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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Vi’s UK parent to sell remaining stake in Indus Tower
Vodafone Group to use the proceeds from the sale of its 79 million shares to pay off dues and subscribe to a fundraise by its Indian arm.
04 Dec 2024
Can bank guarantee waiver boost Vodafone Idea’s growth?
The Rs 24,700 crore waiver does come as a relief to the heavily indebted telecom operator. But it has more things to worry about.
03 Dec 2024
Bharti Airtel reports 168% rise in Q2 net profit on the back of higher tariffs
In the September quarter, the company’s revenue from operations increased 12% from the year-ago period.
28 Oct 2024