday January 15, 2020

The United States will maintain tariffs on Chinese goods until the completion of a second phase of a US-China trade agreement, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Tuesday, a day before the two sides are to sign an interim deal.

No Agreement To Reduce Tariffs In US-China Trade Deal, Say Officials

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 15, 2020

The trade truce with China set to be signed on Wednesday does not include a deal to roll back tariffs imposed on most Chinese goods, US officials said in a statement Tuesday.

China Trade Surplus With US Dropped To $296 Billion In 2019 In Wake Of Standoff

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 14, 2020

China's trade surplus with the United States narrowed last year as the world's two biggest economies exchanged punitive tariffs in a bruising trade war, official data showed Tuesday.

Amendments To Tariffs For Cable Services More Consumer-Friendly: TRAI

Business | Press Trust of India | Monday January 13, 2020

Amendments to the new regulatory framework for cable and broadcasting services were aimed at providing freedom to broadcasters.

Broadcasters Will Ask Court To Halt New Tariff Rules: Report

Business | Reuters | Monday January 13, 2020

The move came as the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) defended its decision to curb excessive pricing.

Telecoms Regulator Defends New Tariff Rules After Broadcasters' Criticism

Business | Reuters | Monday January 13, 2020

Telecom regulator said on Monday its new tariff rules for cable and digital television players were fair and aimed at curbing excessive pricing by some broadcasters.

TRAI Defends New Tariff Rules After Broadcasters' Criticism

Reuters | Monday January 13, 2020

India's telecom regulator said on Monday its new tariff rules for cable and digital television players were fair and aimed at curbing excessive pricing by some broadcasters.

Case Against AAP's Bhagwant Mann After Chandigarh Power Tariff Protest

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday January 12, 2020

AAP's Punjab unit chief Bhagwant Mann and some party legislators from the state have been named in a police complaint where they have been accused of rioting, assault and obstructing police from performing their duties during a protest in Chandigarh against power tariff hike, a police official said on Sunday.

Fitbit, Garmin, Other Wearable Device Makers to Be Probed by US After Philips Complains

Reuters | Saturday January 11, 2020

US trade regulators said on Friday they will investigate wearable monitoring devices, including those made by Fitbit and Garmin, following allegations of patent violations by rival Koninklijke Philips and its North America unit.

Big Broadcasters in India Warn New Tariff Rules Could Hit Services

Reuters | Friday January 10, 2020

Some of the biggest television broadcasters operating in India joined forces on Friday to criticise new government regulations that impose restrictions on pay-TV charges, saying the move could put some channels out of business.

AAP Protest Outside Amarinder Singh's Home, Cops Use Water Cannons

India News | Reported by Mohammed Ghazali, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Friday January 10, 2020

Workers of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) held a massive protest outside Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh's home in Chandigarh today over electricity rates in the state. The police had to use water cannons on the workers.

France Urges US to 'Come to Its Senses' on Digital Tax

Agence France-Presse | Monday January 6, 2020

Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire called Monday on the United States to not follow through on threats to impose sanctions on France in a dispute over taxation of tech giants and warned of retaliation.

TRAI Revises Rules for DTH, Cable TV Tariffs: What Has Changed for Consumers

Jagmeet Singh | Thursday January 2, 2020

TRAI has amended its regulatory framework for cable and broadcasting services with changes such as additional number of channels for the same Network Capacity Fee (NCF) of Rs. 130 and ceiling on a-la-carte channel pricing.