Shares of Vodafone Idea Ltd declined over 1 per cent during Monday’s trading session on the NSE despite the telecom operator reporting a sharp turnaround in its March quarter earnings for FY26, supported by a one-time accounting gain related to AGR dues. The telecom stock was trading at ₹12.78, down 1.31 per cent for the day, even as the company posted results that were largely viewed positively by market participants. Vodafone Idea also announced that it will receive ₹4,730 crore from an Aditya Birla Group entity, further strengthening investor sentiment around the company’s fundraising and recovery efforts.
Excluding the exceptional gain, Vodafone Idea continued to show signs of operational improvement during the quarter. Revenue from operations increased 2.9 per cent year-on-year to ₹11,332 crore, while EBITDA rose 4.9 per cent to ₹4,890 crore. The telecom operator also reported positive monthly subscriber additions beginning February 2026, driven by rapid 4G network expansion and a wider rollout of 5G services across key circles. The company’s improving subscriber trends and network enhancement initiatives have played a major role in boosting investor confidence in recent months.
Despite Monday’s decline, Vodafone Idea shares have delivered strong returns over multiple time periods. The stock has surged more than 27 per cent in the past one month, even amid broader market volatility. On a year-to-date basis, the telecom stock is up 1.55 per cent, while it has rallied nearly 68 per cent over the past one year. Over the longer term, Vodafone Idea has generated returns of more than 65 per cent in the last three years and around 45.43 per cent over the past five years, reflecting renewed investor interest amid the company’s operational recovery and ongoing network expansion plans.