Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) demanding ₹26.83 crore as liquidated damages for the alleged non-compliance with minimum network rollout obligations linked to the 2022 spectrum auction.
The telecom operator disclosed the development to the stock exchanges under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
DoT Issues ₹26.83 Crore Demand Notice
According to the exchange filing, the notice was issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the provisions of the Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) 2022.
The demand relates to an alleged default in complying with the minimum rollout obligations associated with the spectrum allocated to the company during the 2022 spectrum auction.
Vodafone Idea said it received the communication on July 31, 2026.
Reason Behind the Notice
The DoT has alleged that Vodafone Idea failed to meet the network rollout obligations prescribed under NIA 2022, which are required to be fulfilled after the assignment of spectrum.
Based on this alleged non-compliance, the department has sought liquidated damages of ₹26.83 crore.
Vodafone Idea Reviewing the Notice
The company stated that it is currently reviewing the notice and evaluating the next course of action.
At this stage, Vodafone Idea has not indicated whether it will challenge the demand or comply with the notice.
No Immediate Financial or Operational Impact
Despite the demand, Vodafone Idea clarified that the notice does not have any immediate financial or operational impact on the company.
The filing stated that the company is assessing the matter before taking appropriate action.
Key Highlights
- Authority: Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
- Demand Amount: ₹26.83 crore
- Reason: Alleged non-compliance with minimum rollout obligations under NIA 2022
- Date of Receipt: July 31, 2026
- Company’s Response: Reviewing the notice and evaluating next steps
- Operational Impact: No immediate financial or operational impact reported
The development comes as Vodafone Idea continues to strengthen its network and expand services while addressing regulatory and financial obligations in India’s highly competitive telecom sector.
Source: BSE Filing
