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Telecom sector needs a larger number of strong players
January 03, 2026 7:16 am
Vodafone Idea has been in a precarious financial position. As of December 2024, its total debt was around Rs 2.3 lakh crore, comprising AGR dues and spectrum liability
Relief package may have set stage for Govt exit from Vodafone Idea, stake sale in works
January 02, 2026 6:19 am
Company’s precarious finances raise concerns over survival: Govt sources
Govt grants 5-year lifeline to Voda Idea, freezes AGR dues at Rs 87,695 crore: Sources
January 01, 2026 8:10 am
This comes after the Supreme Court allowed the government to reassess the telco’s statutory dues earlier this year.
Why SC's clarification on AGR dues is a big lifeline for Vodafone Idea
November 05, 2025 4:34 am
Vi is among the three privately-owned telecom operators in the country, with the government seemingly intent on keeping India’s telecom ecosystem a three-horse race. However, Vi’s precarious financial situation raises concerns about its longevity in the market
In relief to Vi, SC allows Centre to reconsider additional AGR demand
October 27, 2025 9:23 pm
A bench of Chief Justice of India B R Gavai and Justice Vinod Chandran noted the Centre’s submission of a change in circumstances as the government had infused 49 per cent into the group.
Asia Cup 2025 India vs Pakistan: How to watch the match online via Airtel, Jio, Vodafone
September 21, 2025 5:02 pm
The match can be live-streamed on your smartphone via the SonyLIV app and website in India.
67% Indian MSMEs show digital readiness, but gaps in skills and awareness remain: CMR study
June 25, 2025 8:29 pm
A new CyberMedia Research report finds that two-thirds of India’s MSMEs have embraced digital tools, but cybersecurity fears and skill gaps slow adoption.
Jio, Airtel, Vi, BSNL users can now switch mobile plans every 30 days: What it means for you
June 15, 2025 6:23 pm
Jio Airtel Vi BSNL new rule: The Department of Telecom has issued a new directive that reduces the cooldown period of switching from prepaid to postpaid or vice versa from 90 days to 30 days.
Why govt equity in Vi could ‘lose value,’ as telco raises survival fears
May 16, 2025 11:51 am
Seeking a waiver on interest, penalty, and interest on penalty — together worth over Rs 45,000 crore — on its Rs 83,400 crore pending adjusted gross revenue, the company said that the staggering dues were preventing it from raising additional funding.
For Vi, telecom sector and its financiers, clearer visibility
April 18, 2025 12:58 pm
Government converting dues to equity in Vi is an attempt to correct for past distortions, without undermining regulatory sanctity
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