Vodafone Idea Faces GST Penalty Order of ₹6.78 Crore; Company Plans Legal Challenge

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Mumbai, December 31, 2025: Vodafone Idea Limited (NSE: IDEA, BSE: 532822) has received an order under the Goods and Services Tax framework, confirming a penalty of ₹6.78 crore along with applicable tax demand and interest. The company has stated that it does not agree with the order and will initiate appropriate legal action.

Details of the GST Order​

The order has been issued by the Office of the Additional Commissioner, Secunderabad jurisdiction in Hyderabad, Telangana. It pertains to alleged excess claim of input tax credit by the company for the financial year 2021 to 2022.

Key particulars of the order​

ParticularsDetails
AuthorityOffice of the Additional Commissioner, Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana
Nature of actionOrder confirming penalty of ₹6,78,07,980 along with tax demand and interest
Date of receiptDecember 30, 2025
AllegationExcess claim of input tax credit for FY 2021–22
Financial impactExposure limited to tax demand, interest, and penalty as levied
The company has clarified that the maximum financial impact is restricted to the amount specified in the order. Vodafone Idea has reiterated that it does not concur with the findings and will pursue legal remedies against the decision .

Company Position​

Vodafone Idea has formally communicated that it disputes the order and intends to challenge it through appropriate legal channels. The disclosure has been made as part of its regulatory compliance obligations to stock exchanges.

About the Company​

Vodafone Idea Limited is a listed telecommunications service provider in India, offering mobility and data services across the country. The company’s equity shares are listed on the National Stock Exchange of India and BSE Limited under the symbols IDEA and 532822, respectively.
 

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