Confusion reigns over whether a crucial government meeting on Vodafone Idea’s (Vi) AGR relief is actually happening today, after conflicting signals emerged from official “sources” and subsequent media reports.
Earlier in the day, a post on X citing DIPAM (Department of Investment and Public Asset Management) sources claimed that there would be no meeting today on Vodafone Idea’s AGR relief. The post was later deleted, triggering more speculation about what exactly is going on behind the scenes.
However, fresh reports now suggest that a high-level meeting around 3 PM is still on the cards, with senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, DIPAM and the Expenditure Department expected to deliberate on possible support measures for Vodafone Idea.
This comes against the backdrop of:
- Ongoing discussions within the government on whether and how to provide relief on AGR-related dues.
- The Supreme Court’s observation in October that the Centre can reconsider and reconcile Vodafone Idea’s pending AGR dues beyond just FY17.
- Vodafone Idea’s massive AGR burden — over Rs 83,500 crore in total, including around Rs 9,450 crore in additional AGR dues as of March 2025, as per earlier reports you shared.
If held, the meeting is expected to focus primarily on Vodafone Idea’s survival and potential relief framework, though broader sectoral issues in telecom may also come up.
At the moment, there is no formal public confirmation from the government on whether the 3 PM meeting is officially scheduled or has been scrapped. The situation remains fluid, and much of what is circulating is based on “sources” and evolving internal discussions.
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