Vodafone Idea brings back Kumar Mangalam Birla as chairman to restore confidence
Relief on AGR dues and equity conversion underline efforts to prevent a telecom duopoly
Banks remain cautious as Vi seeks major loans without strong promoter guarantees
Vi trails rivals in subscribers, ARPU growth, and rollout of advanced technologies like 5G
Heavy debt and upcoming spectrum payments continue to weigh on the company’s recovery plans
As telecom evolves toward 6G and satellite broadband, Vi needs a credible long-term strategy
Positive signals alone are insufficient. Faster fund-raising and better service quality are now essential