<p>Shares of Vodafone Idea on Friday zoomed nearly 30 per cent amid reports that tech titan Google was eyeing a minority stake in the British telecom group’s struggling India business.</p>.<p>Reacting to the reports, stock of the company rallied 29.89 per cent to Rs 7.56 on BSE.</p>.<p>On NSE, it rose sharply by 25 per cent to Rs 7.25.</p>.<p>The investment in Vodafone Idea will pit the search giant against Facebook which has picked up a stake in Jio Platforms, the firm that houses India's youngest but biggest telecom company - Reliance Jio.</p>.<p><a href="www.deccanherald.com/business/business-news/google-may-pick-5-stake-in-vodafone-idea-843077.html"><strong>Also Read: Google may pick 5% stake in Vodafone Idea</strong></a></p>.<p>Alphabet Inc's Google is looking to buy about 5 per cent stake in Vodafone Idea Ltd, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.</p>.<p>Both companies refused to comment.</p>.<p>The move assumes significance as Vodafone Idea -- where Vodafone holds just over 45 per cent stake -- is staring at nearly Rs 58,000 crore in unpaid statutory dues.</p>.<p>The BSE, meanwhile, has sought clarification from Vodafone Idea with reference to report.</p>
<p>Shares of Vodafone Idea on Friday zoomed nearly 30 per cent amid reports that tech titan Google was eyeing a minority stake in the British telecom group’s struggling India business.</p>.<p>Reacting to the reports, stock of the company rallied 29.89 per cent to Rs 7.56 on BSE.</p>.<p>On NSE, it rose sharply by 25 per cent to Rs 7.25.</p>.<p>The investment in Vodafone Idea will pit the search giant against Facebook which has picked up a stake in Jio Platforms, the firm that houses India's youngest but biggest telecom company - Reliance Jio.</p>.<p><a href="www.deccanherald.com/business/business-news/google-may-pick-5-stake-in-vodafone-idea-843077.html"><strong>Also Read: Google may pick 5% stake in Vodafone Idea</strong></a></p>.<p>Alphabet Inc's Google is looking to buy about 5 per cent stake in Vodafone Idea Ltd, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.</p>.<p>Both companies refused to comment.</p>.<p>The move assumes significance as Vodafone Idea -- where Vodafone holds just over 45 per cent stake -- is staring at nearly Rs 58,000 crore in unpaid statutory dues.</p>.<p>The BSE, meanwhile, has sought clarification from Vodafone Idea with reference to report.</p>