Vodafone India, the country’s second largest cellular operator by subscriber base, reported a 13.8 per cent increase in revenue to GBP 1.09 billion (Rs 9,917.53 crore) during quarter ended June 30, 2013 against revenue of GBP 963 million in the corresponding quarter in the previous year.
“In India service revenue was up over 13 per cent driven by a more stable pricing environment, an improved process of customer verification and continued strong data revenue growth,” Vodafone said in a statement.Vodafone India contributes more the 10 per cent to the company's global revenues. It said that in terms of growth in revenue India has emerged as the second most important market after Turkey for the Group.
The India business pushed Vodafone’s revenue growth in Asia, Middle East and Asia Pacific (AMAP) region.“Growth was driven by a strong increase in India and robust performances in Vodacom, Egypt, Ghana and Qatar, partially offset by service revenue declines in Australia and New Zealand.”
In India, the company saw increase in mobile internet usage by 29 per cent compared to its previous quarter due to increased number of data (internet) customers and increased usage per customer, particularly amongst 3G customers.“At 30 June 2013, active data customers totalled 41.2 million, including approximately 3.7 million 3G subscribers,” Vodafone said.
The group’ service revenue including joint ventures declined by 2.5 per cent to Rs 92,281.51 crore (GBP 10,155 million) during the reported quarter from Rs 90,187.74 crore (GBP 9,904 million).