Govt Considers...

The government is mindful that extending such relief to just one operator could raise questions of fairness.

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Therefore, any potential extension will likely be applicable across the industry. "So, the government is weighing options, keeping the interest of consumers in mind," a senior official said. Analysts said that a two-year deferment of Vodafone Idea's AGR dues is the most plausible form of support. They pointed out that the government may not want to risk a two-player market dominated by Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, particularly given that Vodafone Idea owes the highest dues to the government. As of March 31, Vodafone Idea's total dues stood at ₹1.94 lakh crore. This includes deferr