SC dismisses Vi’s bid for AGR dues waiver, calling it “misconceived”
Relief, if any, must now come from the government
Airtel is growing, Tata Teleservices exited the consumer market
Only Vodafone Idea faces a serious future crisis
Vi has converted debt into equity
Further conversions could turn it into a PSU—a move no one wants
Recent capital raises—₹18,000 crore FPO, ₹2,000 crore from Vodafone—are not enough
Vi needs significant investment to stay in the game
India is moving ahead with 6GHz WiFi, satellite broadband, and next-gen tech
Vi can’t keep up without bold action
Vi says it may not survive beyond FY26
With courts and government stepping back, the onus is now on the promoters
India needs a strong third telco