India, Nov. 11 -- Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecommunications provider in the country, reported a net loss of Rs 5,525 crore for the second quarter of FY26 (July to September). This marks a notable improvement, as the company's net loss has narrowed to its lowest level in the past five quarters, reflecting enhanced operational efficiency.

Operating revenue for the quarter stood at Rs 11,194 crore, remaining largely stable compared with the previous period. A key positive development was the sharp reduction in interest and financing costs, which contributed to the smaller loss relative to earlier quarters.

The company's subscriber base continued to decline, falling from 197.7 million in the previous quarter to 196.7...