MTNL | The Asian Age

Thursday, Apr 25, 2024 | Last Update : 11:39 AM IST

MTNL Page-3

State-run telecom firm MTNL on Friday said its shareholders have approved proposals to raise authorised share capital by over 12 times to Rs 10,000 crore and borrowing limit by around 38 per cent to Rs 25,000 crore.

MTNL gets shareholders' nod to raise share capital 12 times to Rs 10,000 cr

The resolution to raise the borrowing powers of the board from Rs 18,000 crore to Rs 25,000 crore was passed as a special resolution.

12 Oct 2018 6:28 PM

The Department of Telecom plans to seek the Cabinet's approval in the next two months for the allocation of spectrum to state-run telecom firms BSNL and MTNL for 4G services, an official source said.

DoT likely to approach Cabinet for 4G spectrum to BSNL, MTNL in November

BSNL has submitted a detailed project report to the government seeking spectrum for 4G services in lieu of equity.

30 Sep 2018 5:44 PM

MTNL losses stood at Rs 703.1 crore in the corresponding period of 2017-18.

MTNL's losses mount to Rs 943 crore during June quarter

MTNL scrip closed at Rs 15.45 a share on BSE, about 0.64 per cent lower than the previous closing.

14 Aug 2018 7:25 PM

Bug in telco’s system: Cops yet to make arrests

Firm incurred heavy losses as essential operations were hampered.

05 Jul 2018 3:51 AM

State-run telecom operator MTNL on Wednesday reported widening of standalone net loss to around Rs 900 crore in the quarter ended March 2018.

MTNL Q4 net loss widens to Rs 900 crore

The company had posted a net loss of Rs 634.8 crore in the same period a year ago.

30 May 2018 6:35 PM

Cash-strapped telecom firm MTNL is investing Rs 190 crore to upgrade its services and may also be allocated 4G spectrum.

MTNL investing Rs 190 crore to upgrade services, says Manoj Sinha

The department of telecom is seriously considering to allot 4G spectrum to state-run Mahanagar Telephone Nigam.

20 May 2018 2:21 PM

MTNL, in a bold move, has approached the government seeking allotment of 4G spectrum.

MTNL approaches govt for allotment of 4G spectrum

To survive in the mobile telephony market, 4G presence is a must.

29 Apr 2018 11:50 AM

MTNL also sought fund infusion by the promoters (government) to remain in competition.

MTNL wants govt to reimburse Rs 2,800 cr interest on spectrum loan

MTNL surrendered the BWA spectrum and the principal amount of Rs 4,534 crore was returned.

27 Apr 2018 9:05 AM

MTNL chief P K Purwar on Tuesday said an internal panel of Telecom Department is meeting on regular basis to discuss the revival options for the ailing state-owned firm.

MTNL revival plan on, DoT panel meeting regularly: CMD

It ruled out any talks on closure of the company at this point.

24 Apr 2018 3:37 PM

According to an official communiqué, the government has asked all heads of departments (HoDs) to start e-payments of services in offices under their control stating that service providers such as BSES, Tata Power, Delhi Jal Board and MTNL have agreed to accept bill payments through electronic mode. (Photo: File | Representational)

Ensure e-payments of electricity, water, phone bills: Delhi govt to dept heads

The government has written to principal secretaries of all departments to promote e-payments of phone, water and electricity bills.

31 Mar 2018 12:05 PM

MTNL and BSNL have submitted proposals for allotment of spectrum with government support for launching 4G services in the telecom circles where they operate.

Give 4G spectrum to BSNL, MTNL at the earliest: Par Panel

Committee is of the view that both BSNL and MTNL will lose the data market, if they are not given 4G services soon.

14 Mar 2018 10:31 AM

No proposal to merge BSNL, MTNL: Manoj Sinha

DoT unveiled a strategic plan for bringing together state-owned companies and organisations in sector.

22 Feb 2018 4:18 PM

Estimates include October subscriber base data of Reliance Jio with 14.59 crore customers and MTNL with 36 lakh.

Mobile user base reaches to 97.54 crore in Nov: COAI

As per the data, India's private telecom service providers have a total of 975.40 million subscribers.

05 Jan 2018 9:42 AM

In an earlier report, the committee had recommended the option of handing over the management of BSNL and MTNL to those professionals — who have a proven track record of facing a stiff competitive environment coupled with efficient management of finances, equipment, manpower and modern marketing strategies.

Merger of BSNL, MTNL suggested to plug losses

Committee noted that the response by the DoT showed that the ministry is not serious about introducing the technological advancement.

23 Dec 2017 1:31 AM

The total income of MTNL at the end of 2016-17 was Rs 3,552.46 crore.

MTNL staff protest over firm's revival, wage revision issues

The state-run firm posted standalone net loss of Rs 2,941 crore at the end of 2016-17.

23 Sep 2017 12:12 PM

TRAI is telecom sector regulator in India. (Photo: File)

VNOs may get landline service permit at district office: TRAI

VNOs are entities authorised to provide telecom services like mobile, landline and internet.

09 Sep 2017 10:16 AM

Idea Cellular is third largest telecom operator in India.

Trai asks Idea to pay Rs 3 cr for overcharging subscribers

The amount is to be deposited in Telecom Consumers Education and Protection Fund.

25 Aug 2017 6:15 PM

Total income of the public sector firm declined to Rs 812.66 crore in the reported quarter from Rs 881.93 crore in the corresponding quarter of 2016-17.

MTNL posts Rs 703 crore loss for April-June

Shares of MTNL closed at Rs 17.95 a unit up by 4.06 per cent compared to previous close at the BSE.

14 Aug 2017 7:53 PM

About Rs 495 crore of long-term loan will come up for repayment in the current financial year.

Will repay Rs 125 cr debt to PSU bank by June-end: MTNL CMD

MTNL has also sought government aid for its high employee cost - a tab of Rs 2,800 crore.

26 Jun 2017 5:05 PM

Private companies Tata Teleservices, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone gained new landline customers in April.

Telecom subscriber base crosses 1,198 million in April

Number of broadband subscribers increased to 284.23 million in April from 276.52 million in March, as per the report.

14 Jun 2017 9:33 AM

3 of 4

Columns

Dilip Cherian