Vodafone Idea to consider raising funds worth ₹2,000-crore on Dec 9 via preferential issue to promoter group
Live MintVodafone Idea announced on Thursday, December 5, that its board will consider a proposal to raise ₹2,000 crore via preferential equity issuance belonging to Vodafone Group, one of its promoters. “A meeting of the Board of Directors of the company is scheduled to be held on Monday, 9 December 2024, inter-alia, to consider a proposal for raising of funds not exceeding ₹2,000 crore by way of issuance of equity shares and/or convertible securities on a preferential basis to one or more entities belonging to Vodafone Group,” said Vodafone Idea. Vodafone UK to sell remaining 3% stake in Indus Towers The development follows Vodafone Group’s announcement to sell a three-per cent stake in Indus Towers to clear its debt of $101 million, or about ₹856 crore, and use the residual amount to pay outstanding dues of its Indian venture, Vodafone Idea. In Vodafone Idea, the Vodafone Group holds a 22.56 per cent stake, the Aditya Birla Group 14.76 per cent, and the government has a 23.15 per cent stake.