Vodafone Idea Ltd

Vodafone Idea Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Manoj Murali as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the company, effective October 19, 2026. This decision was approved by the Board of Directors based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Mr. Murali brings over 25 years of experience in the telecom and mobility sectors, having held leadership positions at companies like Ola Electric, Reliance Jio, and Bharti Airtel. His expertise spans sales, marketing, distribution, operations, and customer experience across various business segments.

Vodafone Idea Ltd's promoters, comprising entities like Euro Pacific Securities Ltd, Al-Amin Investments Limited, and others, have disclosed the encumbrance of 3,280,000,000 equity shares. This action is in relation to shares earmarked for the benefit of the Target Company as per an amendment to an implementation agreement dated March 20, 2017. The encumbrance, in the form of a non-disposal undertaking, applies to these specific shares for a period of five years from the amendment's execution date. The Vodafone Promoters collectively hold approximately 16.07% of the company's equity share capital.

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.

Vodafone Idea Limited has announced the closure of its trading window for designated persons, effective from October 1, 2026. This measure is in compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, and the company's internal code of conduct. The trading window will remain shut until 48 hours after the declaration and dissemination of the Unaudited Financial Results (Standalone and Consolidated) for the second quarter ending September 30, 2026. This is a standard regulatory procedure to prevent potential insider trading during periods when sensitive financial information is being finalized.

Vodafone Idea Limited has received an order from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) levying a financial disincentive of ₹2,00,000. This penalty is due to the company failing to meet Quality of Service (QoS) parameters in various service areas during November 2025, as per the Standards of Quality of Service of Access (Wireline and Wireless) and Broadband (Wireline and Wireless) Service Regulations, 2024. The company is currently reviewing the order and evaluating its next steps. The maximum financial impact is limited to the disincentive amount levied.

Vodafone Idea Limited has announced the appointment of Ms. Gopika Pant as an Additional Director, qualifying as an Independent Woman Director. Her appointment is effective from September 17, 2026, for a term of five years, subject to shareholder approval. Ms. Pant brings over 40 years of extensive legal experience, specializing in corporate and commercial laws, cross-border transactions, private equity, and more. She is not related to any existing director on the board and is not debarred from holding a directorship.

Vodafone Idea Ltd has received an order from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) levying a financial disincentive of ₹2,00,000. This penalty is due to the company failing to meet the benchmark Quality of Service parameters in various service areas for October 2025, as per the Standards of Quality of Service of Access (Wireline and Wireless) and Broadband (Wireline and Wireless) Service Regulations, 2024. The company is currently reviewing the order and evaluating its next steps. The maximum financial impact is limited to the disincentive levied.

Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has launched a new brand identity, evolving its visual representation from a particle to a dynamic 3D sphere. This refresh signifies optimism and future possibilities for the company. Vi has also roped in Shah Rukh Khan for an upcoming campaign to tease a larger brand transformation. The new identity, which will be progressively rolled out from September 1, aims to position Vi as a partner creating meaningful experiences beyond just telecom services, supported by network expansion and innovative offerings.

Vodafone Idea Limited has officially announced a change in its corporate logo, effective September 1, 2026. This rebranding initiative aims to reflect the company's optimism and future possibilities. The new logo is designed to carry forward the trust established over the years. The company plans to roll out strategic launches, new campaigns, and customer engagement experiences in the coming weeks to support this visual evolution. The updated logo and related information will be available on the company's website, www.myvi.in.

Vodafone Idea Limited has been assigned an ESG rating of "60" for FY 2026 by CRISIL ESG Ratings and Analytics Limited. Notably, the company did not engage CRISIL ESG for this rating; it was independently and voluntarily assigned based on publicly available information. This rating is now accessible on Vodafone Idea's official website.