M Rajendran

The rejection of the offer to discuss differential pricing can be seen as a possible indication to TRAI’s stance against the issue of allowing differential pricing. Sources also confirmed that it was a unanimous decision by all members of the TRAI’s committee who were working on the issue

Handset maker Xiaomi, which stoked controversy in China for software in its phone cameras that made eyes look larger, now appears to be targeting Indians' fetish for fair skin.

The first batch of 55,000 iPhone 6 and iPhone 6Plus units shipped to India are sold out. Prospective buyers will now have to wait for a minimum of three days before the stocks are replenished.

Apple launched its iPhone6 and iPhone6 Plus models in India to an enthusiastic response. But many buyers who had bought these phones hoping to sell them at a premium couldn’t do so as there were sufficient supplies at Apple stores.

Moving beyond electronics and consumer durable segment, Samsung India is eyeing a leadership position in application and content segment with the launch of its instant messaging platform, 3.5 ChatON.

The new kids on the block are giving the established biggies a run for their money. Homegrown mobile handset brands like Micromax, XOLO, Karbonn Mobiles and Lava are together selling as many phones in India as MNCs like Samsung, Nokia, Sony and LG.