Friday, October 31, 2025

Vodafone Idea: The Underdog That Keeps… Not Quite Dying?

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First off, if you’ve been following Vi (Vodafone Idea, if you’re new here), you probably already know the vibe: hanging by a thread, but refusing to let go. Their share price? It’s been in the low double digits or even single digits for what feels like forever. It’s like that one friend who keeps promising they’re gonna get it together next year, but every year is just… vibes.

In May 2024, their share price was floating around ₹13-₹15-ish (it moves a bit, but not in any crazy way), and a lot of retail investors were still riding the hope train. Why? Because of two words: government support. And also, maybe, a sprinkle of FOMO.

So, What’s the Vodafone Idea Share Price Target 2025 ?

Okay, let’s just get into the messy predictions. Depending on who you ask (or which finfluencer’s YouTube channel you fall into at 2 a.m.), the share price target for 2025 ranges wildly. I’ve seen:

Conservative takes: ₹15–₹18 (basically flat, maybe a small bump if things don’t implode)

Optimistic takes: ₹25–₹30 (if Vi somehow pulls off fundraising, expands 5G, and doesn’t bleed subscribers)

Hopium-fueled Reddit dreams: ₹50+ (lol okay, but let’s not bet the rent money on this one)

Honestly, hitting ₹30 would already be a massive win. That’d mean over 100% return from where it was chilling in 2024 — which sounds amazing, but also requires a lot of “ifs” to click.

Some Real Talk on Why It’s So Messy

Debt. So much debt. Last I checked, Vi owes over ₹2 lakh crore (that’s with a ‘C’), mostly to the government and lenders. Imagine trying to pay off a credit card bill while unemployed and still flexing on Insta. That’s Vi.

Subscriber base shrinking. People keep jumping ship to Jio or Airtel. And 5G? Vi’s rollout is… let’s be generous and call it slow-mo. Airtel and Jio are already flexing their 5G muscles while Vi’s still asking for directions.

Fundraising drama. Every few months, there’s a new headline like “Vodafone Idea in talks with investors,” but then… nothing. It’s like someone always about to start going to the gym.

But Hey, There’s Still Hope?

Yeah. Surprisingly. The biggest bullish signal? The government not letting it die. They’ve converted dues into equity, given moratoriums, and basically said, “We’re not letting this become a duopoly.” That’s actually a pretty big deal.

Also, retail investor interest is still kind of weirdly strong. Check any finance Facebook group or stock market Telegram — Vi is always being talked about. It’s like that underdog stock everyone keeps rooting for, even when logic says don’t.

A Few Lesser-Known Bits

As of early 2024, Vi still had over 200 million subscribers. That’s not nothing — that’s more than the population of most countries.

Some analysts quietly mention that if Vi manages just a 10-15% ARPU (average revenue per user) boost and cuts costs a bit, it could swing to a weird kind of breakeven situation. That’s a huge if, though.

Institutional interest is basically MIA. Mutual funds don’t touch it much. Foreign investors? Barely sniffing around. It’s all small players holding the bag… or hoping to pass it.

TL;DR (but with vibes)

Vodafone Idea share price target for 2025? If I had to take a stab, I’d say somewhere between ₹18 and ₹28 is plausible if they raise funds and don’t lose more ground. Anything above ₹30 would be kind of miraculous — not impossible, but definitely not something to count on without major moves. Below ₹15? Still totally on the table if they flop harder.

Just… don’t go all in unless you’re cool with some chaos. This one’s not your safe “long-term wealth compounding” bet — it’s more like betting on a comeback concert from a band that peaked in 2008.

Anyway, I’m watching it too. Might buy 100 shares just for the drama.

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