Issuer

Vodafone Idea FPO

IPO Date: 18th to 22nd Apr 2024

IPO Price Band
Price Band
₹10 to ₹11
IPO Issue Size
Issue Size
₹18,000 Cr.
IPO Market Lot
Market Lot
1298 Shares
IPO Face Value
Face Value
₹10 Equity Share

Vodafone Idea FPO Details

VI FPO (Follow-on Public Offering) is a significant book-built issue with a total value of ₹18,000.00 crores. The entire issue consists of a fresh offering of 1,636.36 crore shares.

The subscription for VI FPO will open on April 18, 2024, and it will close on April 22, 2024. The allotment process is expected to be finalized on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Investors can look forward to VI FPO being listed on both the BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) and the NSE (National Stock Exchange), with the tentative listing date set for Thursday, April 25, 2024.

The price band for VI FPO shares has been set at ₹10 to ₹11 per share. For those interested in participating, the minimum lot size for an application is 1,298 shares. Retail investors need to make a minimum investment of ₹14,278.

Additionally, for Non-Institutional Investors (NII):

  • sNII (small NII) can invest in a minimum of 15 lots (19,470 shares), amounting to ₹214,170.
  • bNII (big NII) can invest in a minimum of 71 lots (92,158 shares), totaling ₹1,013,738.

The book running lead managers for the VI FPO are Axis Capital Limited, Jefferies India Private Limited, and SBI Capital Markets Limited. Meanwhile, Link Intime India Private Ltd serves as the registrar for this issue.

Vodafone Idea FPO Date, Market Lot & Price Band

IPO Opening Date April 18, 2024
IPO Closing Date April 22, 2024
Issue Type Book Built Issue IPO
Face Value ₹10 per share
IPO Price ₹10 to ₹11 per share
Market Lot 1298 Shares
Listing At BSE, NSE
Total Issue Size 16,363,636,363 shares (aggregating up to ₹18,000.00 Cr)
Fresh Issue 16,363,636,363 shares (aggregating up to ₹18,000.00 Cr)
Share holding pre issue 50,119,820,375
Share holding post issue 66,483,456,738
QIB Shares Offered Not more than 50% of the Net Issue
Retail Shares Offered Not less than 35% of the Net Issue
NII (HNI) Shares Offered Not less than 15% of the Net Issue

Vodafone Idea FPO Allotment & Listing Date

VI FPO opens on April 18, 2024, and closes on April 22, 2024.

Basis of Allotment Date April 23, 2024
Initiation of Refunds April 24, 2024
Credit of Shares to Demat Account April 24, 2024
IPO Listing Date April 25, 2024

Vodafone Idea FPO Lot Size

Investors can bid for a minimum of 1298 shares and in multiples thereof. The below table depicts the minimum and maximum investment by retail investors and HNI in terms of shares and amount.

Application Lots Shares Amount
Retail (Min) 1 1298 ₹14,278
Retail (Max) 14 18172 ₹199,892
S-HNI (Min) 15 19,470 ₹214,170
S-HNI (Max) 70 90,860 ₹999,460
B-HNI (Min) 71 92,158 ₹1,013,738

About Vodafone Idea FPO

Incorporated in March 1995, Vodafone Idea Limited is a prominent telecommunications service provider in India. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including voice, data, and value-added services across 2G, 3G, and 4G technologies. These services cater to both enterprises and consumers, encompassing short messaging and digital solutions.

As of December 31, 2023, Vodafone Idea boasts an impressive subscriber base of over 223.0 million, securing a substantial 19.3% market share. Its robust network handles an astounding 401 billion voice minutes and a staggering 6,004 billion MB of data.

Global Reach and IoT Collaborations:

  • Beyond India, Vodafone Idea extends its reach to 17 countries, serving 300M+ customers. Additionally, the company collaborates on Internet of Things (IoT) platforms with networks in 45 other countries.

A Legacy of Experience:

  • Operating under a strong brand forged from the combined expertise of Vodafone and Idea, the company draws upon three decades of industry knowledge.
  • In FY2023, Vodafone Idea reported a total income of ₹424,885 million, with ₹321,256 million for the nine months ending December 31, 2023.

Infrastructure and Coverage:

  • The company manages approximately 183,400 tower locations across India, providing broadband services to over 438,900 units. This extensive coverage spans more than a billion people.
  • The merger has significantly expanded their 4G population coverage, now reaching over 1 billion individuals.

Urban Presence:

  • With 2,300 branded urban stores in India, Vodafone Idea ensures coverage across over 95% of all districts, including both company-owned and franchisee-operated stores.

Workforce Strength:

  • As of December 31, 2023, the company employed a total of 12,598 individuals across all its operations.

Vodafone Idea FPO Objectives

The company proposes to utilise the Net Proceeds towards funding of the following objects:

Purchase of equipment for the expansion of the network infrastructure by: (a) setting up new 4G sites; (b) expanding the capacity of existing 4G Sites and new 4G sites; and (c) setting up new 5G sites.

Payment of certain deferred payments for spectrum to the DoT and the GST thereon and General corporate purposes.

Vodafone Idea FPO FAQs

VI FPO is a main-board FPO of 16,363,636,363 equity shares of the face value of ₹10 aggregating up to ₹18,000.00 Crores. The issue is priced at ₹10 to ₹11 per share. The minimum order quantity is 1298 Shares.

The FPO opens on April 18, 2024, and closes on April 22, 2024. Link Intime India Private Ltd is the registrar for the FPO. The shares are proposed to be listed on BSE, NSE.

The VI FPO opens on April 18, 2024 and closes on April 22, 2024.

VI FPO lot size is 1298 Shares, and the minimum amount required is ₹14,278.

You can apply in VI FPO online using either UPI or ASBA as payment method. ASBA IPO application is available in the net banking of your bank account. UPI IPO application is offered by brokers who don't offer banking services.

The finalization of Basis of Allotment for VI FPO will be done on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, and the allotted shares will be credited to your demat account by Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

Check the IPO allotment status.

The Vodafone Idea FPO listing date is April 25, 2024.

How to Apply in Vodafone Idea FPO with SMC?

  • To Bid online, you need
    Demat Account and Pan card.

  • Login to SMC account and
    select the Vodafone Idea FPO

  • Enter UPI Id & Mobile number

  • Place your number of bids
    with the exchange

  • A UPI mandate is sent to your
    UPI App to block your funds.