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Comment on Indian Supreme Court’s Telecom Verdict Damages National Interests by Varma

Varma — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:15:41 +0000

Chris, Both the govt and TRAI were just doing nothing about this situation. We can argue about the details and process, but the supreme court actually did something. This will help clean up the mess. I don’t think any national interests are damaged. What alternative would you suggest given the paralysis in the current govt?

Comment on Indian Supreme Court’s Telecom Verdict Damages National Interests by Chris Devonshire-Ellis

Chris Devonshire-Ellis — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:14:42 +0000

How can you be so sure? The ruling seemed to take exception to the low price of the teniders – but then this was reflected in the consumer call charges – also low. The Supreme Court’s responsibility is not to fix market rates. They should not have interfered with that.

As for the first come first served system, and permitting the selling on of franchises, obviously that is a result of extremely poor tender systems. But apart from levy fines what did the Supreme Court actually do about that single aspect? I’m not saying that system is good, obviously its open to abuse but I think the Court went about its responsibilities in entirely the wrong way – for example what about the billions invested in good faith in those networks that now have to be dismantled? – Chris

Comment on Indian Supreme Court’s Telecom Verdict Damages National Interests by Raj

Raj — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:04:51 +0000

The rule of law cannot be subservient to anyone, including the investors. What has caused the problem to investors is the crony capitalism that had been followed in India. The investors knew this but followed it as they thought that it was the norm in India. This ruling has dealt the first blow to that.

Comment on India and China’s Retail Industries Compared by Noori Khan

Noori Khan — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:19:34 +0000

good details and compare, very nice to learn from this…..

Comment on Why I Threw Away My Mobile Phone by Carlos de Souza

Carlos de Souza — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:16:36 +0000

Glad you finally “threw away your mobile phone” I still don’t own one & don’t ever intend owning one. Good for you, Chris !!

Comment on India and China’s Retail Industries Compared by Dr.M.Jagadeesha

Dr.M.Jagadeesha — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:24:55 +0000

I think now the time to test/redifene modern retail formats in china. The new retail formats might be more attractive but at the same time it is a inventory build up exercise as well as price degrading strategy. A big retailer allways demanding or squeezing more margin from manufacturer and seeling unorganized retail sector by selling lesser price. this leads unorganizing retailers to whether buy and sell brand or unbrand.

Comment on Finnair Flight Attendants Celebrate India’s National Day by Chris Devonshire-Ellis

Chris Devonshire-Ellis — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:18:35 +0000

That’s pretty cool and fun. Well done Finnair!

Comment on India and China’s Retail Industries Compared by N Sivaji Rao

N Sivaji Rao — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:39:04 +0000

A little over optimistic. One should be happy if the GDP for the current year touches 7% and with all the mess up in the Government functioning, slippages in the infra sector, this will be true, at best, after 5 years provided the governance improves in the meantime. Immediately, it is going to be a little better than Hindu rate of growth in all areas including retail. A case of two steps forward and one step back.

Comment on India FDI Investment Good to Go for MNCs at Davos Forum by Mankeet

Mankeet — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:03:11 +0000

Photo is from nearer the Apollo Bunder end. Yes some building not shown so maybe 3-4 years old. More skyscrapers now!

Comment on Why I Threw Away My Mobile Phone by Mankeet

Mankeet — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:59:53 +0000

Excellent piece. We’re all mobile phone addicts for the wrong reasons and justifying it for the same. I admire your perserverance!