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6 days ago | 
the-captable.com | Pratap Vikram Singh
On 5 May, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) launched a new set of security instructions for satellite communications companies, taking the total number of compliance norms pertaining to satellites to 29. Since then, the telecom department has issued a letter of intent to Starlink after the company formally agreed to comply with these conditions.
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2 weeks ago | 
the-captable.com | Pratap Vikram Singh
Key Takeaways Meta is investing $200M in a pan-India dark fibre network, dubbed Project Gajendra, to expand its infrastructure footprint and reduce dependence on local telcos The company is building data centre capacity closer to users—especially in Tier-2 cities—to lower latency and improve monetisation Through the 'cost plus margin' model and partnerships with smaller providers, Meta is optimising costs while sidestepping regulatory burdens India’s B2B fibre market is booming post-pandemic,...
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3 weeks ago | 
the-captable.com | Pratap Vikram Singh |Parvathi Benu
Key Takeaways India’s Rs 1,700-crore drone sector relies heavily on Chinese components despite a 2022 import ban Policy loopholes, weak enforcement, and white-labelling have allowed companies to bypass localisation rules Allegations between major players, including IdeaForge and Garuda, reveal industry infighting and opaque practices With defence and agriculture ministries pushing for indigenisation frameworks, drone makers face mounting pressure to localise On April 17, Tej Pratap Singh, who...
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3 weeks ago | 
the-captable.com | Pratap Vikram Singh |Parvathi Benu
Key Takeaways India’s Rs 1,700-crore drone sector relies heavily on Chinese components despite a 2022 import ban Policy loopholes, weak enforcement, and white-labelling have allowed companies to bypass localisation rules Allegations between major players, including IdeaForge and Garuda, reveal industry infighting and opaque practices With defence and agriculture ministries pushing for indigenisation frameworks, drone makers face mounting pressure to localise On April 17, Tej Pratap Singh, who...
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1 month ago | 
the-captable.com | Pratap Vikram Singh
Key TakeawaysTech platforms have increasingly come under scrutiny of the Indian government, courts, and competition regulatorBig Tech employs top law firms and senior lawyers to defend its interests.
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1 month ago | 
the-captable.com | Pratap Vikram Singh
Key Takeaways The newly announced partnerships between Starlink, Jio, and Airtel were preceded by a series of high-level govt meetings These meetings took place even as the telecom regulator was involved in drafting recommendations on satellite spectrum allocation Despite pushback from telcos, the govt put its foot down on the matter, indicating to telcos that spectrum assignment is a “settled” issue At the same time, the government told Starlink that it should consider entering India through...
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2 months ago | 
the-captable.com | Pratap Vikram Singh
It is rare for market rivals to speak the same language, especially in the Indian telecom space, which has witnessed bloody tariff battles and massive consolidation over the past decade. It set Reliance Jio, once the brash new entrant intent on bleeding its rivals through a pricing war, and Bharti Airtel, the experienced incumbent, on a collision course for several years. The dynamic between the two bitter rivals, though, has been changing.
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2 months ago | 
community.nasscom.in | Tarun Nagar |Pratap Vikram Singh
Developing a private blockchain for your firm can give you a competitive edge in the current digital environment by improving security, transparency, and efficiency. Private blockchains are permissioned, which means that only those with permission can view and validate transactions, in contrast to public blockchains. They are therefore perfect for companies who want to use the decentralized nature of blockchain technology while protecting sensitive data.
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2 months ago | 
community.nasscom.in | Pratap Vikram Singh
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is transforming the financial sector by providing open, permissionless, and borderless financial services. In contrast to traditional finance, which is based on centralized institutions such as banks and payment processors, DeFi uses blockchain technology to make financial services decentralized. This has created an explosively developing market that is pulling in individual consumers and institutional investors alike.
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2 months ago | 
community.nasscom.in | Vipin Sharma |Pratap Vikram Singh
NFTs have come a long way since their early hype days. While some skeptics believed the trend would fade, 2025 is proving them wrong. The NFT space is evolving, offering real-world use cases beyond just digital art. From gaming assets to music rights and real estate, NFTs are becoming a key part of the Web3 ecosystem. With this growing adoption, NFT marketplaces remain one of the most profitable blockchain ventures. If you’re considering developing an NFT marketplace, now is the perfect time.
