The Union Cabinet has approved a five‑year freeze on Vodafone Idea’s AGR dues, totaling around ₹87,695 crore.
Payments will be deferred until 2031‑32, with remaining 2017‑18 and 2018‑19 liabilities due by 2030‑31.
The move aims to ease financial pressure on the struggling operator and protect competition, while the government retains its 49 per cent stake in the company.