Vi awaits government intervention to tackle AGR dues
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is waiting to see if the government will step in with a relief package to help tackle its massive AGR dues.
CEO Abhijit Kishore sounded optimistic after a recent Supreme Court decision that allows the government to assess and reconcile all AGR dues up to FY17, but says any real financial support from banks or lenders depends on what the government actually does next.
Vi might raise prices if all telecom players agree
Vi currently owes about ₹78,500 crore in AGR dues as of September 2025.
Kishore is counting on help from both the government and banks, pointing out how important it is to keep all three major telecom players afloat.
The company might also raise prices—but only if industry leaders agree it's time and market conditions make sense.
Any price hike won't be directly tied to the court ruling; it's more about Vi's long-term strategy and keeping things sustainable.