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Vodafone Idea accepts 4-year payment moratorium on spectrum dues

Telcos have been given time till October 29 to communicate whether they wish to avail a moratorium on payment of spectrum dues and AGR

Vodafone Idea
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Vi’s total gross debt as of June-end stood at Rs 1.91 trillion. It comprised deferred spectrum obligations, AGR liability and bank loans.

Aneesh Phadnis Mumbai
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has decided to avail the four-year moratorium on spectrum dues. This will give the stressed telecom operator a fresh lease of life and allow it to make investments in new services and technology.
 
Telcos have been given time till October 29 to communicate whether they wish to avail a moratorium on payment of spectrum dues and adjusted gross revenue (AGR).
 
The department of telecom (DoT) has given them 90 days to consider the option of converting the interest that will accrue during the moratorium period into equity.
 
The government has also informed the companies

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