Vodafone Idea Ltd

Salasar Techno Engineering Ltd, HBL Engineering Ltd, Indus Towers Ltd and Allcargo Logistics Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 01 April 2025.Vodafone Idea Ltd soared 19.38% to Rs 8.13 at 11:47 IST. The stock was the biggest gainer in the BSE's 'A' group. On the BSE, 1762.02 lakh shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 676.53 lakh shares in the past one month. Salasar Techno Engineering Ltd surged 11.27% to Rs 9.18. The stock was the second biggest gainer in 'A' group. On the BSE, 24.47 lakh shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 31.54 lakh shares in the past one month. HBL Engineering Ltd spiked 10.93% to Rs 523.75. The stock was the third biggest gainer in 'A' group. On the BSE, 9.71 lakh shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 1.87 lakh shares in the past one month. Indus Towers Ltd gained 7.02% to Rs 357.55. The stock was the fourth biggest gainer in 'A' group. On the BSE, 4.48 lakh shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 1.52 lakh shares in the past one month. Allcargo Logistics Ltd exploded 6.93% to Rs 30.57. The stock was the fifth biggest gainer in 'A' group. On the BSE, 2.29 lakh shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 4.22 lakh shares in the past one month. Powered by Capital Market - Live

As part of the agreement, Vodafone Idea will issue 3,695 crore equity shares at a face value of Rs 10 per share, with pricing based on the volume-weighted average price of either the last 90 trading days or 10 days preceding the relevant date (February 26, 2025). The Rs 10 conversion price represents a 46.84% premium to VIL's previous closing price of Rs 6.81. The issuance remains subject to SEBI approval. Following this move, the government's stake in Vodafone Idea will rise from 22.6% to approximately 48.99%, though promoters will continue to retain operational control of the company. The development aligns with the September 2021 Telecom Sector Reforms and Support Package, introduced to support struggling telecom operators. Vodafone Idea received formal communication from the Ministry of Communications on March 29, 2025. Vodafone Idea is an Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group partnership. It is amongst India's leading telecom service providers. The company provides pan India Voice and Data services across 2G and 4G platforms. The company holds a large spectrum portfolio including mid band 5G spectrum in 17 circles and mmWave 5G spectrum in 16 circles. The company reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 6,609.3 crore in Q3 FY25 as against a net loss of Rs 6,985.9 crore in Q3 FY24. Revenue from operations rose by 4.16% year-on-year to Rs 11,117.3 crore in Q3 FY25. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Vi's 5G introductory offer provides unlimited 5G data for Vi subscribers on plans starting at Rs 299. The service is designed to support activities such as video streaming, online gaming, video conferencing, and downloads. Vi has partnered with Nokia, integrating equipment in its 5G rollout in the city. Vi has also deployed an AI-based SON (Self-Organizing Networks) system, which optimizes network performance. In the last 12 months, Vi raised equity of approximately Rs 26,000 crore, including an FPO of Rs 18,000 crore and promoter contribution of approximately Rs 4,000 crore. The company plans a capex investment of Rs 50,000 to Rs 55,000 crore over 3 years, with the goal of expanding its 4G network and launching 5G services. Jagbir Singh, CTO, Vodafone Idea remarked Our focus is on introducing 5G meaningfully for our users. We have invested in building a robust 5G network, by deploying the latest 5G technology. By expanding our infrastructure, we are delivering a network that is ready for the future - seamless, powerful and built for the demands of modern connectivity. Vodafone Idea is an Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group partnership. It is amongst India's leading telecom service providers. The company provides pan India Voice and Data services across 2G and 4G platforms. The company holds a large spectrum portfolio including mid band 5G spectrum in 17 circles and mmWave 5G spectrum in 16 circles. The company reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 6,609.3 crore in Q3 FY25 as against a net loss of Rs 6,985.9 crore posted in Q3 FY24. Revenue from operations rose by 4.16% year-on-year to Rs 11,117.3 crore in Q3 FY25. