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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicVodafone Idea

Topic: Vodafone Idea

Kumar Mangalam Birla has lost Rs 22,000 crore since Vodafone Idea began sinking

Kumar Mangalam Birla is the latest to burn his fingers in telecom market since Jio entered the fray in 2016 and drove two rivals to bankruptcy.

How deferring spectrum fees will help ailing Vodafone Idea, Airtel

The relief on fees comes after Vodafone Idea posted the worst quarterly loss in India’s corporate history & Bharti Airtel logged record deficit in Q2.

Vodafone Idea, Airtel sending out distress signals. But they are only paying for their sins

Both Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel have pinned their losses to Supreme Court’s recent ruling. Media has described their current state as ‘bruised, battered and bleeding’.

Vodafone Idea pleads for urgent relief from Modi govt after Rs 51,000 crore loss

Vodafone Idea says its ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on obtaining financial relief from the government.

Modi govt refuses to waive Rs 92,000 crore dues of Airtel, Vodafone Idea

Modi govt expects the carriers to pay within 90 days as ordered by Supreme Court although a deferred payment plan for some dues could be considered.

Vodafone Idea seeks debt revamp as losses mount and users bolt

Vodafone Idea has warned lenders that it won’t be able to honour its commitments for long under current conditions.

Huawei confident it will be part of 5G trials in India, CEO says security issue addressed

Huawei’s India CEO Jay Chen tells ThePrint the firm does not have any links to Chinese govt — amid fears that its presence will allow Beijing to gather intelligence.

Vodafone Idea picks banks to sell its fibre assets and boost finances

A deal, if successful, would help Vodafone Idea add to the funds it’s been raising to pare debt and fend off rivals Airtel and Jio.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.