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Vodafone Idea Q2 Loss Widens to ₹5,975 Crore Despite Higher ARPU
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What Happened?
Vodafone Idea reported a loss of ₹5,975 crore in Q2 FY27, up from ₹5,524 crore in the same quarter last year. Revenue grew by 6% to ₹11,884 crore, aided by higher ARPU.
Key points
- Vodafone Idea's loss widened to ₹5,975 crore in Q2 FY27.
- Revenue from operations increased by 6% year-on-year to ₹11,884 crore.
- The company secured ₹4,000 crore in additional funding during the quarter.
- ARPU rose to ₹198, marking a 9.7% increase year-on-year.
- The total subscriber base reached 194.4 million, with 131 million 4G/5G subscribers.
Key insights
- The company’s focus on higher-value services may help improve future profitability.
- Securing additional funding is crucial for Vodafone Idea's operational stability.
- The increase in ARPU suggests a positive shift in customer spending behavior.
Why it matters
The widening loss indicates ongoing financial challenges for Vodafone Idea despite revenue growth.
Entities
Vodafone Idea· CompanyAbhijit Kishore· PersonKumar Mangalam Birla· PersonIndia· Country
Source
Business Standard
