Vodafone Idea shares climb nearly 11% in three sessions on tariff hike hopes

$IDEA dea shares surged nearly 11% over three sessions ending Friday, closing at Rs 14.11 after a 4.44% gain that day. The rally followed Bharti Airtel’s decision to withdraw select low-cost prepaid plans, a step expected to lift its average revenue per user (ARPU) and spark sector-wide tariff increases. Analysts note that a similar move by Vodafone Idea could boost its ARPU and revenue. Recent subscriber growth after years of decline, rising ARPU, and planned network investments have also supported sentiment. Brokerages see potential further upside, though they advise selective buying after the sharp rise and close monitoring of execution and ***** broader telecom index also advanced as investors priced in improved monetisation across the industry.