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Vodafone gives students value for money packs
MUMBAI: It’s the beginning of a new academic year and with colleges set to reopen in a few days, students of Delhi-NCR are gearing up to one more exciting and challenging chapter of life.
For every college going student, one element that tops the list of priorities, is balancing their expenses with limited allowance allocated. For collegians, the mobile phone is the one most critical companion keeping them constantly connected with friends on Social media. For needs of every collegian, Vodafone India presents Vodafone Campus Survival Kit, a smart solution offering students unlimited calls, 1GB/day for 84 days to take care of their data need and the need to stay connected at all times. In addition there are multiple campus hacks to save pocket money and a trendy messenger bag free as part of the offer.
Vodafone Campus Survival Kit offers unlimited calling and 1 GB daily data packs to the students*. Each kit also contains a booklet of deals including recharge vouchers, discount coupons from Ola, Zomato and various other brands, plus a series of value for money life hacks.
Additionally Vodafone is engaging with young consumers on radio and other platforms by sharing fun value for money hacks.
Vodafone Delhi-NCR business head Alok Verma said, “The beginning of college life opens a world of opportunities and experiences for youngsters. While they want to use their new found freedom to explore these opportunities, their tight pocket allowance proves challenging.”
Vodafone has also set up free Wi-Fi hot spots across north campus; these locations are primarily favorite hangout places of students. Hudson Lane, Kamla Nehru market are among the other locations where free Wi-Fi has been made available by Vodafone. In addition Vodafone has a network of 110+ Wifi hotspots across Delhi-NCR.
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Angel One Q4 profit surges 83 per cent to Rs 320cr
year net profit dips 22 per cent to Rs 915cr as revenue softens slightly to Rs 5,137cr.
MUMBAI: Angel One has just earned its wings in style delivering a blockbuster Q4 that proves the brokerage giant is still flying high even in a cautious market. Standalone revenue from operations for the three months ended 31 March 2026 rose sharply to Rs 1,459cr, up from Rs 1,056cr a year ago. Total income stood at Rs 1,467cr. After all expenses, profit before tax came in at Rs 440cr, while net profit for the quarter surged 83 per cent to Rs 320cr (versus Rs 175cr last year). Basic EPS stood at Rs 3.52 and diluted at Rs 3.44.
For the full year ended 31 March 2026, revenue from operations was Rs 5,137cr compared with Rs 5,238cr in FY25. Total income reached Rs 5,152cr. Profit before tax was Rs 1,272cr, and net profit came in at Rs 915cr (down from Rs 1,172cr). Basic EPS was Rs 10.09 (from Rs 13.00) and diluted Rs 9.85 (from Rs 12.68).
Total comprehensive income for the quarter stood at Rs 321cr, while the full-year figure was Rs 913cr.
The strong quarterly performance reflects robust growth in interest income (Rs 455cr) and fees & commission (Rs 1,000cr), even as the full-year numbers moderated amid a softer overall environment. Finance costs rose to Rs 134cr in Q4 (full year Rs 437cr), while employee benefits stood at Rs 244cr for the quarter (full year Rs 1,067cr).
In a year when many brokers felt the pinch of muted market activity, Angel One has delivered a sparkling Q4 that shows its core broking engine is firing on all cylinders. With the books now closed on FY26, the Mumbai-based player has once again demonstrated that consistent execution and a sharp focus on retail participation continue to pay rich dividends in India’s booming capital markets.
