Vodafone Idea (Vi) added a net 53,257 wireless subscribers nationally in April 2026, its third straight month of growth, according to TRAI data. But it lost subscribers in 12 of its 22 circles.
Its gains came from the other 10 circles, led by UP East (+1,99,895), Gujarat (+1,70,343) and Delhi (+94,300). Details are based on TelecomTalk reports on the circle figures, national figures and May data.
Where Vi lost subscribers in April 2026
| Circle | Net change |
|---|---|
| Madhya Pradesh | −1,01,704 |
| Uttar Pradesh (West) | −73,356 |
| Rajasthan | −66,954 |
| West Bengal | −53,750 |
| Maharashtra and Goa | −39,471 |
| Andhra Pradesh and Telangana | −37,441 |
| Kolkata | −24,659 |
| Mumbai | −21,158 |
| Kerala | −18,085 |
What happened next
TRAI’s May 2026 data showed Vi’s national base rising by 1,21,289, but its rural base fell by 1,46,941 and Mumbai alone lost 1,08,835 subscribers.
For the wider picture, our reports on TRAI’s April data and June data show Airtel leading additions in both months, with 31.4 lakh and 29.9 lakh users.
Vi’s national additions grew later in the year, reaching 2.4 lakh in July, 5.1 lakh in August and 5.5 lakh in September, but it lost rural subscribers in each of those three months and its market share slipped from 15.61% in April to 15.39% in September. The six-month analysis of TRAI data has the month-by-month table for all four operators.
Why it matters for mobile shops
In Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and UP West, Vi’s base shrank in April, while in UP East, Gujarat and Delhi it was still adding users. Retailers selling SIMs and recharges in the losing circles can expect more port-out requests from Vi customers.
Correction (October 26, 2026): An earlier version of this article described major subscriber losses in four circles. TRAI data shows a national gain, with losses in 12 circles.
