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ARTICLE · 25 MARCH 2014

TMT Flash - March 2014

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The financial year 2013-2014 brought several proposals for changes in the technology and telecom sectors, some of which have already been implemented.

IndiaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
Krishna Jhala
Krishna Jhala
Neeraj Dubey
Neeraj Dubey
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The financial year 2013-2014 brought several proposals for changes in the technology and telecom sectors, some of which have already been implemented. With the announcements on 100% FDI in the telecom sector, the speculation of increased investments augmented, but the simultaneous tax and corruption issues created certain obstacles. Telecom security policy aims to ensure that all future procurements take place from Indian and trusted foreign vendors, the proposals for the new testing norms would further ensure usage of "safe" equipments in telecom sector. I hope you enjoy the round up of all the relevant flash items of the previous year.

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1. India gets ready to set up cyber snooping agency

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