Vodafone Idea has taken a significant step by clearing its outstanding Master Service Agreement (MSA) dues to Indus Towers. This was made possible through a capital infusion from its global parent company, Vodafone Group Plc. However, the telecom major's share price continues to reflect challenges, with substantial declines over the past few months.
Key Developments
Capital Infusion and Debt Clearance
Vodafone Idea utilized funds infused by Vodafone Group Plc to clear MSA dues to Indus Towers.
In a filing to the London Stock Exchange on January 10, Vodafone Plc confirmed that all obligations to Indus Towers under the security agreement had been fully satisfied.
Exit from Indus Towers
On December 5, Vodafone Group Plc exited Indus Towers by selling its remaining 79.2 million shares, representing 3% of Indus' share capital.
The sale raised ₹2,800 crore, with ₹890 crore allocated for repaying secured borrowings and transaction fees.
The remaining ₹1,910 crore was used to acquire 1.7 billion equity shares of Vodafone Idea via a preferential allotment, increasing Vodafone's stake in the company from 22.56% to 24.39%.
Share Price Performance
Vodafone Idea’s share price dropped 3.4% on January 10, closing at ₹7.66 per share on the BSE.
Over the past six months, the stock has declined more than 53%, and it remains over 30% below its FPO price of ₹11.
Historical Stock Movement
The telecom stock hit a 52-week high of ₹19.15 on June 28, 2024, and a 52-week low of ₹6.60 on November 22, 2024.
As of 2:25 PM on January 10, Vodafone Idea shares were trading at ₹7.75, marking a 2.27% intraday decline and a market capitalization of ₹54,017 crore.