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The ifs, buts and maybes continue for Vodafone Idea

Expectations of Vodafone Idea shareholders are (once again) running high for further relief on AGR dues. The government may not play ball so easily.

25 Aug 2025

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Airtel reports 43% rise in Q1 net profit, outshines Jio

The telecom major reported strong first-quarter results, supported by steady growth in revenue per user and continued momentum in its India mobile business.

05 Aug 2025

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Shiny headlines mask Jio’s dull performance

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.

20 Jul 2025

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Vodafone Idea in talks to raise $2.9 billion in loans

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

25 Jun 2025

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Airtel’s performance lets it swat away AGR setback

The apex court’s quashing of its over $4 bn relief request did little to dim the telco’s stellar all-round show in FY25 or the market’s love for the stock.

20 May 2025

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Vodafone Idea, Airtel ask Supreme Court to waive billions in dues

The two telcos are seeking relief on interest and penalties owed to the DoT, arrived at on the basis of a widened scope of revenue assessment.

18 May 2025

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Why telcos’ ‘WhatsApp’ argument against TRAI’s crackdown makes no sense

The telecom regulator’s new rules to battle spam calls and messages has telecom companies all riled up.

17 Feb 2025

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BSNL, MTNL get Rs 6,000 crore to boost 4G coverage

The funding, approved by the Cabinet, will be used by the state-owned companies to set up 100,000 4G sites to improve connectivity.

09 Feb 2025

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Valuation concerns and strategic missteps hinder Ambani’s Jio outcome

Ahead of its IPO, the mobile telephony leader is down to playing catch-up with Airtel. What should investors expect?

30 Jan 2025

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Airtel clears all dues for 2016 spectrum auction

The telecom giant has made an early payment of Rs 3,626 crore to the government, clearing all its liabilities for spectrum acquired in 2016.

19 Dec 2024