Sunil Sood

On the timeline for completion of the merger, he said it will happen by 2018. Earlier this year, Vodafone India and Idea Cellular had agreed to merge their operations to create the country's largest telecom operator worth of more than USD 23 billion with a 35 per cent market share.

Telco wars: Govt to work without bias, says Manoj Sinha

"COAI delegation came to meet me and they have expressed some concerns. I told them that Government does not work with bias... Our work is not to stop anyone or allow anyone... For us, consumer is prime most," Sinha said

Vodafone to join data war, announce plans in 1-2 days

Operators have upped the ante in the data war as Mukesh Ambani's Reliance may launch high-speed data and 4G voice services as early as August.

Vodafone India, i-banks to kick-off IPO talks today: Sources

CNBC-TV18 learns that investment banks along with Sunil Sood, MD and CEO of Vodafone India, will be holding discussions from today. Vodafone Group may raise over USD 2 billion via IPO of its Indian arm.

Data surge pushes Vodafone pre-tax profit up 4% to Rs 13115 cr

The British telco, which is planning to launch a share sale in the country, had reported earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation of Rs 12,598 crore in the year-ago period.

Vodafone India revenue rises 5% to Rs 44,490 cr in FY16

Vodafone India on May 17 reported a 5 percent jump in total revenue at Rs 44,490 crore for the fiscal ended March 31, on the back of data growth and customer additions

Vodafone gives thumbs-up to govt's spectrum initiatives

Hailing recent initiatives of the government like spectrum harmonisation and reduction of spectrum usage charges (SUC), Vodafone India today termed these as "progressive steps".

Vodafone aiming to have 33% women workforce by 2018: Sood

As it looks to increase women participation at the workplace, Vodafone India is aiming to have a 33 per cent women staff by 2018.

Vodafone sees market shake-up with Jio entry

Industry watchers are speculating that Jio's entry will usher in intense competition and lower rates

Vodafone launches 4G service in Mumbai

The operator also said it will offer free upgrades to 4G and extra data for Vodafone Red customers for a month.

Will launch 4G services from Kochi: Vodafone

In an interview with CNBC-TV18's Alexander Mathew, Sunil Sood MD & CEO, Vodafone India spoke about Vodafone India's plan for 4G launch.

Aim to resolve call drop issue with govt via dialogue: Voda

Sunil Sood, managing director and CEO of Vodafone, said telcos need to work with various stakeholders such as some parts of resident associations and municipalities in order to increase the number of towers, especially Lutyens Delhi area — to enable companies (telcos) to construct towers in these places

Investing heavily in 4G; to launch by December: Vodafone

In an exclusive conversation with CNBC-TV18's Kritika Saxena, Sunil Sood says the company is working to resolve the problem of call drops and will deliver better quality calls over time

7k-10k mobile sites are locked or shut down across cities

The operators, including Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and Idea Cellular, blamed several challenges like sealing orders by local bodies, power supply issues and difficulties in getting clearances for installing sites, for call drops.

'Mobile services can raise farmers' income by Rs 56K cr'

The income of seven crore small scale farmers in the country can be increased by Rs 56,000 crore over the next 5 years by introducing simple mobile phone based services, says a report.

Govt needs to simplify spectrum auctions process: Vodafone

Sunil Sood, the CEO designate of Vodafone said that the government needs to simplify auctions to meet its digital highway vision.

Voda names Sunil Sood as India CEO; Pieters to step down

ieters, the longest serving Chief Executive Officer of a telecom firm in the country, will step down from April 1 and will be succeeded by Sood, presently COO of the company.

Vodafone, HDFC Bank Launch Mobile Banking In Rajasthan

Vodafone's select retailers will be able to act as HDFC's sub-agents to help customers deposit and withdraw cash through their mobile phones.