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10 ARTICLES
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
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
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
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
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
Government’s 33% stake may not save Vodafone Idea
The loss-making telco may have bought itself some time, but it still has to clear Rs 1.92 lakh crore in dues, roll out 5G services and stem the exodus of customers.
17 Feb 2023
The silence of businesses on public policy
There has been a distinct lack of public-facing thought leadership from India’s largest businesses. They need to do more.
06 Dec 2021
Why customer service is so broken
For generations, companies have been trying to solve for customer service. A deep dive into why they continue to do a piss-poor job of it
16 Dec 2019