Still no firm date given for 5G launch

Shares in Vi jumped by as much as 25 percent following the news

But the banks aren't keen according to reports

Over 20,000 5G base stations have been set up in India so far

Cash-strapped Vodafone Idea has sought help to pay its dues

The radios supplied will be made-in-India

Cash-strapped Vodafone Idea is also discussing fundraising proposals

Indus has warned Vodafone Idea to 'pay its dues' or risk severe disruption

Modi is set to officially launch 5G in India on October 1

Debt-ridden telco opts to convert some debt to equity; government to remain hands off

Company giving reprieve on billions of dollars owed for spectrum fees

Indian Gov refuses to take over telco, but banks may convert debt to equity

Large debts and lack of interested investors leaves telco on brink

Indian telco looking to offload assets to pay down its debts