Vodafone Idea share price rose 7.18% to ₹8.21 with a trading volume of 1.12 billion shares.
The company filed a Supreme Court petition against ₹5,606 crore AGR dues, with a hearing scheduled for September 19, 2025.
Vodafone Idea AGR dues are of ₹1.95 trillion, out of which ₹1.19 trillion are in spectrum payments and ₹76,000 crore in AGR liabilities.
Vodafone Idea (Vi) shares rose 7.18% to ₹8.21 on the NSE at press time. The stock opened at ₹7.75 and touched a day high of ₹8.22 before closing just below its upper limit of ₹8.42. Trading was very heavy, with more than 1.12 billion shares changing hands, much higher than the usual 20-day average of about 376 million.
Even with this jump, the company’s value in the stock market (market cap) stands at about ₹88,949 crore, far below its all-time high when the stock had touched ₹125.66. Today, it trades under its 52-week high of ₹13.50, but still better than the year’s lowest price of ₹6.12.
Vodafone share price chart on TradingView shows gains of 8.62% in intraday trade:
The stock’s move comes at a time when Vodafone Idea is once again in the news over its AGR dues. AGR stands for Adjusted Gross Revenue, a way the government calculates telecom fees.
The company has filed a petition in the Supreme Court against a new demand of ₹5,606 crore from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). Vi argues that this amount relates to the 2016-17 period, which the Supreme Court had already ruled on in 2020. At that time, the court fixed Vi’s total dues at ₹58,254 crore and said there would be no fresh calculations.
The new petition will be heard on September 19, and investors are waiting to see if the court gives Vodafone Idea any relief. The outcome could directly affect the company’s future.
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Apart from the legal battle, Vodafone Idea is also looking for new funds. Reports suggest the government wants to bring in a strategic investor who may invest about $1 billion (₹8,800 crore) for a 12-13% stake in the company.
The current promoters, Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone UK might sell part of their shares, but the government has said it will keep its own stake for now. On August 26, the Telecom Ministry ruled out giving Vi any extra relief packages. Later, Vodafone Idea clarified that it had not received any official word on new funding yet.
Still, in its Q1FY26 earnings call, the company said it is talking to banks for loans after its credit rating improved. Management believes that once the AGR issue is clearer, it will be easier to raise money.
Vodafone Idea says it has the largest spectrum per million subscribers (except mmWave), which gives it an edge in moving users from 4G to 5G.
The company also pointed out that while people are using much more data and services, the amount they pay each month, called ARPU (Average Revenue Per User), has not increased enough. Vi believes that tariff hikes will be necessary to earn fair returns and support future investments.
As of June 2025, Vodafone Idea’s total dues were about ₹1.95 trillion (₹1.19 trillion in spectrum payments and about ₹76,000 crore in AGR dues). These payments stretch all the way till FY44.
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For now, Vodafone Idea’s stock has gained attention because of high trading, court hearings, and funding buzz. However, challenges remain, especially its huge debt and AGR case. If the company manages to raise money, increase tariffs, and expand to 5G, it could bring hope back for its investors.
1. Why is Vodafone Idea share price rising?
Vodafone Idea’s stock is surging due to heavy buying volumes and renewed investor interest driven by its Supreme Court petition on AGR dues, fresh funding discussions, and good long-term prospects in 5G expansion.
2. What are AGR dues, and what does it mean for Vodafone Idea?
AGR means Adjusted Gross Revenue, it is how telecom fees are calculated in India. Vodafone Idea’s AGR dues are important because they show the company’s financial obligations and repayment liabilities. Hence, it directly affects investor confidence.
3. How much debt does Vodafone Idea currently have?
Vodafone Idea’s outstanding obligations are ₹1.95 trillion as of June 2025. This includes ₹1.19 trillion in deferred spectrum payments and around ₹76,000 crore in AGR dues, with repayments stretching till FY44.
4. What is Vodafone Idea shares outlook?
Vodafone Idea aims to raise revenues through tariff hikes, subscriber additions, and migration from 4G to 5G. The company also expects digital transformation, better customer experience, and partnerships to drive long-term cash flow.
5. When is Vodafone Idea’s AGR dues case hearing?
Vodafone Idea’s petition against the Department of Telecommunications’ ₹5,606 crore AGR dues demand is scheduled for hearing on September 19, 2025. The Supreme court verdict might impact the company’s financial outlook massively.