Vodafone Idea Q1 results: Loss widens to Rs 6,608 crore on higher finance cost, revenue up 5% as ARPU rises 15% YoY

Vodafone Idea's net loss widened to Rs 6,608 crore in the June quarter, impacted by higher finance costs, despite a revenue increase of 5% to Rs 11,022.5 crore. Average revenue per user (ARPU) improved by 15% year-on-year, reaching Rs 177. The telecom operator's debt stood at Rs 1,944.5 crore, with deferred payment obligations of Rs 1,99,140.3 crore.