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Vi Sees First Subscriber Growth in Years Amidst AGR Relief
8 Apr
Summary
- Vodafone Idea's AGR reassessment deadline extended to June 30.
- Company added 21,927 subscribers in February 2026.
- A new prepaid plan at Rs 3999 offers OTT benefits.
Vodafone Idea has been granted an extension by the government, moving the deadline for Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) reassessment from March 31 to June 30, 2026. This reassessment, covering dues up to fiscal year 2017, has been delayed due to pending paperwork related to Spectrum Usage Charges (SUC) in some regions.
In a notable shift, Vodafone Idea recorded its first subscriber increase in years, adding 21,927 users in February 2026, as per the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India. While this growth is modest compared to competitors Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, it signifies a positive step after a prolonged period of subscriber decline. The company has been increasing capital expenditure on network upgrades, which may be contributing to this early success.
Vodafone Idea is also actively pursuing additional funding from banks, a crucial step to maintain competitiveness against larger rivals. Despite the AGR deadline extension and the subscriber gain, the company faces a challenging path ahead, requiring consistent user growth and sustained investment. Separately, Vodafone Idea has launched a new Rs 3999 prepaid plan that includes access to streaming services like JioHotstar and Amazon Prime Lite, a move expected to attract new customers.
