Why this may be the best time for Amazon, Verizon to invest in Voda Idea

For Amazon, this deal could help strengthen its hold on the cloud computing space

Does it make business sense for Amazon Web Services (part of Amazon) and Verizon to buy a stake in cash-strapped Vodafone Idea? 

With the Vodafone Idea board announcing it will meet on September 4 to discuss fund raising, there is speculation it has renewed talks with Amazon. Talks were suspended earlier, in anticipation of the Supreme Court verdict in the AGR (aggregate gross revenue) case.

Whether the two global giants will bite the bullet is anyone’s guess. In order to determine whether this would be sound strategy for them, one needs to look at two issues: One, on the alliances being built