Vodafone Idea Share Price Falls 11% After AGR Relief News

Vodafone Idea Stock Sees Big Ups and Downs on Union Cabinet Decision

The Vodafone Idea share price fell by more than 11.5% after media reports said that the Union Cabinet approved an AGR relief package for the telecom company. After this news, many investors sold the stock which caused a sharp fall.

Earlier in the day, Vodafone Idea stock dropped nearly 15% and touched an intraday low of ₹10.25. This fall came after the share had jumped over 6% and reached a 52-week high of ₹12.80.

At the end of the trading session, the Vodafone Idea share price closed at ₹10.67.

AGR Relief Hope First Boosted Vodafone Idea Share Price

On December 31, the Vodafone Idea share price went up by more than 2% in early trading. This happened after reports said that the Union Cabinet may discuss the AGR issue.

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Investors expected that the government could give relief on interest and penalty related to AGR dues, which would reduce the company’s financial burden. But later, due to confusion about the final decision, the stock started falling.

Government Wants to Save Vodafone Idea and Avoid Duopoly

Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said that the government is trying to support Vodafone Idea and BSNL. The goal is to stop the telecom market from becoming a duopoly and to keep prices fair for customers.

Any AGR relief from the Cabinet could be very important for Vodafone Idea, as the company has around ₹2 lakh crore in government dues.

Vodafone Idea AGR Dues Details

In October, the Supreme Court allowed the government to review Vodafone Idea’s AGR dues, which gave some relief to the company.

Vodafone Idea said its AGR liability was ₹83,400 crore as of March 31, 2025. The company will need to pay about ₹18,000 crore every year from March 2026 for the next six years.

Vodafone Idea Share Price Performance in 2025

Even with recent ups and downs, the Vodafone Idea share price has performed well in 2025. The stock has risen around 52% this year, according to BSE data.

Earlier in the day, the share touched ₹12.32, which was its 52-week high. At around 11:14 AM, Vodafone Idea stock was trading 1.57% higher at ₹12.26, before falling later.

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