Vodafone Idea Share Price Jump 9% After DoT Signals AGR Dues Relief

Vodafone Idea (Vi) share price (NSE: IDEA) rose sharply on Friday after the company received a communication from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) regarding relief on its adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues. The stock climbed as much as 8.7% to an intra-day high of ₹12.51 on the BSE, moving closer to its 52-week high of ₹12.80.

At around 9:17 am, the share price was trading 5.3% higher at ₹12.11, while the Sensex was nearly flat. Over the past month, Vi shares have gained 7%, outperforming the Sensex, which rose just 0.57% during the same period.

Details of the DoT Communication

As per the company’s filing, Vodafone Idea’s AGR dues for the period FY2006-07 to FY2018-19 will be frozen as of December 31, 2025. These dues include principal, interest, penalties, and interest on penalties.

The repayment plan allows:

• Annual payments of up to ₹124 crore from March 2026 to March 2031
• ₹100 crore per year from March 2032 to March 2035
• The remaining amount to be paid in equal instalments from March 2036 to March 2041

Additionally, the DoT will form a committee to reassess the AGR dues. Any revised amount will also be repaid between March 2036 and March 2041.

Relief Package Reports and Company Response

Recent media reports claimed that the Union Cabinet had approved a relief package for Vodafone Idea, freezing AGR dues at ₹87,695 crore and granting a 5-year moratorium. However, the company clarified that it has not received any official communication from the government regarding such a package.

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Conclusion

The DoT’s AGR relief provides Vodafone Idea with much-needed breathing space and has boosted investor sentiment in the near term. However, long-term recovery will depend on the company’s ability to improve operations, attract subscribers, and strengthen its financial performance.

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