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Vi boosts global travel plans in 145+ countries with double data and free calls this summer
MUMBAI: As outbound travel heats up for the summer, telecom major Vi has stepped up its international roaming (IR) offerings with a seasonally upgraded suite of postpaid plans. The refreshed plans now deliver double data, unlimited incoming calls, and added travel protection for Indian users heading abroad during peak vacation months.
India recorded a surge in international flyers with 64.5 million passengers between January and November 2024—an 11.4 per cent rise over the previous year, as per data from the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Tapping into this growing wanderlust, Vi has revised three IR postpaid plans starting at Rs 649, offering greater convenience, connectivity, and value for Indian travellers across over 145 countries.
Vi’s upgraded IR plans now include a limited-period double data offer:
● Rs 649 (1 day): 1 GB data (up from 500 MB), 50 outgoing minutes, 10 SMS, unlimited free incoming calls
● Rs 2999 (10 days): 10 GB data (up from 5 GB), 300 outgoing minutes, 50 SMS, unlimited free incoming calls
● Rs 3999 (30 days): 30 GB data (up from 12 GB), 1500 outgoing minutes, 100 SMS, unlimited free incoming calls
This upgrade ensures users can do more on-the-go-whether navigating city maps, making video calls, streaming shows, or handling work emails-with reduced data anxiety.
Adding to the hassle-free experience, Vi lets customers schedule roaming pack activations up to 60 days in advance. Travellers can activate their plans any time through the Vi app or website, selecting their destination, duration, and pack in just a few clicks.
To safeguard baggage blues, Vi continues its tie-up with Blue Ribbon Bags. For a nominal Rs 99, users receive up to Rs 19,800 compensation per bag if their checked luggage is delayed or lost beyond 96 hours of complaint registration.
Vi has also ensured that help is always on hand with 24×7 international roaming customer support-available for any network or service issue, wherever users may be.
With robust data packs, always-on assistance, and baggage protection, Vi’s new IR proposition turns global travel into a smoother ride-just in time for the school break exodus.
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Physicswallah acquires Nextseed Foundation for Rs 1 lakh
Edtech firm completes 100 per cent stake purchase, making it wholly owned subsidiary.
MUMBAI: Physicswallah just aced another acquisition because when you’re already teaching millions, why not add a non-profit to the syllabus for just a lakh? Physicswallah Limited announced on Thursday that it has completed the acquisition of Nextseed Foundation, a Section 8 non-profit company, making it a wholly owned subsidiary with effect from 18 March 2026. The transaction, approved by the board on 5 February 2026, involved purchasing 100 per cent of the issued and paid-up equity share capital for a consideration of Rs 1 lakh.
The deal marks the formal closure of the acquisition, with detailed disclosures already submitted to stock exchanges in February in line with SEBI’s Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR).
Nextseed Foundation will now operate as part of Physicswallah’s broader education ecosystem, aligning with the company’s ongoing strategy to diversify and strengthen its presence across segments.
The announcement comes on the heels of strong financial performance. Physicswallah reported a 34 per cent year-on-year increase in operating revenue to Rs 1,082 crore in Q3 FY26 (from Rs 810 crore in Q3 FY25). Net profit rose 33 per cent to Rs 102 crore (from Rs 77 crore), and surged 46 per cent sequentially from Rs 70 crore in Q2 FY26, crossing the Rs 100 crore quarterly mark for the first time.
In an edtech landscape where growth is the ultimate exam, Physicswallah isn’t just passing, it’s topping the class, one strategic move (and one very affordable acquisition) at a time.
