Vodafone Idea gets ₹26.8 crore DoT notice for alleged default in spectrum-related rollout obligations
The Department of Telecom has issued a notice to Vodafone Idea demanding ₹26.83 crore in liquidated damages for failing to meet minimum network rollout obligations from the 2022 spectrum auction. The company stated it is reviewing the notice and currently sees no material impact on its operations.
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The Telecom Department has issued a notice to Vodafone Idea for payment of Rs 26.83 crore in liquidated damages, citing alleged default in minimum rollout obligations in respect of spectrum allocated under auctions of 2022, the telco said on Saturday.
The company said it is reviewing the notice received on Friday (July 31, 2026) and evaluating next steps.
On the details of the notice, issued by the Department of Telecom, Vodafone Idea (VIL) in a BSE filing said that this is for payment of "liquidated damages amounting to ₹26.83 crore for alleged default in compliance of minimum rollout obligations in respect of spectrum allocated under Spectrum Auction conducted in 2022".
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