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Airtel, Tata group firms likely to jointly seek AGR relief similar to Vi

TTSL and TTML together owe about ₹19,259 crore in AGR dues, while Bharti Airtel has dues of around ₹48,103 crore

Airtel, Tata group firms likely to jointly seek AGR relief similar to Vi
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 9:34 AM IST

Telcos push I&B ministry for fresh D2M tech assessment: What they want

Indian telcos have urged the I&B Ministry to restart the technical evaluation of direct-to-mobile technology, calling for broader standards-setting and consultation involving all stakeholders

Telcos push I&B ministry for fresh D2M tech assessment: What they want
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

Vodafone Idea AGR relief estimated at ₹54,200 crore, says report

According to sources, the government has begun evaluation of the AGR dues at all circle levels following its communication to the number three carrier

Vodafone Idea AGR relief estimated at ₹54,200 crore, says report
Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 10:26 PM IST

AGR relief boosts Vodafone Idea outlook; analysts flag spectrum dues risk

Vodafone Idea shares fell 2% despite 10-year AGR moratorium. Analysts cite spectrum dues, funding risks, and limited upside despite cash-flow relief

AGR relief boosts Vodafone Idea outlook; analysts flag spectrum dues risk
Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 9:40 PM IST

Vodafone Idea's chance to dial stability may reshape India's telecom market

Debt-laden Vodafone Idea has been given a chance to turn itself around. This is also crucial for the government, which wants to avoid a duopoly in the telecom sector

Vodafone Idea's chance to dial stability may reshape India's telecom market
Updated On : 11 Jan 2026 | 10:40 PM IST

Banks in wait-and-watch mode on fresh funding plans for Vodafone Idea

Studying the implications, and will take deeper look at the company's financials, bankers said

Banks in wait-and-watch mode on fresh funding plans for Vodafone Idea
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 11:31 PM IST

Vi gets a decade to breathe easy on AGR dues; DoT to reassess liabilities

The telco will also pay ₹100 crore annually, from March 2032 to March 2035

Vi gets a decade to breathe easy on AGR dues; DoT to reassess liabilities
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 11:13 PM IST

AGR case: Vodafone Idea may consider raising debt to accelerate growth

While Vodafone Idea has shifted focus toward other options including raising debt, a potential equity investment may still take place, the people said

AGR case: Vodafone Idea may consider raising debt to accelerate growth
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 10:39 PM IST

Vi shares jump 9% on DoT communication on AGR dues relief; pare gains later

In a month, Vodafone Idea share price has gained 7 per cent, as compared to Sensex's rise of 0.57 per cent

Vi shares jump 9% on DoT communication on AGR dues relief; pare gains later
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 12:23 PM IST

Indus Towers rallies 6%, hits 16-month high; what's driving telecom stock?

In the past four months, Indus Towers has outperformed the market by soaring 31%, as compared to 3.7% rise in the BSE Sensex.

Indus Towers rallies 6%, hits 16-month high; what's driving telecom stock?
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 10:29 AM IST

Upside in revenues and ARPUs expected in Q3FY26 for telcos: Brokerages

Telecom revenues seen rising up to 2.6% in Q3FY26, led by Jio and Airtel, while Vodafone Idea lags amid subscriber losses and modest ARPU gains

Upside in revenues and ARPUs expected in Q3FY26 for telcos: Brokerages
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 8:15 PM IST

Telecom industry wants another technology evaluation of D2M broadcasting

Telecom players have claimed that D2M broadcasting has direct implications for spectrum bands identified for existing and future 5G use

Telecom industry wants another technology evaluation of D2M broadcasting
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 10:15 PM IST

JM Financial expects steady ARPU growth for telcos in Q3; Jio, Airtel lead

JM Financial has maintained its 'Buy' rating on Bharti Airtel, Bharti Hexacom and Tata Communications

JM Financial expects steady ARPU growth for telcos in Q3; Jio, Airtel lead
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 1:48 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Duopoly risks, urban woes and global disruptions

From Vodafone Idea's AGR moratorium and concerns over telecom duopoly to urban governance failures, global trade disruptions and India's openness to capital, here is today's opinion newsletter

Best of BS Opinion: Duopoly risks, urban woes and global disruptions
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 6:15 AM IST

Level-playing field: Support to Vodafone Idea should not be exclusive

The five-year AGR moratorium gives Vodafone Idea crucial breathing space, but raises questions on fair competition and a level playing field in India's telecom sector

Level-playing field: Support to Vodafone Idea should not be exclusive
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 10:11 PM IST

Additional funding and relief key for Vodafone Idea to meet liabilities

On Wednesday, Vi's stock price had slipped 11 per cent, after hitting a 52-week high of ₹12.80 on December 31, 2025

Additional funding and relief key for Vodafone Idea to meet liabilities
Updated On : 01 Jan 2026 | 9:59 PM IST

Vodafone Idea slapped with ₹638 crore GST penalty, plans legal challenge

A day after getting major AGR dues relief, Vodafone Idea was slapped with a ₹637.9-crore GST penalty for alleged tax short payment

Vodafone Idea slapped with ₹638 crore GST penalty, plans legal challenge
Updated On : 01 Jan 2026 | 6:49 PM IST

Vodafone Idea to get five-year lifeline on AGR dues of ₹87.7K crore

Dues frozen as of December 31, 2025 will be reassessed under DoT's deduction verification process, with repayments proposed from FY32; Vi says it has received no communication

Vodafone Idea to get five-year lifeline on AGR dues of ₹87.7K crore
Updated On : 31 Dec 2025 | 11:51 PM IST

Cabinet freezes Vi's AGR dues for 5 yrs; no communication received, says Vi

Debt-laden Vodafone Idea, however, has denied receiving any official communication from the Centre regarding the relief package

Cabinet freezes Vi's AGR dues for 5 yrs; no communication received, says Vi
Updated On : 31 Dec 2025 | 6:14 PM IST

Vodafone Idea zooms 99% from August low; here's why the stock is buzzing

Voda Idea stock outlook: According to a CLSA note, the Centre is likely to consider a partial waiver of interest, penalties and interest on penalties for Vi, that make up a bulk of the AGR dues.

Vodafone Idea zooms 99% from August low; here's why the stock is buzzing
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 12:59 PM IST