Vodafone Idea Share Price to Come Under Scrutiny After ₹23,649-Crore AGR Relief

Vodafone Idea Receives ₹23,649-Crore Relief from Government in AGR Dues

Vodafone Idea shares will remain in focus on Monday after the company received a significant relief from the government in adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues. The debt-ridden telco has been battling a prolonged financial crisis, driven by intense price competition, high debt, and massive AGR liabilities that arose from a change in the definition of AGR.

Government Slashes AGR Liability by 27%

The government has slashed Vodafone Idea's AGR liability by about 27% to ₹64,046 crore after reassessing statutory dues. The Department of Telecom (DoT) had formed a committee to reassess the adjusted gross revenue (AGR), which was fixed at ₹87,695 crore as of December 31, 2025. However, the final amount was subject to reassessment by the DoT and final approval by the committee.

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Relief Package Details

The government has allowed a five-year moratorium on these payments. The company has to clear final dues in two sets spread over ten years, and the first payment is due after five years. It will need to pay a minimum of ₹100 crore annually over four years from FY 2031-32 to FY 2034-35. The remaining amount is to be paid in six equal instalments annually from FY 2035-36 to FY 2040-41.

However, Vodafone Idea has to make an annual payment of ₹124 crore towards AGR dues pertaining to FY2018 and FY2019 from March 2026 to March 2031. These dues were not part of the reassessment.

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Share Price Performance

Vodafone Idea share price has gained 20% in one month, but the stock has fallen 8.5% in three months. The telecom stock has gained 17% in six months and has rallied over 43% in one year. On Thursday, Vodafone Idea share price ended 0.68% lower at ₹10.22 apiece on the BSE.

Government Holds 49% Stake in Vodafone Idea

The government holds about 49% stake in Vodafone Idea, according to the shareholding pattern as of March 2026. AGR dues refer to payments owed by telecom companies to the government based on Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR). It is the revenue on which telecom operators must pay license fees and spectrum usage charges.

Company's Financial Position

Vodafone Idea has been posting significant losses, driven by its massive AGR liabilities. The company posted a loss of ₹17,418 crore during the nine months ended December 31, 2025, and its net worth stood at negative ₹87,744 crore. The company's total debt stood at ₹2.09 lakh crore as of December 31, 2025.