Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Vodafone Idea Raises ₹3,300 Crore via NCDs
Vodafone Idea, a big telecom company in India, recently raised ₹3,300 crore through a special kind of loan called Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs).
This money was raised by a subsidiary company called VITIL.
Many big investors, like foreign investors and financial companies, were interested in giving this money.
The money will be used to pay back some debts and to help Vodafone Idea improve its network and services.
The company's CEO said this shows that investors believe in their plans.
Vodafone Idea is also talking to banks about more long-term loans to support their plans to spend a lot of money on improving their network.
The company has a lot of debts, especially to the government, but they are also making some money and have many customers.
Vodafone Idea raised ₹3,300 crore through NCDs issued by its subsidiary VITIL.
The fundraise attracted interest from NBFCs, FPIs, and AIFs.
Proceeds will be used to repay VITIL's obligations to Vodafone Idea and bolster capex.
Vodafone Idea is engaged with lenders for additional debt financing to support broader capex plans.
The company's AGR dues stand at ₹78,500 crore as of September 2025.
- Who
- Vodafone Idea Telecom Infrastructure Limited (VITIL), a subsidiary of Vodafone Idea
- What
- Raised ₹3,300 crore through issuance of unlisted, unrated, secured Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs)
- When
- December 18, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To repay payment obligations to Vodafone Idea and bolster capex for business growth
- Amount Raised
- ₹3,300 crore
- Issuer
- Vodafone Idea Telecom Infrastructure Limited (VITIL)
- Investors
- NBFCs, FPIs, AIFs
- Purpose
- Repay obligations to Vi, bolster capex
- Debt Arranger
- JM Financial Products Ltd.
- AGR Dues
- ₹78,500 crore (as of September 2025)
- Current Capex
- ₹7,500-8,000 crore (current financial year)
- Subscriber Base
- 196.7 million (as of December 2025)
Sources
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