We are never shy of raising tariffs: Vodafone Idea CEO Ravinder Takkar

In a Q&A session with journalists, Takkar says the two independent brands Vodafone and Idea will be phased out, and the legacy of the two companies will reflect in the common brand

Just when everyone had written Vodafone Idea off, it has sent out a strong signal that it is going to be around, possibly for years to come. At a virtual roundtable called to announce a strategic decision, the telco, saddled with huge losses and high debt, launched a new brand identity for itself on Monday. It's the final step in the biggest integration of two telecom brands, said Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Vodafone Idea Ravinder Takkar in a short Q&A session with a select media group. Edited excerpts: 

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