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title: "Aditya Bhattachrya Comments on Supreme Court’s AGR Ruling in Mint Article"
date: 2025-05-20
author: "King Stubb & Kasiva"
url: https://ksandk.com/news/aditya-bhattachrya-comments-on-supreme-courts-agr-ruling-in-mint-article/
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# Aditya Bhattachrya Comments on Supreme Court’s AGR Ruling in Mint Article

Posted On - 20 May, 2025 • By - King Stubb & Kasiva

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In the recent **Supreme Court ruling dismissing the plea by Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel, and Tata Teleservices** seeking waiver of interest on Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues, legal and financial implications continue to weigh heavily on the telecom sector.

Featured in an article by *Mint*, **Aditya Bhattacharya** offered a critical perspective on the potential government response in the wake of this judgment:

*“Though the government in the past has intervened by converting VI’s (Vodafone Idea) debt into equity, the likelihood of another bailout strategy looks bleak.”*

His comment highlights the growing concerns around the sustainability of government support for distressed telecom operators, especially in light of fiscal constraints and past interventions.

Read more: [https://www.livemint.com/industry/telecom/supreme-court-agr-ruling-vodafone-idea-agr-dues-bharti-airtel-agr-tata-teleservices-agr-case-telecom-sector-dot-agr-11747641927938.html](https://www.livemint.com/industry/telecom/supreme-court-agr-ruling-vodafone-idea-agr-dues-bharti-airtel-agr-tata-teleservices-agr-case-telecom-sector-dot-agr-11747641927938.html)

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