Vodafone Idea (Vi) reported revenue growth for Q2FY26, with revenue standing at ₹111.9 billion, a 2.4% YoY increase. The company continues to focus on enhanced customer experience through 4G coverage expansion and 5G services rollout across 17 circles. Customer ARPU increased to ₹180, reflecting a YoY growth of 8.7%. Vi is engaged with lenders to secure debt financing for broader capex plans.
Financial Performance
Vodafone Idea (Vi) announced its financial results for Q2FY26, highlighting the following key metrics:
- Revenue from Operations: Increased to ₹111.9 billion, showing a year-over-year growth of 2.4%.
- Cash EBITDA: Stood at ₹22.5 billion.
- Customer ARPU: Improved to ₹180, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 8.7% when compared to Q2FY25’s ₹166.
Network and Subscriber Growth
Vi has made significant strides in expanding its network capabilities:
- 4G/5G Subscriber Base: Reached 127.8 million.
- 4G Network Coverage: Expanded to cover 84.4% of the population.
- Data Capacity: Increased by approximately 38%.
- 4G Speeds: Improved by around 17% since March 2024.
Strategic Developments
Vodafone Idea is actively pursuing several strategic initiatives:
- 5G Services: Launched and expanded 5G services to 17 circles.
- Debt Reduction: Reduced debt from banks to ₹15.3 billion as of September 30, 2025.
- Vi Protect: Introduced new network security initiatives under the Vi Protect umbrella.
Focus on Growth
Abhijit Kishore, CEO, Vodafone Idea Limited, stated that the company is focused on expanding 4G coverage to 90% of the population and growing its 5G footprint, while also securing debt financing to support capex plans of ₹500-550 billion.
Source: BSE