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Vodafone Idea (Vi) today announced the launch of its 5G services in Mumbai, delivering next-generation connectivity to customers in the city. With this roll out, Vi is set to enhance mobile experience with widespread coverage at competitive pricing. Vi's 5G services will be available in the city, starting today, powered by its competitive spectrum holding and significant investment in next generation infrastructure. To ensure users get the best connectivity experience, Vi has partnered with Nokia, integrating the latest generation of equipment in its 5G rollout in the city, designed to not only be leaner, but also energy efficient, making the network more sustainable. Additionally, Vi has also deployed an AI-based SON (Self-Organizing Networks) system, which continuously optimizes network performance to ensure the best consumer experience. Vi's 5G introductory offer provides unlimited 5G data for Vi subscribers on plans starting at just Rs. 299, making it the most competitively priced option in the market. The service will enhance the user experience for activities such as watching videos and OTT apps, online gaming, video calls and conferencing, and downloads. Vi's 4G network already delivers the best mobile experiences in Mumbai, as validated by a recent OpenSignal report. With the launch of 5G, Vi is further strengthening its network to meet the growing demand for high bandwidth applications such as streaming, gaming and real time cloud access. In the last 12 months, Vi has raised equity of ~Rs. 26,000 crore, including the largest FPO in India of Rs. 18,000 crore and promoter contribution of ~Rs. 4,000 crore, enabling the company to accelerate its capex deployment. With the planned capex investment of Rs. 50,000 to 55,000 crore over 3 years, the company is working towards expansion of its 4G network to cover ~90% of Indians, in addition to launch of 5G services in key geographies, to continuously enhance the customer experience. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Revenue from operations rose by 4.16% to Rs 11,117.3 crore in the third quarter from Rs 10,673.1 crore recorded in the same period last year. The customer revenue increased by 1.6% as compared with previous quarter, aided by the recent tariff hikes undertaken by all private operators. EBITDA imporved by 8.32% to Rs 4,712.4 crore in Q3 FY25 from Rs 4,350.4 crore in Q3 FY24. EBITDA margin in Q3 FY25 was 42.4% as against 40.8% in Q3 FY24. The company has posted a pre-tax loss of Rs 6,606.8 crore in Q3 FY25 as against a pre-tax loss of Rs 6,985.9 crore in Q3 FY24. Vodafone's Customer ARPU (ex M2M) for the quarter stood at Rs 173 as against Rs 166 in Q2 FY25, up 4.7% on QoQ basis, driven by tariff hike and customer upgrades. Total subscriber base stood at 199.8 million and 4G subscriber base at 126 million. Capex spend for Q3 FY25 was Rs 3,210 crore, taking the capex for the nine months to Rs 5,330 crore. The company expects to accelerate its network rollout further in Q4 FY25, with the full year expected capex of Rs 10,000 crore. The debt from banks reduced by Rs. 5,290 crore during the last one year and stood at Rs. 2,330 crore (was at Rs 7,620 crore in Q3 FY24). The cash and bank balance stood at Rs 12,090 crore as of 31 December 2024. Vodafone Idea, a joint venture between the Aditya Birla Group and the Vodafone Group, is a major telecom player in India. It offers voice and data services across 2G, 3G, and 4G networks nationwide. The company possesses a significant spectrum portfolio, including 5G spectrum in key bands. The scrip slipped 3.85% to currently trade at Rs 8.48 on the BSE. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Net Loss of Vodafone Idea reported to Rs 6609.30 crore in the quarter ended December 2024 as against net loss of Rs 6985.90 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2023. Sales rose 4.01% to Rs 11100.50 crore in the quarter ended December 2024 as against Rs 10672.60 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2023. ParticularsQuarter EndedDec. 2024Dec. 2023% Var. Sales11100.5010672.60 4 OPM %42.4540.75 - PBDT-978.00-2143.80 54 PBT-6606.80-7742.20 15 NP-6609.30-6985.90 5 Powered by Capital Market - Live

