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The struggling telecom operator is aiming to borrow from an SBI-led consortium of lenders to strengthen its network.

The struggling telecom operator is aiming to borrow from an SBI-led consortium of lenders to strengthen its network.

While the Rs 9,000 crore promoter investment in Q1 brings a measure of reassurance, investors will still have to wait for Jio and retail to work through their challenges.
FY26 numbers show that Airtel is stealing a march on its larger rival on most counts and is unrelenting in its ambition, casting a cloud on Jio’s valuation.
Reliance’s telecom business has demonstrated impressive growth in Q1. Yet, fundamental slippages are holding back profitability, even as Airtel continues to keep its lead. Expect more headwinds, not a bumper IPO.
While the Rs 9,000 crore promoter investment in Q1 brings a measure of reassurance, investors will still have to wait for Jio and retail to work through their challenges.
FY26 numbers show that Airtel is stealing a march on its larger rival on most counts and is unrelenting in its ambition, casting a cloud on Jio’s valuation.
Reliance’s telecom business has demonstrated impressive growth in Q1. Yet, fundamental slippages are holding back profitability, even as Airtel continues to keep its lead. Expect more headwinds, not a bumper IPO.