Vodafone Idea is looking for a sustainable solution from the government for its massive AGR liabilities, estimated at about ₹78,500 crore as of September 2025. The company’s CEO, Abhijit Kishore, said the firm is in discussions with the government and financial institutions to tackle this burden. The recent Supreme Court decision has opened the door for the government to re-assess and reconcile AGR dues, including interest and penalties, for the period up to FY 2016-17.
Vi’s ability to raise new funding from banks and non-bank lenders currently depends on clarity around its AGR obligations. With total debt around over ₹2 lakh crore and net worth in negative territory, the telecom operator believes a well-designed long-term arrangement would restore confidence in its financial stability. Kishore emphasized the need for a long-term fix rather than a short-term stop-gap. The government, as a major stakeholder in Vi, is expected to play a pivotal role in this outcome. A positive resolution could reduce financial stress and enable Vi to invest more aggressively in network expansion and 4G/5G rollout. AGR relief, therefore, is emerging as a key factor in Vi’s revival strategy.
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