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Thursday, December 4, 2025
TopicVodafone Idea

Topic: Vodafone Idea

Vodafone Idea will shut shop if there’s no govt relief, says Kumar Manglam Birla

Vodafone Idea had sought relief from the government after it posted the worst quarterly loss in India’s corporate history.

Jio, Airtel, Vodafone hike rates: Indians being punished by policies made after 2G scam?

India’s debt-ridden telecom players Vodafone-Idea and Bharti Airtel, along with Reliance Jio Sunday announced tariff hikes of 14-67 per cent.

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

Why Bihar migrates has a 500-year old answer — from Mughal taxpayers to peasant warriors

Migration in North India isn’t just due to lack of development today. It was shaped by the evolution of labour markets under Sher Shah, Mughals, and the East India Company.

India’s Russian oil imports are showing up in cryptic new places. The crude map stands redrawn

December oil imports from Russia may drop nearly 50%, but Indian buyers already shifting to non-designated Russian entities and opaque trading channels to keep Russian oil flowing.

From nuclear cooperation to defence, trade to oil, what is expected from Putin’s two-day India visit

New Delhi is interested in firming up bilateral agreements for increased trade, mobility, upgrade of Su-30 MKI fighters and the increased range of BrahMos supersonic missiles.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.