Indian Telecom Operators Owe Rs 1.77 Lakh Crore in AGR Dues; DoT Reassesses Vodafone Idea Liability

Telecom operators in India owe the government over Rs 1.77 lakh crore in adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues up to FY2024-25, with Vodafone Idea holding the largest liability at Rs 89,952 crore. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has formed a committee to reassess Vodafone Idea's frozen dues of Rs 87,695 crore, with a final binding decision expected soon. Meanwhile, Bharti Airtel awaits DoT's response on its request for parity and clarification regarding AGR dues treatment. Vodafone Idea is pursuing a revival strategy involving significant capital expenditure and debt raising.