It appears you might be asking about a potential equity stake or ownership of BSNL within Vodafone Idea (Vi). Currently, BSNL does not hold any equity share in Vi. They are separate entities and competitors in the Indian telecommunications market.
Here's what the search results indicate:
* Government as a Major Shareholder in Vi: The Government of India has become a significant shareholder in Vi after converting the company's interest dues into equity. As of March 2025, the government's stake is around 48.99%.
* Other Major Shareholders in Vi: Besides the government, other key shareholders in Vi include the Vodafone Group and the Aditya Birla Group, although their stakes have decreased over time. As of April 2025, Vodafone Group holds around 16% and Aditya Birla Group holds around 9.5%.
* BSNL as a Separate Entity: BSNL is a 100% Government of India-owned Public Sector Undertaking. It operates independently of Vi.
* Market Share: As of December 2024, Vi held around 18.01% of the wireless market share in India, while BSNL's share was around 7.99%. Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel are the market leaders.
* BSNL's Revival Efforts: BSNL is currently undergoing efforts for its revival, supported by the government for the rollout of its own 4G and 5G networks.
* Potential Network Sharing (Suggestion): There have been suggestions, primarily from BSNL employee unions, about potential network sharing agreements between BSNL and Vi to help BSNL offer 4G services while its own network is being rolled out. However, this is not an equity or ownership situation.
In conclusion, BSNL and Vi are separate companies, and BSNL does not hold any shares in Vi. The Indian government is a major shareholder in Vi, but BSNL functions as a distinct state-owned telecom operator.
