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Airtel, Vi eye ₹24k cr relief after HC order
Hindustan Times Navi Mumbai
|June 09, 2026
In a relief for telecom operators Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, the Bombay High Court on Monday quashed the government's demand notices seeking one-time spectrum charges (OTSC) over the levy on spectrum held beyond 6.2 MHz from 2008 onwards.
In the 13-year legal battle, this ruling would potentially provide a total relief of over ₹24,000 crore to the companies. According to the FY25 annual report of Airtel, it had disclosed a contingent liability towards OTSC of ₹6,600 crore. Its total liability towards OTSC rose to ₹16,500 crore as of March end 2025, including the interest of ₹9,954 crore.
Vodafone Idea’s exposure was at ₹7,581 crore, as per its FY25 annual report. It was not clear whether the amount includes the interest. The amount could rise based on the interest calculations.
“This ruling marks an important milestone for India’s telecom sector by eliminating legal and financial uncertainty and creating a more supportive environment for future investments,” said an Airtel spokesperson, welcoming the ruling. Vodafone Idea did not respond to Mint’s queries until press time.
This story is from the June 09, 2026 edition of Hindustan Times Navi Mumbai.
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