Vodafone Idea is in early talks with Davidson Kempner, Oaktree, and Varde Partners to raise short-term debt, per Moneycontrol. The telco may run out of funds for capex by Q4 FY26, with lenders wary over AGR dues and repayment priority. Vi faces ₹18,000 crore annual payouts from FY26 as moratoriums end, amid ongoing 4G/5G expansion needs.