- Total income
- ₹44,594 Cr
- Profit
- ₹-27,383 Cr

About Vodafone Idea Limited
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Vodafone Idea Limited is a public limited company based in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. It operates in the telecom service providers segment of the telecommunications sector. It was incorporated on 14 March 1995 and has been in existence for over 31 years.
Vodafone Idea is ranked #64 on the Fortune India 500 (2025). It is part of the Nifty 500 and BSE 500 indices. Its director Kumar Mangalam Birla and family are #6 among India's richest people (2026).
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ahmedabad, under CIN L32100GJ1996PLC030976. Its GSTIN is 24AAACB2100P1Z3 (Gujarat). The company holds 52 GST registrations, of which 44 are active. Its shares are listed on BSE: 532822 and NSE: IDEA.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1,36,950 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1,08,343 Cr. It was formerly known as Birla Communications Ltd. It is led by directors including Himanshu Kapania and Sunil Sood.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 27 August 2026, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2026. The registered office is at Suman Tower Plot No.18 Sector – 11, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India – 382011.
As per the financials filed for FY 2026, the company reported a revenue of ₹45,414 Cr, a growth of 2% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹34,552 Cr (net margin 76.1%) and EBITDA of ₹78,151 Cr (EBITDA margin 172.1%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 2% over three years and 2% over five years.
The company has about 9,614 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 9 subsidiaries and 1 joint venture.
The company is associated with 4 brands: Vi Movies and TV, Vodafone India, Idea Cellular and Vi. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹45,526 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹92,985 Cr on record. Court records list 17,441 cases involving the company, including 15,233 filed by the company and 2,210 filed against it; 899 cases are pending. The company has 105 deals on record (75 market trades, 10 funding rounds, 9 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹18,263 Cr; the latest was in January 2026. Its 7 peer companies in the Telecom industry (Telecom Service Providers) are compared by revenue, 2 larger and 5 smaller; the largest is Bharti Airtel Limited with revenue of ₹1,74,559 Cr. The company has 105 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2010 and 2024, listing 4,994 overdue payments to 803 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website vodafoneidea.com.
Name History of Vodafone Idea Limited
Vodafone Idea has undergone 4 name changes throughout its history. The current legal name is Vodafone Idea Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Vodafone Idea Limited | Current |
| Birla Communications Ltd | Previous |
| Birla At & T Communications Ltd | Previous |
| Idea Cellular Limited | Previous |
CIN History of Vodafone Idea Limited
Vodafone Idea has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U32100GJ1996PLC030976. The current CIN is L32100GJ1996PLC030976, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| L32100GJ1996PLC030976 | Current |
| U32100GJ1996PLC030976 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Vodafone Idea
- Valuation
- ₹1,10,730 Cr
- 1-year change
- +96%
- #6 Kumar Mangalam Birla & family ₹2,68,700 Cr
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- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressSuman Tower Plot No.18 Sector – 11, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India – 382011
- IndustryTelecom, Telecom Service Providers
- Company details, directors and signatories
- Historical financials and ratios
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Associated Brands with Vodafone Idea Limited
Vodafone Idea operates multiple associated brands including Vi Movies and TV, Vodafone India, and Idea Cellular. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Offers a subscription-based video streaming platform for entertainment. | vimoviesandtv.in | |
| Serves as a provider of cellular telecom services. | vodafone.in | |
| Telecommunication services are provided across India by Idea Cellular. | ideacellular.com | |
| Mobile telecommunication and wireless internet services are provided. | myvi.in |
Business Activity of Vodafone Idea Limited
The main business activity of Vodafone Idea is information and communication. In detail, this covers wired, wireless or satellite telecommunication activities.
| Main Activity Group Code | Description of Main Activity | Business Activity Code | Description of Business Activity | Turnover Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | J5 | Wired, wireless or satellite Telecommunication activities | Locked |
Business activity turnover details
Turnover share and past changes in activity are in the company report.
