India, Oct. 13 -- Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), India's third-largest telecom operator, continues to struggle with the burden of outstanding adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues. Despite filing a petition with the Supreme Court (SC) challenging the central government's increased AGR demands, the matter remains unresolved.

On Monday, the Supreme Court once again deferred the AGR hearing. Following the announcement, Vodafone Idea's stock closed 3.87% lower at Rs 8.69 on the stock exchanges. The Court has made its stance clear: it expects the government and the telecom operator to come to a resolution over the AGR issue.The next hearing is now scheduled for 27 October 2025.

Vodafone Idea has previously made several appeals to the Supreme Court...