Vi Likely to Get 4-5 Year Interest-Free AGR Moratorium; Dues Halved

• Vodafone Idea (Vi) may receive a 4-5 year interest-free moratorium on over Rs 83,000 crore in AGR dues.
• Vi's AGR liabilities could be reduced by nearly half after a reassessment by a new committee.
• The proposal, awaiting Cabinet approval, aims to provide immediate relief to the cash-strapped telecom operator.
• This relief could enable Vi to raise fresh capital, including a planned Rs 25,000 crore fundraising.
• Potential investment from Tillman Global Holdings is contingent on the AGR relief package.

Why It Matters: Government's Vi relief plan impacts telecom competition and its future viability.