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Telcos owe Rs 1.4 lakh crore AGR dues; Vi tops list
Telecom operators cumulatively owe the government over Rs 1.4 lakh crore in adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues as on March 31, 2026, Parliament was informed on Thursday. Minister of State for Telecom…
The Story in Brief
Telecom operators cumulatively owe the government over Rs 1.4 lakh crore in adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues as on March 31, 2026, Parliament was informed on Thursday. Minister of State for Telecom Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha that the total is subject to revision based on representations by operators, departmental assessments, audit observations and court cases.
Vodafone Idea has the highest outstanding amount at Rs 66,149 crore, followed by Bharti Airtel at Rs 41,178.58 crore, Tata Group at Rs 16,649.77 crore and MTNL at Rs 14,870.39 crore. BSNL has no dues. The minister said Rs 1,18,550.45 crore of the total pertains to Vodafone Idea's moratorium and restructuring package.
The Indian Opinion
The headline number of Rs 1.4 lakh crore hides a more complex picture: most of it is Vodafone Idea's deferred dues, and BSNL has been bailed out through equity. The minister's caveat that figures may change is worth noting, but the real test is whether Vodafone Idea can pay when the moratorium ends. Watch for its next quarterly result and asset sales, not just the outstanding sum.
Source: telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com
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