Govt Reviews Vodafone Idea AGR Dues After SC Directive; Relief Talks Still At Early Stage

The government is reassessing Vodafone Idea’s adjusted gross revenue liabilities following the Supreme Court’s October directive allowing reconciliation of dues up to FY17, including interest and penalties.

While officials from the Department of Telecommunications and Finance Ministry have held preliminary discussions, sources to NDTV Profit indicate that a complete waiver of AGR dues is off the table. The intent, insiders say, is to support telcos’ revival within legal boundaries, with another round of meetings expected soon.