Vodafone Idea Ltd has disclosed that it has received two separate penalty orders from GST authorities in Mumbai and Bengaluru, resulting in a combined financial exposure of over ₹83 crore. The development was shared by the telecom operator through a regulatory filing, highlighting ongoing tax-related disputes linked to past assessment periods.
According to the filing, the larger of the two orders has been issued by the Deputy Commissioner of State Tax, Andheri Division, Mumbai. The order confirms a penalty of ₹79.56 crore, in addition to the applicable tax demand and interest. Vodafone Idea received this order on December 24, 2025, and it relates to an alleged additional GST liability arising from licence fees and spectrum usage charges for the financial year 2018–19.
The second order has been issued by the Office of the Principal Commissioner of Central GST under the Domlur Commissionerate in Bengaluru. This order confirms a penalty of ₹3.58 crore, along with the associated tax demand and interest. The Bengaluru order pertains to alleged short payment of GST and excess availment of input tax credit across multiple financial years, spanning from FY 2018–19 to FY 2022–23.
Vodafone Idea clarified that the maximum financial impact from these orders would be restricted to the tax demand, applicable interest and penalties specified by the authorities. The company also stated that it does not agree with the conclusions reached in either case.
Reiterating its stance, the telecom operator said it will pursue appropriate legal remedies available under the law. These may include filing appeals, seeking rectification or requesting a reversal of the orders through established statutory processes.
The disclosure comes at a time when Vodafone Idea continues to navigate regulatory and financial challenges, while engaging with authorities to address legacy issues related to taxation and compliance.
