Govt Awaits Vodafone Idea’s Formal Request Before Considering Relief: Report

Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday said the government is awaiting a formal request from Vodafone Idea (Vi) before considering any relief measures for the debt-laden operator. He noted that the Supreme Court’s recent judgement on the matter must be carefully examined to determine the scope for government action.

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DoT Awaiting Vi’s Proposal

“DoT is waiting for a formal request from Vodafone. The government will make a recommendation after evaluating Vodafone Idea’s proposal,” Scindia said in an interaction with CNBC-TV18 on December 1, 2026.

“The judgement needs to be evaluated from a point of view of what can be done and what cannot be done. We cannot cross the border of the Supreme Court judgement,” he reportedly said. According to him, the assessment may be completed within the next couple of weeks, with the contours of a relief package likely to be announced by year-end.

SC Order Applies Only to Vodafone Idea

The minister clarified that the Supreme Court order applies specifically to Vodafone Idea, and any other operator seeking similar relief would need to approach the court. He added that Bharti Airtel has not sought any concessions on its adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues.

No Relief Request from Airtel

Emphasising that the Supreme Court order pertains specifically to Vi, he reportedly said, “The SC judgement is for Vodafone Idea, and therefore any govt recommendations are for Vodafone Idea. Any other company which wants similar relief will have to approach the Supreme Court.”