Vi’s Losses Mount; Moondra Term as CEO Ends

Vi’s losses mount; Moondra term as CEO ends

The move comes at a critical juncture for Vodafone Idea, which continues to grapple with mounting losses, huge government debt, stalled fund-raising efforts, and uncertain capex execution plans.

Vodafone Idea promotes COO to chief

Vodafone Idea appointed COO Abhijit Kishore to take over as CEO, with the three-year term of the current chief Akshaya Moondra set to end next week. Kishore’s three-year term is due to begin on 19 August. He joined the operator in March 2015 and held multiple senior leadership roles including head of its enterprise business. Moondra has been at the helm during a turbulent time, with the company repeatedly turning to the markets for fresh fundrai…

Vi losses widens; COO Abhijit Kishore replaces Akshaya Moondra as CEO

New Delhi: Vodafone Idea reported a widening of its consolidated loss to Rs 6,608 crore in the first quarter ended June 30, 2025, mainly on account of an increase in finance cost and government levies. The Vodafone Idea (VIL) board approved the elevation of Chief Operating Officer Abhijit Kishore to the position of Chief Executive Officer with effect from August 19. He replaces Akshaya Moondra, whose three-year tenure ends on August 18. VIL's fi…

Vi reports lower-than-expected Q1 FY26 loss; new CEO named

India’s Vodafone Idea yesterday named insider Abhijit Kishore as CEO and reported a smaller-than-expected first-quarter loss as the telecom operator continued to benefit from the previous year’s price hikes. Kishore, currently chief operating officer, will replace CEO Akshaya Moondra when his term ends on August 18, the company said in an exchange filing, according to a […]

Vodafone Idea Announces CEO Transition: Abhijit Kishore to Succeed Akshaya Moondra

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) today announced a key leadership change, with Chief Operating Officer (COO) Abhijit Kishore set to take over as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Key Managerial Personnel from August 19, 2025. He will succeed Akshaya Moondra, whose three-year tenure as CEO concludes on August 18, 2025. The decision was approved by the company’s Board of Directors during its meeting held earlier today. The appointment follows the recom…