News for 'Vodafone's India'

Time To Make India Attractive To Foreign Capital

Time To Make India Attractive To Foreign Capital

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

That means making it easier to invest, protecting investors through predictable rules, and avoiding policy reversals after investments have been made, notes Rajeswari Sengupta.

Why India Could Be Facing Early Menopause

Why India Could Be Facing Early Menopause

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Early and premature menopause can heighten risks of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, metabolic disorders, cognitive decline, depression and early death and are major public health concerns. The conditions also seriously affect a woman's quality of life.

ED probes 5,300 Indian SIMs used in Cambodia-based cyber fraud

ED probes 5,300 Indian SIMs used in Cambodia-based cyber fraud

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating a large-scale cyber fraud operation involving 5,300 Indian SIM cards used from Cambodia by a Malaysian national-led gang, duping people of hundreds of crores. The probe follows raids in Rajasthan and Punjab, identifying 30 bank accounts linked to the fraud.

Vodafone's India plan in limbo

Vodafone's India plan in limbo

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

The Department of Telecom, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs and the Department of Economic Affairs had to give their comments on the proposal, sources said.

India Inc Battles Rising Gulf War Costs

India Inc Battles Rising Gulf War Costs

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Companies are already diversifying sourcing, raising prices, and reworking operating models as the disruption drags on.

Vodafone India external affairs director quits

Vodafone India external affairs director quits

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Kapoor, who joined Vodafone a year back from Cairn India, resigned citing family commitments, Vodafone India said in a statement.

LIC emerges as highest profit-making financial company in Jan-Mar quarter

LIC emerges as highest profit-making financial company in Jan-Mar quarter

Rediff.com24 May 2026

State-owned Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has reported a net profit of over Rs 23,400 crore for the January-March quarter, making it the highest profit-making firm in the Indian financial sector during this period, surpassing major banks like SBI and HDFC Bank.

Preferential Equity Listings Hit Record High in FY26 Amid Market Volatility

Preferential Equity Listings Hit Record High in FY26 Amid Market Volatility

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Preferential equity listings in India reached an unprecedented 1,307 in FY26, marking a 33% increase from the previous year and reflecting a strategic choice for companies during market volatility.

NPCI Bhim Aims To Double Market Share

NPCI Bhim Aims To Double Market Share

Rediff.com20 May 2026

NPCI BHIM Services Ltd is expanding the BHIM app to feature phones to increase financial inclusion and diversify revenue through financial product distribution. The app aims to double its market share and is focusing on partnerships with banks and new features like UPI Circle.

Vodafone India Q1 revenue up 9%

Vodafone India Q1 revenue up 9%

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

UK-based Vodafone Group on Friday said its Indian unit Vodafone India reported a growth of nearly 9 per cent in revenue to 1.03 billion pounds during the first quarter ended June 30, 2011, driven by an increase in its customer base.

Vodafone India logs 13.3% jump in revenues

Vodafone India logs 13.3% jump in revenues

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Vodafone India revenues, which includes standalone, its subsidiaries and proportionate consolidation of Indus Towers (42 per cent), stood at Rs 15,510 crore (Rs 155.1 billion) in the same period last year.

India's Telecom Subscriber Base Crosses 1.32 Billion Mark, Driven by Broadband Growth

India's Telecom Subscriber Base Crosses 1.32 Billion Mark, Driven by Broadband Growth

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

India's total telephone subscriber base reached 1,321.31 million by the end of February 2026, marking a 0.56 per cent monthly growth, primarily fuelled by a significant surge in broadband adoption.

Vodafone India appoints Analjit Singh as chairman

Vodafone India appoints Analjit Singh as chairman

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

The appointment is effective from February 16, 2012, following formal approval from the Board of Vodafone India.

Vodafone India to invest $1 billion in FY'14

Vodafone India to invest $1 billion in FY'14

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

The money will be used to build capacity.

Hope is high from new government: Vodafone India

Hope is high from new government: Vodafone India

Rediff.com21 May 2014

The Vodafone India head said hope is high now with the new government coming with a strong mandate and he is sure that the new government will quickly start to address some of the blocking factors for stronger economic growth.

Vodafone India's revenue grow 10% to Rs 9,388 cr

Vodafone India's revenue grow 10% to Rs 9,388 cr

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Global revenue was down 2 per cent.

BSNL Taps Samay Raina Buzz

BSNL Taps Samay Raina Buzz

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

The post, markedly different from its usual X feed -- typically focused on low-cost tariff plans and anti-spam measures -- appears to ride on Samay Raina's popularity.

Vodafone India stake sellers liable to pay capital gains tax

Vodafone India stake sellers liable to pay capital gains tax

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

The company will spend Rs 10,141 crore to buy 15.5 per cent stake from minority investors.

Micromax, Vodafone India partner to offer data card

Micromax, Vodafone India partner to offer data card

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Vodafone's focus is to increase consumer data adoption along with Micromax's product expertise, it said in a statement.

Piramal to sell Vodafone India stake for $1.48 bln

Piramal to sell Vodafone India stake for $1.48 bln

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Piraml will sell of its entire 11 per cent stake in Vodafone india.

Why Vodafone India chief blames spectrum policy

Why Vodafone India chief blames spectrum policy

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

Vodafone India MD & CEO Marten Pieters, 59, blames regulation and the spectrum policy for the telecom industry's troubles.

Geopolitical Risks Could Push Jio Platforms IPO to H2 FY27

Geopolitical Risks Could Push Jio Platforms IPO to H2 FY27

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Reliance Industries' digital arm, Jio Platforms, may see its initial public offering (IPO) delayed to the second half of fiscal 2027, according to CreditSights. The delay is primarily attributed to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which could impact market conditions and investor sentiment.

