Vodafone Idea, also known as Vi, is a publicly owned company headquartered in India. The company was founded in 2018, following the merger of Vodafone India and Idea Cellular, and employs approximately 30,540 individuals. It reported $5.2 billion in revenue as of 2025. Functioning as an Indian telecom operator, it specializes in providing mobile services, broadband, and passive infrastructure services. Its offerings include 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G wireless services, alongside high-speed broadband.

2025 Revenue

Founded

2018

Headcount

30,532

Headquarters

India

Primary Segment

Telecoms

Ownership

Publicly Owned

News Summary:

On September 11, 2026, Vodafone Idea explored a potential network-sharing partnership with BSNL, which could involve roaming and the sharing of telecom towers and optical fibre infrastructure. Media reports indicate BSNL and Vi already have a limited intra-circle roaming arrangement in Delhi and Mumbai, allowing BSNL subscribers to access Vi’s network. Earlier on September 11, a consortium of lenders led by the State Bank of India agreed to provide approximately $3.5 billion in debt financing to Vodafone Idea Limited. This financing aims to help the debt-ridden telecom major rebuild its business.

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Vodafone Idea offers 5 products in the media and telecoms services industry. Vodafone Idea's product portfolio comprises of media and TV services, telecoms and consumer electronics.
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Vodafone Idea's revenues were $5.2B in 2025. Caretta Research has split Vodafone Idea's revenue into 5 different product categories, the largest of which is mobile services, which represents 37% of Vodafone Idea's revenue.
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Examples of Vodafone Idea's suppliers include Ericsson, Nokia and Ciena.

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