BS EDIT: With govt support, Vi must now raise capital & rebuild trust

By Business StandardPublished On Apr 2, 2025

The government has converted Rs 36,950 crore of Vi’s dues into equity, raising its stake to 49 per cent

Turning Vi into a PSU would be counterproductive, especially when BSNL and MTNL need investment

Why is Vi receiving such support without promoter investment? Taxpayers deserve answers

Vi was the only telco to opt for equity conversion under the 2021 telecom reforms

With a 19 per cent stock surge, Vi must now use the momentum to raise fresh funds

Vi’s survival depends on promoter action, capital infusion, and regaining customer trust