Vodafone Idea shares rose over 5% after the Supreme Court allowed the Central Government to reconsider the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues issue. The move signals potential relief for the debt-laden telecom operator, which has challenged additional demands worth ₹5,606 crore from the Department of Telecommunications.
Vodafone Idea Ltd witnessed a sharp uptick in its share price on October 27, 2025, following a significant Supreme Court ruling in the long-standing AGR dues case. The apex court stated there was “no reason why the Centre should be prevented from reconsidering the issue,” effectively allowing the government to revisit its stance on the additional AGR demands raised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
The case pertains to retrospective AGR dues amounting to ₹5,606 crore for the period up to FY2016–17. Vodafone Idea had filed a plea seeking to quash these demands, arguing they were inconsistent with prior judgments and regulatory interpretations. The Supreme Court’s decision to permit policy-level reconsideration has sparked optimism among investors and analysts.
Major Takeaways:
-
Supreme Court allows Centre to reconsider AGR dues issue for Vodafone Idea
-
Vodafone Idea shares jumped over 5%, closing at ₹9.80 on the BSE
-
AGR dues under dispute total ₹5,606 crore for pre-2017 period
-
Court emphasized the matter falls within the government’s policy domain
-
Potential relief could ease financial stress and improve investor sentiment
This development could mark a turning point in Vodafone Idea’s financial recovery, pending the Centre’s final decision.
Sources: Moneycontrol, News18, LiveMint