India's Vodafone Idea jumps on report government may slash dues for telecos

Vodafone Idea

22/08/2025 09:43

** Shares of Vodafone Idea VODA.NS rise as much as 9.5% to 7.17 rupees, set for biggest one-day jump since April 21

** NDTV Profit reports citing sources that government may slash telecom dues for co, Bharti Airtel BRTI.NS

** BRTI is up 0.25%

** If approved, VODA's dues will be reduced to 280 billion rupees ($3.2 billion) from 834 billion rupees, while BRTI's dues will fall to 100 billion rupees from 420 billion rupees, the report said

** VODA, BRTI and the India government did not immediately respond to a Reuters' request for comment

** VODA shares are down 10.5% in 2025, while BRTI has gained 22%

($1 = 87.5000 Indian rupees)

 (Reporting by Nishit Navin in Bengaluru)

 ((nishit.navin@thomsonreuters.com))