
Vi’s Future: Capex, 5G, and AGR Clarity
Vi focuses on 5G rollout, reduced churn, and seeks AGR clarity for bank funding. Capex relies on internal accruals post-FPO, with ARPU improving slightly. Future funding strategies are being explored.
Vi focuses on 5G rollout, reduced churn, and seeks AGR clarity for bank funding. Capex relies on internal accruals post-FPO, with ARPU improving slightly. Future funding strategies are being explored.
Government explores options to alleviate Vodafone Idea's (Vi) AGR dues burden, including extending payment periods and converting interest, to prevent collapse and protect its investment. Key dues stand at ₹84,000 crore.
Vi faces financial struggles and potential cash shortages beyond 2029 despite government relief efforts. AGR dues and funding challenges threaten its long-term sustainability. Relief package is being considered.
Telecom operators, including Airtel & Vodafone Idea, seek waivers on interest & penalties related to AGR dues. Supreme Court rulings impact financial stability. Government considers options.
Vodafone Idea seeks AGR dues waiver, faces financial strain. Government stake could rise to 49%. Supreme Court to hear appeal. Telecom competition concerns raised. Key issues: AGR, debt, and survival.
The telecom companies then took the matter to the court again, claiming there were multiple errors in calculating the AGR dues, which exceeded Rs 1 lakh crore.