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    Vodafone Idea’s Plea for $5 Billion Debt Waiver Rejected by Supreme Court

    StratNewsGlobal Tech TeamBy StratNewsGlobal Tech TeamMay 19, 2025 World No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Major financial blow as court dismisses appeal by Vodafone Idea

    India’s Supreme Court has dismissed plea made by Vodafone Idea to waive over $5 billion in dues to the government. This decision marks a significant setback for the troubled telecom provider, which is already facing a heavy debt burden and declining financial stability.

    Vodafone Idea has struggled to pay its spectrum and revenue-sharing dues since a 2019 court ruling expanded the definition of adjusted gross revenue (AGR). This widened the scope of what counts as revenue, increasing the dues owed by telecom operators.

    Impact on Vodafone Idea greater than Bharti Airtel

    The court also rejected a similar plea from Bharti Airtel. However, the impact is more severe for Vodafone Idea, which is India’s third-largest telecom operator. As of September, the company had an estimated net debt of $25 billion. Its shares dropped by as much as 10% on Monday after the ruling was announced.

    The Supreme Court stated that the petitions were “misconceived,” offering no relief to either company. Vodafone Idea had sought a waiver on interest and penalties on its total dues of $9.76 billion, warning that the burden was threatening its survival.

    Government support insufficient despite equity conversion

    Vodafone Idea, a joint venture between Vodafone Group Plc and Aditya Birla Group, had urged the government to act in the public interest. It argued that protecting the telecom sector was vital to national interests.

    In response, the government has converted part of the company’s dues into equity, raising its stake in Vodafone Idea to 49%. Despite this support, the financial strain continues. The AGR ruling remains a major challenge for telecom firms, having added billions to their liabilities.

    In a letter dated 17 April, CEO Akshaya Moondra warned that without more support, the company could not operate beyond the 2025–26 financial year. The government, however, declined the request for further relief on 29 April, stating it could not be considered.

    with inputs from Reuters

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