# Vodafone Idea to raise Rs 45,000 crore from SBI-led lenders

2026-08-12T06:38:24+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk

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Vodafone Idea plans to secure debt capital from a consortium led by the State Bank of India to fund its Rs 45,000 crore capital expenditure plan, according to telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com. The fundraising aims to support the telecom operator's network expansion and technology upgrades. The SBI-led consortium is expected to provide financing, though the exact terms and timeline remain undisclosed. This move comes as Vodafone Idea seeks to strengthen its financial position amid intense competition in the Indian telecom sector.

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- telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com <https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/vodafone-idea-expects-to-raise-debt-capital-from-sbi-led-consortium-to-fund-its-45000-crore-capex-plan/133167801>

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