Vodafone Idea (Vi) is moving in a positive direction. In its latest quarterly report, the company showed smaller losses and better performance across its key business areas. This progress comes as the company invests more in its network and sees customers using more data than ever before.
Better Financial Health
The company’s revenue for the quarter reached Rs 11,323 crore, which is a 1.9 per cent increase compared to the same time last year. More importantly, Vi is narrowing its losses. The reported loss for this quarter was Rs 5,286 crore, an improvement from the Rs 6,609 crore loss seen a year ago.
The company also strengthened its cash position. It raised Rs 3,300 crore through new investments, showing that lenders have more confidence in the business. By the end of December 2025, the company had nearly Rs 7,000 crore in cash and bank balances.
Higher Earnings per User
One of the most important metrics for a phone company is ARPU, or Average Revenue Per User. This shows how much a customer spends on average. For Vi, this number grew to Rs 186, up from Rs 173 last year. This 7.3 per cent growth happened because customers are upgrading their plans and choosing better services.
Faster Speeds and Better Coverage
Vi has been busy building out its network to compete with other providers. Here are some of the technical highlights:
- 4G Coverage: Now covers 85.5 per cent of the population.
- Capacity: The network can now handle 43 per cent more data than it could in early 2024.
- Speed: Internet speeds have improved by about 22 per cent.
- 5G Expansion: After starting in Mumbai, Vi 5G is now live in 43 cities across 17 different regions.
People are using this improved network a lot. The average 4G or 5G user now consumes 19.2 GB of data per month, which is a huge 26.7 per cent jump from last year.
Managing Debt and Future Plans
For a long time, high government dues (known as AGR liability) were a big worry for the company. There is now more clarity. The total debt is frozen at Rs. 87,695 crore, and the company has a clear 10-year plan to pay it back. In the near term, these payments will be quite small, which gives Vi the "breathing room" it needs to spend money on improving its network instead of just paying debt.
New Features for Customers
To keep users happy, Vi launched several new ideas this quarter:
- Phone Insurance: A special plan that covers theft or loss for prepaid users.
- Travel Perks: New partnerships with MakeMyTrip and Niyo Forex for international travellers.
- Entertainment: A fun partnership with Netflix featuring special "Stranger Things" themed SIM kits.
With a growing base of 128.5 million 4G and 5G users, Vodafone Idea is proving that it is ready to fight for its place in the Indian market.
About Vodafone Idea Ltd
Vodafone Idea Limited is an Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group. It is amongst India’s leading telecom service providers. The company holds a large spectrum portfolio, including mid-band 5G spectrum in 17 circles and mmWave spectrum in 16 circles. The Company provides Voice and Data services across 2G, 4G and 5G platforms and is expanding 5G services across 17 circles.
To support the growing demand for data and voice, the Company is committed to delivering delightful customer experiences and contributing towards creating a truly ‘Digital India’ by enabling millions of citizens to connect and build a better tomorrow. The Company is developing infrastructure to introduce newer and smarter technologies, making both retail and enterprise customers future-ready with innovative offerings, conveniently accessible through an ecosystem of digital channels as well as extensive on-ground presence. The Company’s equity shares are listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the BSE in India.
On Friday, shares of this telecom service provider, jumped 13.13 per cent to Rs 11.37 per share from its previous closing of Rs 10.05 per share. The stock’s 52-week high is Rs 12.80, and its 52-week low is Rs 6.12 per share.
The company has a market capitalisation of over Rs 1,00,000 crore with the world’s largest outstanding shares of 1,08,34,30,35,001 shares. The company's majority of stake, i.e., 49 per cent, is owned by the Government of India (Department of Investment and Public Asset Management).
Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.
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