Vodafone Idea Capex Cycle: Kumar Mangalam Birla
By Rediff Money Desk, New Delhi Oct 15, 2024 12:06
Vodafone Idea's fundraise enables the telco to kick-start its capex cycle, placing it on a secure footing. Kumar Mangalam Birla highlights VIL's commitment to India's digital destiny.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI) The fundraise by Vodafone Idea enabled the telco to kick-start its capex cycle again, and that alongside other key initiatives will place it on a "more secure footing" to ensure that the company remains dynamic and competitive, Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla said on Tuesday.
Speaking at the inauguration of IMC and ITUWTSA 2024, Birla exuded confidence that with continued support of the government, Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL) will do its part in realising India's digital destiny.
"With the continued support of the government, I am confident that we will do our part to realise the Prime Minister's digital India destiny. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of India's telecom sector and I see it as a bridge to a more connected, empowered and prosperous India," he said.
VIL's fundraise has enabled the company to kick-start its capex cycle, he noted.
"Vodafone Idea has already announced the next phase of CapEx worth USD 3.6 billion with three global partners, Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung. These are all key steps that place VIL on a more secure footing and ensure that the company remains dynamic and competitive," he said.
He said one of the most pressing issues being addressed by the government, regulator and industry in the past year is spam control and fraud protection.
"As networks have grown, we have a potential risk to the public, especially from phishing schemes, fraudulent calls and spam messages. These undermine public confidence in communication systems and also put people's personal and financial security at risk," he said.
Birla said that VIL, in collaboration with the government and regulatory bodies, is making significant strides in combating this menace.
"Vodafone Idea is committed to bringing new and innovative solutions that will fundamentally address spam and fraud at the very core. Public awareness campaigns too are helping to educate users about how to identify and avoid spams," he said.
Speaking at the inauguration of IMC and ITUWTSA 2024, Birla exuded confidence that with continued support of the government, Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL) will do its part in realising India's digital destiny.
"With the continued support of the government, I am confident that we will do our part to realise the Prime Minister's digital India destiny. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of India's telecom sector and I see it as a bridge to a more connected, empowered and prosperous India," he said.
VIL's fundraise has enabled the company to kick-start its capex cycle, he noted.
"Vodafone Idea has already announced the next phase of CapEx worth USD 3.6 billion with three global partners, Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung. These are all key steps that place VIL on a more secure footing and ensure that the company remains dynamic and competitive," he said.
He said one of the most pressing issues being addressed by the government, regulator and industry in the past year is spam control and fraud protection.
"As networks have grown, we have a potential risk to the public, especially from phishing schemes, fraudulent calls and spam messages. These undermine public confidence in communication systems and also put people's personal and financial security at risk," he said.
Birla said that VIL, in collaboration with the government and regulatory bodies, is making significant strides in combating this menace.
"Vodafone Idea is committed to bringing new and innovative solutions that will fundamentally address spam and fraud at the very core. Public awareness campaigns too are helping to educate users about how to identify and avoid spams," he said.
Source: PTI
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