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Financials of Vodafone Idea Limited FY 2026 filings available
Vodafone Idea Limited reported revenue of ₹45,414 Cr (up 2% YoY) for FY 2026.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of Vodafone Idea Limited
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 2% over five years, including 2% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 308% in the latest year. Three- and five-year figures are compounded annual growth rates (CAGR): the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary of Vodafone Idea Limited
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Financial Ratios of Vodafone Idea Limited
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Board of Directors of Vodafone Idea Limited
Vodafone Idea has 12 current directors and 35 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Himanshu Kapania | Director | 31 Aug 2018 | 8 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Sunil Sood | Director | 24 Feb 2021 | 5 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Sushil Agarwal Also directs: Grasim Industries Ltd, Hindalco Industries Limited, Aditya Birla Capital Limited and 5 more | Director | 04 Aug 2021 | 5 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Anjani Agrawal Also directs: Ultratech Cement Limited, Hindalco Industries Limited, Welspun Corp Limited and 5 more | Director | 27 Aug 2022 | 4 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Suresh Choithram Vaswani Also directs: Wyser Venture Partners LLP, Icici Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited, Mastek Limited and 1 more | Director | 08 Feb 2019 | 7 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Ravinder Takkar Also directs: Cable and Wireless Global (India) Private Limited | Director | 31 Aug 2018 | 8 Years 1 Months | Current |
Peer Comparison of Vodafone Idea Limited
Vodafone Idea Limited is compared with the companies closest to it by revenue in the Telecom industry (Telecom Service Providers). Net profit, margin and employee counts of each company are in the company report.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bharti Airtel Limited Listed | ₹1,74,559 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 15.0% | •••• | Gurugram, Haryana, India |
| Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited | ₹1,15,088 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 14.0% | •••• | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Vodafone Idea Limited this company | ₹45,414 Cr (FY 2026) | •••• | •••• | 2.0% | •••• | Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India |
| Vodafone India Limited | ₹35,127 Cr (FY 2018) | •••• | •••• | -19.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Vodafone Mobile Services Limited | ₹33,211 Cr (FY 2018) | •••• | •••• | -17.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited | ₹23,446 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 10.0% | •••• | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Tata Communications Limited Listed | ₹21,049 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | 16.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Aircel Limited | ₹11,469 Cr (FY 2017) | •••• | •••• | -1.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Peers are the five companies nearest above and the five nearest below Vodafone Idea by revenue in the Telecom industry (Telecom Service Providers), from the latest filed financials of each company. Net profit, margin and employee counts of each peer are in the company report.
Auditor Details of Vodafone Idea Limited
Vodafone Idea Limited is audited by S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Name | Status | Appointment Date | Cessation Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP | Locked | Locked | Locked |
Complete auditor history
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Ownership and Shareholding of Vodafone Idea Limited
Shareholding and ownership data
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Charges & Borrowings of Vodafone Idea Limited
| Date | Lender | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2025 | Idbi Trusteeship Services Limited | ₹3,300 Cr | Open |
| 23 Jun 2025 | State Bank of India | ₹3,000 Cr | Open |
| 21 Dec 2021 | State Bank of India | ₹1,000 Cr | Open |
| 27 Nov 2019 | State Bank of India | ₹2,150 Cr | Open |
| 20 Aug 2019 | Others | ₹1,150 Cr | Open |
Total charge records: 131 View all charges
Deals & Funding of Vodafone Idea Limited
Vodafone Idea Limited has 105 deals on record (75 market trades, 10 funding rounds, 9 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹18,263 Cr; the latest was in January 2026.
Deals on record (5 of 105)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Market trade | ₹706.17 Cr | Buyer: Jump Trading Financial India Private Limited Seller: Jump Trading Financial India Private Limited |
| Dec 2025 | Market trade | ₹761.41 Cr | Buyer: Jump Trading Financial India Private Limited Seller: Jump Trading Financial India Private Limited |
| Oct 2025 | Market trade | ₹592.61 Cr | Buyer: Jump Trading Financial India Private Limited Seller: Jump Trading Financial India Private Limited |
| Apr 2025 | Market trade | ₹785.68 Cr | Buyer: Goldman Sachs (Singapore) Pte - Odi Seller: Nokia Solutions and Networks India Private Limited |
| Sep 2024 | Market trade | ₹10.32 Cr | Buyer: Findoc Investmart Private Limited Seller: an individual |
Full deal history
All 105 deals with amounts, valuations, instruments and every party are in the company report.
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Legal Cases of Vodafone Idea Limited
Vodafone Idea Limited has 17,441 court cases on record: 15,233 filed by Vodafone Idea, 2,210 filed against it. 899 cases are pending and 16,542 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 14,255 | 542 | 410 |
| High courts | 2,911 | 1,512 | 397 |
| Supreme Court | 274 | 155 | 92 |
| NCLAT | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 17,441)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District court, South, Delhi | Commercial suit | Filed against the company by Manash Lifestyle Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| District court, North West, Delhi | Court case (CS (COMM.)) | Filed against the company by LR Builders Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| District court, Chandigarh | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed by the company against Zexpress Pvt Ltd. | Disposed |
| District court, Shahdara, Delhi | Court case (Civ Suit) | Filed against the company | Pending |
| High Court of Delhi | Arbitration matter | Filed against the company by M/S Sanchar Care | Pending |
Full case history
All 17,441 cases with case numbers, court, year-wise trend, opposite parties and decision dates are in the company report.
