Vodafone Idea

Ericsson India Vodafone Idea stake sale of 1%
Telecom Industry

Ericsson India Vodafone Idea Stake Sale of 1%

Ericsson India has sold nearly 0.9% stake in debt-laden telecom operator Vodafone Idea for approximately ₹428 crore via an open market transaction, according to bulk deal data published by the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).  The telecom equipment provider offloaded 63.37 crore shares of the Mumbai-based telco at an average price of ₹6.76 per share, bringing […]

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Government Contribution Denied in Vodafone Idea Revival Plan
Regulatory

Government Contribution Denied in Vodafone Idea Revival Plan- Scindia

Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has made it clear that the government will not offer any relief to telecom companies regarding Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues. In an interview with The Times of India (May 31, 2025), Scindia firmly stated there are no plans to waive penalties or interest, emphasizing that the matter has been conclusively […]

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Vodafone Idea Fund Raise Approved of Rs 20000
Telecom Industry

Vodafone Idea Fund Raise Approved of Rs 20000

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has announced that its board has approved a fresh fundraising plan of ₹20,000 crore, to be raised in one or more tranches. The decision was made during a board meeting held on May 30, 2025.  The fundraising could be done through a public offer or private placement, and notably, it will […]

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Vodafone Idea Revive Attempt Vodafone Idea Renews Efforts to Secure Bank Funding
Telecom Industry

Vodafone Idea Revive Attempt? | Vodafone Idea Renews Efforts to Secure Bank Funding

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has revived talks with banks to secure over ₹22,000 crore in funding as part of its strategy to strengthen its financial position and support its planned capital expenditure. The company’s ability to secure this funding is seen as critical to its future operations and competitiveness in the telecom sector.  While discussions have […]

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Vodafone Idea Family Postpaid Add on Features. Know More
Tariff Plans

Vodafone Idea Family Postpaid Add on Features. Know More

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has introduced a new add-on feature for its Family Postpaid plans, allowing users to add up to eight secondary members to an existing family plan at ₹299 per member. In a press release, the company stated that this is one of the most competitively priced options available in the market.  Each added […]

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Vodafone Idea International Roaming Plans Updated with More Benefits, Know More Here
Tariff Plans

Vodafone Idea International Roaming Plans Updated with More Benefits, Know More Here

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced a revision to its International Roaming (IR) postpaid plans, introducing more data, unlimited incoming calls, and additional travel benefits. The move aligns with a surge in overseas travel—64.5 million international passengers flew between January and November 2024, marking an 11.4% year-on-year growth, according to the Ministry of Civil Aviation.  Limited-Time […]

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Airtel Proposes Joint Industry Initiative to Tackle Rising Cyber Fraud
Telecom Industry

Airtel Proposes Joint Industry Initiative to Tackle Rising Cyber Fraud

Bharti Airtel’s Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, Gopal Vittal, has called for the formation of an industry-wide platform to combat cyber fraud, urging telecom peers Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea, and BSNL to collaborate under a Joint Telecom Fraud Initiative.  A Call for Unified Action  In a letter dated May 14, reviewed by Business Standard, Vittal urged […]

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Will Vodafone Idea Survive
Telecom Industry

Will Vodafone Idea Survive?

The Supreme Court of India’s refusal to waive the interest and penalty components of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues has delivered a crippling blow to Vodafone Idea (Vi), casting doubt on its ability to stay in business. In its petition, Vi conceded that it cannot continue operations without significant financial relief.  With total debt standing […]

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Supreme Court Verdict on Vodafone Idea Vodafone Idea Petition for AGR Dues Rejected
Telecom Industry

Supreme Court Verdict on Vodafone Idea | Vodafone Idea Petition for AGR Dues Rejected

The Supreme Court of India on Monday dismissed the writ petitions filed by telecom giants Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel, which sought an exemption from paying interest on their Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues. According to a report, the bench led by Justice JB Pardiwala called the petition “shocking” and labelled it as “misconceived.”  🚨 […]

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Vodafone Idea Faces Survival Crisis, Seeks Relief from Supreme Court Over AGR Dues
Telecom Industry

Vodafone Idea Faces Survival Crisis, Seeks Relief from Supreme Court Over AGR Dues

Vodafone Idea Ltd (Vi) has informed the Supreme Court that it may not be able to sustain operations beyond FY 2025-26 without fresh bank funding—a prospect that remains bleak due to its unresolved Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues. The telco recently approached the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the government’s demand for interest and […]

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