Stock Market Today, Aug. 22 -- Vodafone Idea shares gained in the morning trades on Friday despite weak Indian stock markets since news reports suggested of relief measures to be announced by the prime minister's office or the PMO

The market expectations remain high on some government measures to support the debt-laden Vodafone Idea Ltd. The significantly high government dues on Vodafone Idea include AGR dues and deferred spectrum to be paid over the years. While the street is anticipating some relief, the news reports suggesting that some relief measures will be announced by the prime minister's office, or the PMO, soon lifted the investors' hopes.

Vodafone Idea shares opened at Rs.6.68 on the BSE on Friday. At the time of opening, the...