Shyam Ponappa

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The Economy: What Modi must do after the lockdown
Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'The telecom companies are our lifeline now, despite having nearly collapsed under debt...

5 things to do to tackle NPAs
Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

For stressed loans, the need is to prevent disruption in cash flows from a systemic...

The 'C' word India needs (and it's not cashless)
Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Cashless transactions need ubiquitous connectivity, which we don't have. And...

Digital India or a distant dream?
Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

It's time the government accepts that Digital India is too distant.

Spectrum bounty: How much will the govt get?
Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The marketplace was simply not conducive to the extension and evolution of broadband...

Agreed, market forces not in govt's hand but few reforms can help
Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

The govt must fix regulatory hurdles to ensure growth.

Weighing India's progress amid economic uncertainties
Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Examples of coordinated initiatives.

How Railways can pave the way for a Digital India
Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Railway Budget is the first indicator of possibly better days

Despite big talks, India is miles away from digitisation
Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

India must change approach and have better access to networks to fulfil its...

India's systemic flaws, a big barrier to growth
Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

What we want from spectrum allocation is access to broadband networks at prices that...

Why India's coal policy needs a makeover
Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Realistically, coal will be the major fuel for electricity generation in India, as in...

Game-changing policies can put the economy on track
Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

We need transformative policies and incentives with purpose, especially in solar power...

COLUMN: The Supreme Court and spectrum
Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Only the Supreme Court can rectify spectrum management in line with other resources,...

COLUMN: To control inflation, use structural reform
Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Inflation will persist until supply increases. So supply has to be addressed through...

How India can catch up on broadband
Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

The government can invest some of the Rs 100,000 crore from the spectrum auctions to...

What India must learn from China
Rediff.com6 May 2010

Emulate China's coordinated policies for strategic sectors, and we'll rely less on...

How to make BSNL, MTNL more relevant
Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

The telecom majors should focus on improving service quality with a strong partner, and...

The need for innovative spectrum management
Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

Telephony and broadband need innovative spectrum management.

How to revolutionise broadband in India
Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

As the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India deliberates on spectrum and licensing...

How to make broadband succeed in India
Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

There are opportunities to repeat the success of NTP '99 with 3G and Broadband Wireless...