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Jefferies Initiates Buy Call On Vodafone Idea, Eyes 29% Upside
Global brokerage Jefferies has initiated coverage of Vodafone Idea with a 'buy' rating and a target price of Rs 20 per share. The call suggests potential gains of nearly 29 percent from current levels.
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Jefferies has begun coverage of Vodafone Idea with a positive outlook, setting a target price of Rs 20 that implies an upside of 28.8 percent from the stock's closing price of Rs 15.52 on Wednesday.
The 'buy' initiation represents a bullish view on the troubled telecom operator as it navigates challenges in India's competitive mobile services sector. The target price reflects analyst expectations for the company's recovery trajectory over the medium term.
Vodafone Idea has faced significant headwinds in recent years, including intense competition, regulatory pressures, and the substantial financial burden of spectrum auction costs. The brokerage's positive stance suggests confidence in the company's ability to stabilize operations and improve financial metrics.
The initiation by a major global investment bank marks a fresh vote of confidence in the telecom operator at a time when investor sentiment toward the sector remains closely tied to subscriber growth, average revenue per user trends, and capital efficiency.