Vodafone Idea Reports ₹51,970 Crore Profit in Q4, Aided by AGR Relief

Vodafone Idea Posts ₹51,970 Crore Net Profit in Q4 FY26

Vodafone Idea, India's third-largest telecom operator, reported a net profit of ₹51,970 crore in the March quarter, marking a significant improvement from previous years. This notable profit is largely attributed to a one-time accounting gain from the government's adjusted gross revenue (AGR) relief. The telecom operator had booked a ₹58,116 crore exceptional gain during the quarter due to the reduction of deferred AGR dues payment obligations.

The company's loss before accounting for the exceptional gain narrowed to ₹5,515 crore, a decrease from ₹5,286 crore in the preceding quarter and ₹7,167 crore in the year-ago period. This reduction in loss is a positive indicator of the company's financial health.

Promoter Infusion Boosts Vodafone Idea's Bottom Line

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Separately, the telecom operator announced that its promoter, the Aditya Birla Group, has committed to a capital infusion of ₹4,730 crore. The board has approved the issuance of warrants to the promoter entity, which can be converted into equity shares. This significant promoter infusion is crucial, as the company has been struggling to secure bank funding due to lenders' concerns about extending fresh debt to the cash-strapped telecom services provider.

A reduction in finance cost also contributed to the company's improved bottom line. The Centre's decision to freeze AGR dues at ₹87,695 on 31 December and subsequently slash them by ₹23,600 crore to ₹64,046 crore in April has provided significant relief to the company. This move has deferred the bulk of its payments by 10 years, to be paid from FY36 to FY41.

Revenue Growth and Improved Network Performance

Vodafone Idea's revenue from operations increased by 2.9% on-year and 2.3% on-quarter to ₹11,332 crore, surpassing the average estimate of four brokerage firms of ₹11,287 crore. The improvement in revenue can be attributed to the company's network expansion and improvements, 2G-to-4G/5G migration, and increased data consumption on the network.

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CEO's Comments on Q4 FY26 Performance

Abhijit Kishore, chief executive of Vodafone Idea, stated that the gains from the company's capex investments and network rollout are now clearly visible. The company's performance in Q4FY26 marks a decisive step forward across all seven key parameters, demonstrating sequential improvement. Most significantly, the company's subscriber addition turned net positive since February 2026, a meaningful milestone that reflects the impact of the sustained network investment.

2025-26 Performance Highlights

In 2025-26, Vodafone Idea witnessed a 3% increase in revenue from operations to ₹43,571 crore. The company posted a net profit of ₹34,552 crore, up from ₹20,217 crore in the previous year.