New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- The Union Cabinet has approved the rescheduling of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues amounting to Rs 87,695 crore payable by Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), citing public interest, the need to avoid excessive concentration in the telecom sector, and the interest of nearly 20 crore consumers, according to official sources.

The decision follows the Supreme Court's observations that reconsideration of AGR-related issues falls within the policy domain of the Union Government when guided by the larger public interest.

As per the Cabinet decision, AGR dues of Vodafone Idea frozen as on December 31, 2025, amounting to Rs 87,695 crore, will be rescheduled for payment over the period from FY 2031-32 to FY 2040-41. The move is ...