Vodafone Idea Shares Surge 2.4% on Narrower-Than-Expected Loss in Q3 Results

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) shares jumped 2.4% after the company posted a narrower net loss in Q3 FY26 compared to previous quarters. The consolidated net loss narrowed to Rs 6,609 crore, down from higher losses in the preceding periods, aided by tariff hikes and operational efficiencies.

Revenue from operations marginally increased year-on-year by 0.6% to Rs 10,673 crore, supported by a healthier subscriber mix and 4G subscriber additions. The average revenue per user (ARPU) for the period improved to Rs 180, reflecting consumer upgrades and pricing revisions.

VIL’s 4G and 5G subscriber base grew to 127.8 million, with 4G network coverage expanding to 84.4% of India’s population. The company also reported a 38% increase in 4G data capacity and a 17% rise in 4G speeds over the past year.

Debt reduction efforts continued, with bank borrowings down to Rs 15.3 billion as of September 30, 2025, and cash and bank balances at Rs 30.8 billion. Capex for the quarter was Rs 1,750 crore.

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) shares jumped 2.4% after the company posted a narrower net loss in Q3 FY26 compared to previous quarters. The consolidated net loss narrowed to Rs 6,609 crore, down from higher losses in the preceding periods, aided by tariff hikes and operational efficiencies.

Revenue from operations marginally increased year-on-year by 0.6% to Rs 10,673 crore, supported by a healthier subscriber mix and 4G subscriber additions. The average revenue per user (ARPU) for the period improved to Rs 180, reflecting consumer upgrades and pricing revisions.

VIL’s 4G and 5G subscriber base grew to 127.8 million, with 4G network coverage expanding to 84.4% of India’s population. The company also reported a 38% increase in 4G data capacity and a 17% rise in 4G speeds over the past year.

Debt reduction efforts continued, with bank borrowings down to Rs 15.3 billion as of September 30, 2025, and cash and bank balances at Rs 30.8 billion. Capex for the quarter was Rs 1,750 crore.

Key Highlights:

Shares up 2.4% on announcement of smaller net loss of Rs 6,609 crore​

Revenue steady at Rs 10,673 crore; ARPU rose to Rs 180​

4G/5G subscriber base reached 127.8 million with expanded network coverage​

Reduced bank debt and maintained healthy cash reserves​

Capex spends support network expansion and 5G rollout​

Sources: Moneycontrol, NSE India filings, Economic Times, Vodafone Idea Investor Presentation

Shares up 2.4% on announcement of smaller net loss of Rs 6,609 crore​

Revenue steady at Rs 10,673 crore; ARPU rose to Rs 180​

4G/5G subscriber base reached 127.8 million with expanded network coverage​

Reduced bank debt and maintained healthy cash reserves​

Capex spends support network expansion and 5G rollout​

Sources: Moneycontrol, NSE India filings, Economic Times, Vodafone Idea Investor Presentation