Vodafone Promoters Encumber 3.28 Bn Shares for Vodafone Idea Benefit

Vodafone Idea Ltd. received a disclosure under SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, from its Vodafone group promoters. The disclosure, dated October 06, 2026, details that various Mauritian and Indian promoters are creating an encumbrance, specifically a non-disposal undertaking, on 3,280,000,000 equity shares. These shares were previously earmarked on December 31, 2025, for a period of five years for the benefit of Vodafone Idea Limited. The Vodafone Promoters collectively hold approximately 16.07% of the company's equity share capital (15.46% on a fully diluted basis). The filing provides a breakdown of the shares being encumbered by each promoter entity.