Archive · 27 Jul 2025
DoT Issues ₹7,827 Crore AGR Demand to Tata Communications
The Indian government is asking Tata Communications to pay about ₹7,800 crore.
This is for money the company owes, called AGR, from 2005 to 2024.
Some of the money is because the government disagrees with some of the company's claimed deductions.
Tata Communications is fighting this, saying that their situation is different and they have legal arguments to support their case.
They have appeals in court and believe they can win.
DoT issued a notice to Tata Communications for approximately ₹7,827.55 crore in AGR dues.
The notice covers the financial years from 2005-06 to 2023-24.
₹276.68 crore of the demand is due to disallowed deductions under ISP and NLD licenses.
Tata Communications has existing appeals related to its licenses pending in court.
The company believes it can defend its position based on legal opinions.
- Who
- Department of Telecom and Tata Communications
- What
- DoT issued a demand notice to Tata Communications for AGR dues.
- When
- The demand covers financial years from 2005-06 to 2023-24.
- Where
- India
- Why
- For adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues.
Government's Stance
Tata Communications' Position
AGR Dues Dispute
Government's Stance
The Department of Telecom (DoT) has issued a demand notice for AGR dues, citing regulations.
Tata Communications' Position
Tata Communications disputes the demand, based on independent legal opinions.
- Demand Amount
- ₹7,827.55 crore
- Period Covered
- FY 2005-06 to FY 2023-24
- Issuing Body
- Department of Telecom (DoT)
- Company
- Tata Communications
- Notice Type
- Show-cause-cum-demand notice
- Deduction Disallowance
- ₹276.68 crore
- Legal Status
- Pending appeals in Supreme Court and TDSAT
