Vodafone Idea to Challenge Additional AGR Dues Raised by DoT in Supreme Court; Share Price Surges

Vodafone Idea has moved the Supreme Court seeking to quash an additional adjusted gross revenue (AGR) demand of ₹9,450 crore raised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), as per news reports. The company argued that the demand exceeds the scope of the court’s 2020 ruling, which had finalised AGR dues up to FY17.

Components of the Demand

As per news reports, out of the total ₹9,450 crore, about ₹2,774 crore pertains to dues for FY18-19 after the Vodafone-Idea merger, while around ₹5,675 crore relates to the pre-merger Vodafone Group. Vodafone Idea also stated that ₹5,606 crore of the demand is for FY16-17, a period already covered by the Supreme Court’s earlier ruling.

DoT’s Revised Calculations

The DoT has revised the licence fee obligations of Idea Cellular and Vodafone Idea up to FY19, leading to the additional demand. The company has contested the calculations, alleging duplication of amounts, and has requested a reconciliation of dues.

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Moratorium and Payment Schedule

The revised demand falls under the government’s 4-year moratorium on AGR payments, which ends on March 31, 2026. After the moratorium, Vodafone Idea will be required to make annual instalments, including ₹16,428 crore in AGR dues by March 2026 and ₹2,641 crore in spectrum instalments by June.

As per news reports, Vodafone Idea owes about ₹83,400 crore in AGR dues to the government. Its total liabilities, including spectrum payments, interest, and penalties, are estimated at around ₹2 trillion, extending up to FY34. The company told the court that the fresh demand will add to its financial strain.

Vodafone Idea Share Price Performance

As of September 10, 2025, 10:19 AM, Vodafone Idea share price was trading at ₹7.41, a 1.93% increase from the previous closing price.

Conclusion 

The Supreme Court is expected to hear Vodafone Idea’s plea in the coming weeks. The company has requested a comprehensive reassessment of AGR dues up to FY17 and quashing of the additional demands raised by the DoT.

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