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MSME Payment Delays by Vodafone Idea Limited
Vodafone Idea Limited has 105 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2010 and 2024, listing 4,994 overdue payments to 803 micro and small suppliers. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (5 of 803)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| DBS Mintek Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| Abc Customer Service Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| Revassure Business Management Services Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• |
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Full MSME payment history
Every supplier, amount and due date from all 105 MSME Form 1 returns is in the company report.
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named. Amounts, due dates and filing dates are in the company report.
Employees and EPFO Compliance at Vodafone Idea Limited
Vodafone Idea Limited has a workforce of 9,614 employees as of Mar 28, 2024.
Employee and EPFO history
Monthly headcount, contribution history and filing status are in the company report.
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Group Structure of Vodafone Idea Limited
Vodafone Idea has 9 subsidiary companies and 1 joint venture. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares Held |
|---|---|---|
| You Broadband India Limited | U51909MH2000PLC139321 | Locked |
| Vodafone Idea Telecom Infrastructure Limited | U64200GJ2007PLC106772 | Locked |
| Vodafone Idea Shared Services Limited | U64204MH2016PLC287257 | Locked |
| Vodafone Foundation | U65999MH2008NPL182612 | Locked |
| Vodafone M-Pesa Limited | U67100MH2014PLC258108 | Locked |
| Vodafone Idea Technology Solutions Limited | U72900MH2014PLC260105 | Locked |
Showing major subsidiaries. Total: 9.
Recent Activity on Vodafone Idea Limited
Vodafone Idea Limited has 79 board changes on record since 2002: 47 appointments and 32 cessations. The latest: Gopika Pant was appointed as Additional Director on 17 Sep 2026.
329 earlier events are listed in the company report.
Credit Ratings, Litigation & Regulatory Alerts for Vodafone Idea Limited
Credit ratings, litigation, and regulatory alerts
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Subsidiaries & Group Companies of Vodafone Idea Limited
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GST Compliance of Vodafone Idea Limited
Vodafone Idea has 52 GST registrations: 44 active and 8 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24AAACB2100P1Z3 | Gujarat | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 24AAACB2100P2Z2 | Gujarat | Active | 13 Jul 2017 |
| 02AAACB2100P1Z9 | Himachal Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 03AAACB2100P1Z7 | Punjab | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
GST registrations and filing compliance
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MCA Filings & Documents of Vodafone Idea Limited
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vodafone Idea Limited
Vodafone Idea is an active public limited company based in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. The company works in telecom service providers, within the telecom industry. It was incorporated on 14 March 1995 (31+ years old) and is registered under CIN L32100GJ1996PLC030976. Listed on BSE: 532822 and NSE: IDEA.
Vodafone Idea reported revenue of ₹45,414 Cr for FY 2026 (up 2% YoY).
Vodafone Idea has 12 current directors:
- Himanshu Kapania - Director
- Sunil Sood - Director
- Sushil Agarwal - Director
- Anjani Agrawal - Director
- Suresh Choithram Vaswani - Director
- Ravinder Takkar - Director
- Kumar Mangalam Birla - Director
- Sunirmal Talukdar - Director
- Rajat Kumar Jain - Director
- Selcuk Karacay - Director
- Anil Berera - Additional Director
- Gopika Pant - Additional Director
Vodafone Idea reported a net profit of ₹34,552 Cr (net margin 76.1%) and EBITDA of ₹78,151 Cr (EBITDA margin 172.1%) for FY 2026, as per its filed financial statements.
The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of the revenue of Vodafone Idea is 2% over three years and 2% over five years. In the latest year (FY 2026) revenue rose 2%. CAGR is the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year.
The GSTIN of Vodafone Idea is 24AAACB2100P1Z3, registered in Gujarat. The company has 52 GST registrations in all, of which 44 are active and 8 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 24AAACB2100P2Z2 (Gujarat), 02AAACB2100P1Z9 (Himachal Pradesh), 03AAACB2100P1Z7 (Punjab).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Vodafone Idea is L32100GJ1996PLC030976. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Yes. Vodafone Idea is listed on both BSE (code: 532822) and NSE (symbol: IDEA).
Vodafone Idea has 17,441 court cases on record: 15,233 filed by the company and 2,210 filed against it. 899 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Vodafone Idea was incorporated on 14 March 1995, making it 31+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ahmedabad.
Vodafone Idea has 105 deals on record (75 market trades, 10 funding rounds, 9 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹18,263 Cr; the latest was in January 2026.
The peers of Vodafone Idea by revenue are Bharti Airtel Limited, Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, Vodafone India Limited, Vodafone Mobile Services Limited, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited and 2 more, all in the Telecom industry (Telecom Service Providers).