India's telecom giants post $10bn loss amid fight against upstart Jio

Airtel and Vodafone warn court ruling threatens 'fragile' industry

20200317 Airtel and Vodafone

India's debt-laden industry has been seeking a relief package from the government as operators such as Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea. (Photo by Takaki Kashiwabara)

ROSEMARY MARANDI, Nikkei staff writer

MUMBAI -- India's telecom majors Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea have reported a combined $10 billion in quarterly net losses after making provisions to cover to a recent Supreme Court ruling ordering two companies to pay huge fees and penalties within three months.

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