The Jio effect? Vodafone India gets Rs 47,700-cr war chest

The Jio effect? Vodafone India gets Rs 47,700-cr war chest

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

This equity capital infusion is the country's largest-ever FDI.

Vodafone India revenue up 12% at Rs 20,747 crore

Vodafone India revenue up 12% at Rs 20,747 crore

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Vodafone India on Tuesday reported an 11.7 per cent growth in its revenue at Rs 20,746.9 crore (Rs 207.46 billion) for the April-September period of this fiscal on the back of data revenues, customer additions and stable pricing.

Gains ahead for Bharti Airtel on multiple triggers, recent correction

Gains ahead for Bharti Airtel on multiple triggers, recent correction

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Despite recent share price dips, Bharti Airtel is strategically positioned for growth, driven by investments in data centres via Nxtra, a potential tariff hike, and strong performance in Africa, alongside efforts to deleverage and expand its subscriber base in underpenetrated rural markets.

Vi gets a decade to breathe easy on AGR dues; DoT to reassess liabilities

Vi gets a decade to breathe easy on AGR dues; DoT to reassess liabilities

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

India's third-largest telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has secured a 10-year breather on adjusted gross revenue (AGR) payments from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). This is expected to ease pressure on its balance sheet and enable the company to raise bank debt for capital expenditure.

Vodafone India's operating profit up three-fold to Rs 1,853 cr

Vodafone India's operating profit up three-fold to Rs 1,853 cr

Rediff.com21 May 2013

The company, part of the UK-based Vodafone Group, had posted an adjusted operating profit of GBP 60 million (about Rs 503 crore) in the year-ago period, it said.

Gurugram Police Uncover Philippines-Linked Cyber-Fraud Operation

Gurugram Police Uncover Philippines-Linked Cyber-Fraud Operation

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Gurugram police have dismantled a cyber-fraud gang with links to the Philippines, arresting a key operative involved in the distribution of illegal SIM boxes used for cybercrimes.

Vodafone India joins 4G race, to launch services by year end

Vodafone India joins 4G race, to launch services by year end

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Vodafone India said on Friday it would launch fourth-generation (4G) mobile phone services in the country by the end of the year.

Vodafone's India tax trial begins

Vodafone's India tax trial begins

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

A landmark tax case between Vodafone of the UK and the Indian government that is set to determine the future climate for mergers and acquisitions in the country began on Monday.

Tiger Global Verdict: SC rewrites rules of cross-border taxation

Tiger Global Verdict: SC rewrites rules of cross-border taxation

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

The SC has gone a step further to state that even if one were to not apply the codified GAAR provisions, the judicial GAAR would continue to apply, point out Pranav Sayta and Bhargav Selarka.

Vodafone India revenues jump 50%

Vodafone India revenues jump 50%

Rediff.com27 May 2008

British telecom giant Vodafone on Tuesday announced a 14.1 per cent jump in the group's revenues to 35.5 billion pounds with its India business delivering a strong growth of over 50 per cent during the year ended March 31.

Vodafone India to invest Rs 7,100 cr in 2-3 yrs

Vodafone India to invest Rs 7,100 cr in 2-3 yrs

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Vodafone India, the nation's second-biggest telecom firm, is planning to invest Rs 7,100 crore in the next 2-3 years, mainly on rolling out 3G networks.

Nirmala Sitharaman: 'Prime Minister Modi Does Not Tolerate Gaming Of The System'

Nirmala Sitharaman: 'Prime Minister Modi Does Not Tolerate Gaming Of The System'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

'Grassroots-level corruption, which disrupts the last-mile work, cannot be ignored in your enthusiasm and drive to get going to complete the project.' 'Like it was in MGNREGA, in some states, it is the case with the Jal Jeevan mission.' 'The last minute levels of corruption can ruin the intent of the project itself.' 'When you see that people can game a particular well-intended and well-crafted project, you need to correct that.'

SIM-Binding Standoff: Telcos Vs Apps

SIM-Binding Standoff: Telcos Vs Apps

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

App-based communication services providers and Indian telcos are at loggerheads over the SIM-binding directions issued by the department of telecom, which are to be complied with by the end of February 2026.

Vodafone's India business profit up 14 per cent

Vodafone's India business profit up 14 per cent

Rediff.com22 May 2012

British telecom giant Vodafone Group on Tuesday posted 14 per cent growth in operating earnings from India's business to 1.12 billion pounds (about Rs 9,749 crore) for 2011-12 helped by rising customer base and strong growth in voice-call minutes.

Decoding govt order on active SIM link for WhatsApp, other apps

Decoding govt order on active SIM link for WhatsApp, other apps

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

The missive has, however, polarised stakeholders, with mobile operators under COAI coming out in its support, while digital platforms under the aegis of Broadband India Forum expressing "serious concerns" around overreach and calling for a pause in implementation of timelines.

Airtel to approach DoT on AGR in coming days: MD

Airtel to approach DoT on AGR in coming days: MD

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Telecom firm Bharti Airtel will approach the government on the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) it has to pay the exchequer following the Supreme Court's judgment that the government can reassess all AGR dues, according to vice-chairman and managing director Gopal Vittal.

We are committed to making investment in India, says Vodafone

We are committed to making investment in India, says Vodafone

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Vodafone in India provides 2G and 3G services

Vodafone posts 1st yearly profit in India

Vodafone posts 1st yearly profit in India

Rediff.com21 May 2014

In 2013-14, India became the third-largest contributor to Vodafone Group's service revenue and operating free cash flow.