Vodafone Idea will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 11 February 2025.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has partnered with HCLSoftware, the software business unit of HCLTech, to make its 4G and 5G networks smarter and more efficient. Vi is now using HCL Augmented Network Automation (HCL ANA), a multivendor self-optimizing network (MV-SON) platform, to manage its Ericsson and Samsung networks. This advanced technology will help Vi improve network performance, save energy, and offer better services to its customers. The HCL ANA platform uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to simplify the management of Vi's complex multi-vendor, multi-technology and multi-layered network to ensure smooth integration and efficient network operations. The platform is also SMO ready (ORAN), making the investment future-proof. This collaboration brings several benefits to Vi and its users. The HCL ANA platform has an open architecture and empowers Vi to manage and automate its network independently, reducing dependency on OEM-specific features and applications. It helps save energy, reducing costs and making the network more sustainable. Most importantly, Vi customers will experience a faster and more reliable network. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Vodafone Idea has allotted 1,69,32,18,361 equity shares of face value of Rs. 10/- each at an issue price of Rs. 11.28 per equity share (including a premium of Rs. 1.28 per equity share), to Omega Telecom Holdings (1,08,45,94,607 equity shares) and Usha Martin Telematics (60,86,23,754 equity shares), promoters of the Company, aggregating to Rs. 1909.95 crore, on a preferential basis. Consequent to the aforesaid allotment of equity shares, the paid-up equity share capital of the Company stands increased to Rs 7,13,93,03,50,010 comprising of 71,39,30,35,001 equity shares of the face value of Rs. 10/- each. Powered by Capital Market - Live

The key equity indices continued to trade with significant losses in the mid-afternoon trade. The Nifty slipped below the 23,650 after hitting the day's high of 23,915.35 in the early afternoon trade. PSU bank shares extended losses for the second consecutive trading session. At 13:29 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, dropped 569.29 points or 0.72% to 78,129.78. The Nifty 50 index fell 178 points or 0.75% to 23,635.40. The broader market underperformed the frontline indices. The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index added 0.75% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index rose 0.90%. The market breadth was weak. On the BSE, 1,311 shares rose and 2,757 shares fell. A total of 160 shares were unchanged. Buzzing Index: The Nifty PSU bank index fell 1.16% to 6,494.35. The index slipped 2.05% in two consecutive trading sessions. Indian Bank (down 2.1%), Bank of Maharashtra (down 1.65%), Bank of Baroda (down 1.64%), Bank of India (down 1.55%), Canara Bank (down 1.16%), State Bank of India (down 1.06%), UCO Bank (down 0.88%), Indian Overseas Bank (down 0.64%), Central Bank of India (down 0.62%) and Punjab National Bank (down 0.35%) declined. Numbers to Track: The yield on India's 10-year benchmark federal paper rose 1.64% to 6.898 as compared with the previous close of 6.787. In the foreign exchange market, the rupee edged lower against the dollar. The partially convertible rupee was hovering at 85.5675, compared with its close of 85.4875 during the previous trading session. MCX Gold futures for the 5 December 2024 settlement fell 0.10% to Rs 76,470. The US Dollar index (DXY), which tracks the greenback's value against a basket of currencies, was up 0.04% to 108.04. The United States 10-year bond yield shed 0.50% to 4.596. In the commodities market, Brent crude for the February 2025 settlement declined 19 cents or 0.26% to $73.98 a barrel. Stocks in Spotlight: Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) surged 2.95%, following the government's decision to waive off-bank guarantees for spectrum acquired in past auctions. Gujarat Fluorochemicals slipped 5.01% after the company reported an incident at its CMS-1 plant in Dahej, Gujarat, on December 28, 2024, which was immediately isolated but temporarily disrupted operation. Sharika Enterprises hit an upper circuit of 5% after the company received purchase orders worth more than Rs 8 crore from JSW Renew Energy entities for delivering high-quality products and services.Powered by Capital Market - Live