Vodafone Idea has begun fresh talks with the Indian government for "remedies" related to $8.4 billion in owed dues, the telecom operator said on Monday, days after the country's top court dismissed a plea to re-compute the dues.

Vodafone Idea, the Indian cellular operator controlled by billionaire Kumar Mangalam Birla, signed a $3.6 billion deal to buy network equipment from Nokia, Ericsson

The deal aims to revitalise the company and boost its infrastructure, fuelling hope for various stakeholders, including equipment vendors and its subscribers

India's Vodafone Idea on Sunday concluded a $3.6 billion deal with mobile and network manufacturers Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung for supply of equipment over a period of three years, it said in a statement to exchanges.

Vodafone Idea announced the conclusion of a $3.6 billion deal with Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung, for supply of network equipment over a period of three years.

Vodafone Idea Ltd. has signed a $3.6 billion contract with companies including Nokia Oyj for the supply of equipment to the Indian phone carrier for a planned upgrade of its network.

The shares of Vodafone Idea (Vi) on Monday (September 23) saw a surge after the company announced of a major deal with Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung on September 22. The company's stock surged by 8.96 per cent during the early trading session today, reaching Rs 11.42 apiece on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

India's Vodafone Idea on Sunday concluded a $3.6 billion deal with mobile and network manufacturers Nokia , Ericsson and Samsung for supply of equipment over a period of three years, it said in a statement to exchanges.

Shares of Vodafone Idea surged by 14 per cent after the company announced a landmark contract worth approximately Rs 30,000 crore ($3.6 billion) with industry leaders Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung. This deal will supply essential 4G and 5G network equipment over a three-year period,