Vodafone Idea faces GST penalty orders worth over ₹83 cr, to take legal action

Vodafone Idea Ltd said on Thursday, December 25, has received two separate GST penalty orders from tax authorities in Mumbai and Bengaluru, with a combined financial exposure of over ₹83 crore, the telecom

operator said in a regulatory filing.

The Deputy Commissioner of State Tax, Andheri Division, Mumbai, has passed an order confirming a penalty of ₹79.56 crore, along with applicable tax demand and interest.

The order, received on December 24, 2025, relates to an alleged additional demand on licence fees and spectrum usage charges for FY 2018–19.

Separately, the Office of the Principal Commissioner of Central GST, Domlur Commissionerate, Bengaluru, has issued an order confirming a penalty of ₹3.58 crore, along with demand and interest.

This order, also received on December 24, pertains to alleged short payment of tax and excess input tax credit claims during the period from FY 2018–19 to FY 2022–23.

Vodafone Idea said the maximum financial impact would be limited to the tax demand, interest and penalties levied. The company added that it does not agree with the orders and will take appropriate legal action for rectification or reversal.

Shares of Vodafone Idea Ltd ended marginally higher on December 24, by 0.17% at ₹12.03 on the NSE.

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