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India Telecom
New telecom minister sets a new tone
India’s new telecom minister Kapil Sibal via a press conference has indicated
a rough roadmap to address recent concerns in the Indian telecom sector. We
believe that this is a step in the right direction for a more transparent
regulatory environment but we don’t expect a resolution in a hurry. We note
that the heightened media attention on this issue in our view has added some
pressure for action. We believe Sibal's comments are more negative for the
new telcos and Reliance Communications (RCOM) than the GSM incumbents
such as Bharti Airtel and Idea Cellular. The jury is still out on 2G pricing,
which is important to determine the levy of fines, if any.