Vodafone Idea hikes prices of two post-paid family packs

Vodafone Idea NSE 0.51 % (Vi) has increased prices of two post-paid family packs by about Rs 50 in some circles, according to company notifications on customers’ apps.

The tariff changes are unlikely to impact the telco’s revenue or its competitors Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio, but could indicate that price increases are likely soon, analysts said.

“Vi is testing the waters with high-end post-paid plans and it is the tariff hike in mass market plans – the 56- and 84-day plans – which will be the game changer,” said Rajiv Sharma, head of research at SBI Caps.

Vi’s family packs worth Rs 598 and Rs 749 will now cost Rs 649 and Rs 799, respectively. The telco did not respond to ET’s request for comment.