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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li> Vodafone Idea (VIL) is India’s third largest telecom operator with ~24.7 crore wireless customers in India</li><li>Given the balance sheet stress and delayed 4G network expansion, it lags the key listed peers in terms of 4G network coverage, ARPU and margins</li><li>While recent government relief measures ensure survival of VIL, staying competitive will be function of how quickly it raises funds</li></ul><div class="content-highlight"><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></div>

 Vodafone Idea (VIL) is India’s third largest telecom operator with ~24.7 crore wireless customers in IndiaGiven the balance sheet stress and delayed 4G network expansion, it lags the key listed peers in terms of 4G network coverage, ARPU and marginsWhile recent government relief measures ensure survival of VIL, staying competitive will be function of how quickly it raises fundsContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited

Motilal Oswal

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited

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<p>Following Bharti and after months of expectation, VIL finally announced a tariff hike to the tune of 20% across its price plans, effective from 25th Nov'21. It is now important for RJio to follow suit to ensure sustainability of the tariff hikes. VIL's ARPU, which stands at a mere INR109 (40% below Bharti), given the higher proportion of customers on lower base plans, could see a big push, provided it doesn't see a huge market share loss.</p><div class="content-highlight"><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></div>

Following Bharti and after months of expectation, VIL finally announced a tariff hike to the tune of 20% across its price plans, effective from 25th Nov'21. It is now important for RJio to follow suit to ensure sustainability of the tariff hikes. VIL's ARPU, which stands at a mere INR109 (40% below Bharti), given the higher proportion of customers on lower base plans, could see a big push, provided it doesn't see a huge market share loss.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

VIL hikes Prepaid tariffs by 20
%, all eyes now on RJio

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Geojit BNP Paribas

Geojit

<p>Amidst liquidity pressures, declining subscriber base and lower ARPU, it is yet to be seen how the company will manage its debt servicing in the coming quarters. Given existing uncertainties, we remain cautious on the stock and maintain our HOLD rating with a revised target price of Rs. 7.0 based on 7.8x FY23E EV/EBITDA. Continued de-growth in subscribers and ARPU impacts topline Revenue fell 14.1% YoY to Rs.</p><div class="content-highlight"><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></div>

Amidst liquidity pressures, declining subscriber base and lower ARPU, it is yet to be seen how the company will manage its debt servicing in the coming quarters. Given existing uncertainties, we remain cautious on the stock and maintain our HOLD rating with a revised target price of Rs. 7.0 based on 7.8x FY23E EV/EBITDA. Continued de-growth in subscribers and ARPU impacts topline Revenue fell 14.1% YoY to Rs.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Vodafone Idea: Lockdown Restrictions Impact Performance

<p>Adjusted EBITDA (excluding one-offs on pre Ind AS 116) stood at INR12.8b v/s INR17.1b QoQ. This was attributed to the sharp subscriber churn due to the COVID-led lockdown and fall in ARPUs. With EBITDA (pre-Ind AS 116) of INR38.5b in 2HFY22E, it will be challenging to invest in growing its network and service upcoming repayments of: a) INR64.7b NCDs in FY22, b) INR82b deferred spectrum payment, and c) AGR installment.</p><div class="content-highlight"><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></div>

Adjusted EBITDA (excluding one-offs on pre Ind AS 116) stood at INR12.8b v/s INR17.1b QoQ. This was attributed to the sharp subscriber churn due to the COVID-led lockdown and fall in ARPUs. With EBITDA (pre-Ind AS 116) of INR38.5b in 2HFY22E, it will be challenging to invest in growing its network and service upcoming repayments of: a) INR64.7b NCDs in FY22, b) INR82b deferred spectrum payment, and c) AGR installment.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Fall in earnings continues; needs immediate liquidity support

<p>Except 4G subscriber base, all the other KPIs signal weak performance for VIL in this quarter. Despite management's committed focus to expand coverage and capacity, company's future prospects largely depend on its ability to generate higher ARPU and a near-immediate need of fund infusion to keep the operations going. Keeping a close watch on the developments, we maintain our HOLD rating on the stock with a revised TP of Rs.</p>
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Except 4G subscriber base, all the other KPIs signal weak performance for VIL in this quarter. Despite management's committed focus to expand coverage and capacity, company's future prospects largely depend on its ability to generate higher ARPU and a near-immediate need of fund infusion to keep the operations going. Keeping a close watch on the developments, we maintain our HOLD rating on the stock with a revised TP of Rs.
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India

Vodafone Idea Limited operates as a telecom service provider. The Company offers 2G, 3G, and 4G mobile services, as well as mobile payments, advanced enterprise offerings, and entertainment. Vodafone Idea serves customers in India.

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Motilal Oswal

Vodafone Idea: Lockdown Restrictions Impact Performance

Amidst liquidity pressures, declining subscriber base and lower ARPU, it is yet to be seen how the company will manage its debt servicing in the...

Geojit

Fall in earnings continues; needs immediate liquidity support

Adjusted EBITDA (excluding one-offs on pre Ind AS 116) stood at INR12.8b v/s INR17.1b QoQ. This was attributed to the sharp subscriber churn due to...

Motilal Oswal

VODAFONE IDEA: Q4FY21 Update

Except 4G subscriber base, all the other KPIs signal weak performance for VIL in this quarter. Despite management's committed focus to expand...

Geojit