DoT to Begin Reassessment of Vodafone Idea’s AGR Dues This Week After Written Undertaking: Report

DoT to Begin Reassessment of Vodafone Idea’s AGR Dues This Week: Report
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is set to commence the reassessment of Vodafone Idea’s adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues this week. According to a senior official, the process will begin once the company submits a formal undertaking committing to accept the outcome of the reassessment, whether the final AGR liability increases, decreases, or remains unchanged, as reported by The New Indian Express on January 12, 2026, by Rakesh Kumar.

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Reassessment to Begin After Formal Undertaking

“First Vodafone Idea will have to give undertaking, then we will start the process of reassessment. Once we receive it then the committee to reassess its AGR dues will be formed,” the official was quoted as saying.

The department has already sought this written assurance from the company, and the reassessment will formally begin soon after it is submitted, according to the report.

11 Years of Financial Records Under Review

The reassessment will involve scrutiny of Vodafone Idea’s financial records over the past 11 years, including digital filings, audit reports, and other documentation, to determine the actual AGR liability. The official reportedly noted that the exercise could potentially lead to a significant reduction in principal, interest, and penalties.

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Revised Repayment Plan Extends Till 2041

Last week, Vodafone Idea said in an exchange filing that it will have to pay its AGR dues in instalments until March 2041. Under a DoT-approved repayment plan, the company will pay a maximum of Rs 124 crore annually from March 2026 to March 2031, followed by Rs 100 crore a year between March 2032 and March 2035. The remaining dues will be repaid in equal annual instalments from March 2036 to March 2041. Earlier, the telco was required to pay Rs 18,000 crore by March 2026.