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Tech view: Voda Idea hikes tariffs; what does it mean for telecom stocks?

Vodafone Idea may see a rally in the direction of Rs 15 shortly if it manages to breakout above 100-WMA.

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Last month, Bharti Airtel Sunil Mittal had also said that the telecom tariff hike was needed.

Avdhut Bagkar Mumbai
Telecom stocks were trading mixed in the late morning deals on Thursday. Earlier this week, cash-strapped Vodafone Idea (VI) announced tariff hikes on select plans as it struggles to retain customers and clear its pending dues. However, the company has moved cautiously by raising the tariff only in limited circles such as Uttar Pradesh.

According to a Business Standard report, the tariff hike of Rs 50 has been effected under Vodafone Idea’s RED family pack plans which currently cost Rs 598 and Rs 749, respectively. However, the rates for the remaining eight post-paid plans remain unchanged. READ MORE

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