Vodafone Idea Ltd has executed an amendment agreement with its promoter group, Vodafone Group Promoters, to settle the Contingent Liability Adjustment Mechanism (CLAM) arising from the 2017 merger between Vodafone India and Idea Cellular. The agreement ensures recoverability of the outstanding CLAM amount of Rs. 6,394 crore through a defined mix of cash and share-linked mechanisms.
Vodafone Idea Ltd announced the execution of an Amendment Agreement dated December 31, 2025, with the Vodafone Group Promoters (VGP)—including entities such as Vodafone International Holdings B.V., Euro Pacific Securities Ltd., and others—to modify the existing Implementation Agreement (IA) signed in 2017. The amendment finalizes the company’s rights under the Contingent Liability Adjustment Mechanism (CLAM), a financial arrangement established at the time of the Vodafone-Idea merger.
Under the revised structure, Vodafone Idea will recover approximately Rs. 5,836 crore, enhancing its balance sheet stability. The update follows the extension of the IA’s sunset clause to December 31, 2025, allowing the parties to finalize settlement terms.
Key Highlights
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Vodafone Group Promoters will release Rs. 2,307 crore in cash over the next 12 months under the amended terms.
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Additionally, 3.28 billion Vodafone Idea equity shares have been earmarked by group shareholders for a five-year period. Proceeds from the sale of these shares (valued at Rs. 3,529 crore at the current market price of Rs. 10.76 on NSE) will accrue to the company.
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The payment of the CLAM amount does not require any pre-condition payment to the Department of Telecommunications.
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The amendment strengthens Vodafone Idea’s financial footing by ensuring clarity and predictability regarding future receivables from its promoter group.
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The transaction represents a modification to an existing related party transaction but is not deemed material in nature.
Source: BSE filing, Vodafone Idea Ltd regulatory disclosur