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Vodafone Idea: Vi’s lenders are seeking clarity on future equity conversions by the government, as well as the outcome of the telco’s curative plea in Supreme Court over an earlier order on its arrears based on adjusted gross revenue. These issues, according to bankers, will ultimately determine the cash-strapped company’s future regulatory payment obligations, especially after the moratorium on the payment ends next year.
Vodafone Idea s AGR dues may drop by 46% to Rs 38,400 crore with relief on curative petition, analysts say. Vi seeks waiver of penalty component in AGR demand. Payment reduction could provide cash flow relief, but challenges remain with significant payouts ahead. Management hopeful for Supreme Court relief on AGR calculation errors. Financial restructuring and strategic partnerships planned for Vi s future growth.
Analysts estimate that a near 50% cut in Vi’s AGR liability could reduce its upcoming annual payments by around Rs 6,500 crore after the current moratorium on regulatory payments (read: spectrum and AGR dues) ends in September 2025. This, they said, could ring in some cash flow relief, but still won’t be enough as Vi faces an initial Rs 27,000 crore payout in FY26, and thereafter, its annual payouts are estimated to jump to around Rs 41,500 crore from FY27 onwards to FY31.