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Vodafone Idea loses 12.3 million subscribers in Q1 FY22
Mumbai: Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL) revenue has been declined by 4.7 per cent quarter on quarter (QoQ) to Rs 91.5 billion at the end of the first quarter FY22. EBITDA for the quarter was Rs 37.1 billion, with EBITDA margins at 40.5 per cent vs 45.9 per cent in Q4 FY21. The CapEx spend for the quarter was Rs 9.4 billion vs Rs 15.4 billion in the previous quarter.
The telecom company reported total gross debt (excluding lease liabilities and including interest accrued but not due) of Rs 1915.9 billion, as of 30 June. This includes deferred spectrum payment obligations of Rs 1060.1 billion and AGR liability of Rs 621.8 billion that are due to the government and debt from banks and financial institutions of Rs 234 billion. Cash and cash equivalents were Rs 9.2 billion and net debt stood at Rs 1906.7 billion.
The company said its broadband site count stood at 447,114, lower compared to 452,650 in Q4 FY21 as it continues to actively shut down 3G sites. “Our 4G network covers over one billion Indians as of 30 June,” it added.
The subscriber base has declined by 12.3 million and stands at 255.4 in this quarter vs 267.8 million in the previous quarter. The telco’s 4G base declined to 112.9 million vs 113.9 million in the previous quarter. The subscriber churn was 3.5 per cent in Q1 FY22 vs 3.0 in Q4 FY21. ARPU declined to Rs 104 vs Rs 107 in the previous quarter. The data volumes witnessed strong growth of 13.2 per cent quarter on quarter. Data usage per broadband subscriber surged to 14.6 GB/month vs 12.8 GB/month in the previous quarter.
“The severe second wave of COVID-19 caused significant disruptions and slowdown in economic activities,” said VIL managing director and chief executive officer, Ravinder Takkar. “During these challenging times, VIL continued to serve its customers and community at large by providing seamless connectivity as well as maintaining superior quality of services.”
“Vi GIGAnet’s superior network experience on both data and voice, is testified through top rankings in independent external reports. We continue to focus on executing our strategy to keep our customers ahead, and our cost optimisation plan remains on track to deliver the targeted savings. We are in active discussion with potential investors for fundraising, to achieve our strategic intent,” Takkar added.
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Parineeti Chopra hosts new parenting series Mom Talks on Zee5 and Bullet
Celebrity parents share honest stories in 9-episode show launching 4 April 2026.
MUMBAI: Parineeti Chopra is stepping into a brand-new role not on the big screen, but as the warm, relatable host helping parents navigate the beautiful chaos of raising children. Bullet microdrama and Zee5 have announced the launch of Mom Talks, a fresh content-led IP hosted by the popular actress. The 9-episode series brings together celebrity parents including Imran Khan, Neha Dhupia, Vikrant Massey & Sheetal, and Gauahar Khan & Zaid Darbar to share candid, real-life perspectives on everyday parenting.
Positioned as a high-engagement format, Mom Talks taps into the growing demand for authentic and credible parenting content. It also offers seamless, contextual integration opportunities for brands. The series is backed by a strong lineup of partners including Johnson’s Baby, GSK, Aveeno Baby, Mini Klub, Titan Eye+ and Cordelia Cruises.
Bullet microdrama app, co-founder & chief business officer Azim Lalani said the show exemplifies how content is evolving towards more rooted, sustained engagement. “It’s about bringing content that people come back to, while creating a natural space for brands to be part of the narrative,” he noted.
Mom Talks creator Bullet head of AVOD & partnerships Munaf Merchant explained the core idea, “We wanted to build a safe, honest, one-stop destination for parents seeking real answers to everyday questions.”
The first episodes will stream for free on ee5 AVOD starting 4 April 2026, with new episodes dropping every Friday and Saturday. The series will also be available on the Bullet microdrama app.
Speaking about their association, Peeyush Unikkat from Johnson’s Baby highlighted the brand’s focus on supporting modern parenting journeys, while Aakash Mehta from GSK emphasised the show’s role in making important health conversations more relatable for new parents.
In a digital space often filled with filtered perfection, Mom Talks promises something refreshingly real honest conversations, celebrity insights, and practical wisdom, all wrapped in Parineeti Chopra’s engaging presence. For Indian parents, this could be the parenting series they’ve been waiting to binge.
