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Vodafone Idea’s Spectrum Dues Conversion: Equity Lifeline or Same Old Gamble?

Summary Points: Vodafone Idea’s massive debt, once Rs 2.12 lakh crore, gets a trim as the government converts Rs 36,950 crore of spectrum dues into equity, taking a 49% stake. Total liabilities drop by 17.5% to Rs 1.75 lakh crore, but AGR dues and competition from Jio and Airtel still loom large. The government’s move…

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Vodafone Idea Debt Crisis 2025: Is This Stock Worth the Risk?

Summary Points: Vodafone Idea, born in 2018 from a merger, aimed to dominate telecom but got buried under debt. AGR dues hit Rs 58,254 crore in 2019, spiking to Rs 70,000 crore by 2025, with spectrum dues soaring to Rs 1.4 lakh crore. Cash injections—like Rs 18,000 crore in 2024—bring hope, but losses (Rs 7,100…