Vodafone Idea Receives GST Order with Penalty of Rs. 16.43 Lakh for Tax Non-Payment

Vodafone Idea Limited has received an order under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, resulting in a penalty of Rs. 16,42,918/- along with applicable demand and interest. The telecommunications company disclosed this development under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations on 23 April 2026.

Order Details and Authority

The order was passed by the Superintendent, Central Goods and Services Tax, Aizawl-I Range, Guwahati, under Section 74 of the Integrated/Central/State Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. The company received the order on 22 April 2026, one day before making the mandatory disclosure to the stock exchanges.

Parameter:	Details
Issuing Authority:	Superintendent, Central GST, Aizawl-I Range, Guwahati
Order Section:	Section 74 of GST Act, 2017
Penalty Amount:	Rs. 16,42,918/-
Date of Receipt:	22 April 2026
Disclosure Date:	23 April 2026

Nature of Alleged Violation

The GST order pertains to alleged non-payment of tax under reverse charge basis for the financial years 2018-19 and 2019-20. Under the reverse charge mechanism, the recipient of goods or services is liable to pay GST instead of the supplier. The order confirms the penalty amount along with the demand and interest as applicable under the GST provisions.

Company's Response and Financial Impact

Vodafone Idea has clearly stated its disagreement with the order and announced plans to take appropriate legal action against the same. The company has indicated that the maximum financial impact would be limited to the extent of tax demand, interest, and penalty levied under the order.

Impact Assessment:	Details
Financial Impact:	Limited to tax demand, interest and penalty
Company Position:	Disagrees with the order
Planned Action:	Appropriate legal action
Violation Period:	FY 2018-19 and 2019-20

Regulatory Compliance and Documentation

The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Clause 20 of Para A of Part A of Schedule III of SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015. The company provided detailed information as required under SEBI Master Circular no. SEBI/HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated 30 January 2026. Company Secretary Pankaj Kapdeo signed the disclosure document, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for listed entities regarding material events and orders from statutory authorities. The formal communication was addressed to both National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited, maintaining transparency with all stakeholders.

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Vodafone Idea Limited has submitted a disclosure to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited regarding an order received from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The order, dated 17 April 2026, levies a financial disincentive of Rs 21,46,000 on the company under the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018. The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The regulatory action stems from violations related to the quarter ending June 2024. According to the details provided, the company failed to implement and enforce the required scrubbing mechanism and did not comply with provisions relating to unsolicited commercial communication under the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018.

Key Details of the TRAI Order

S. No.	Particular	Information/ Remarks
1.	Name of the authority	Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
2.	Nature and details of the action(s) taken, initiated or order(s) passed	Order levying a financial disincentive of Rs. 21,46,000/- by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India under Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018.
3.	Date of receipt of direction or order	17 April 2026
4.	Details of the violation(s)/ contravention(s)	Failure to implement / enforce scrubbing mechanism and non-compliance of provisions relating to unsolicited commercial communication for the quarter ending June 2024 under Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018.
5.	Impact on financial, operation or other activities	The maximum financial impact is to the extent of disincentive levied. The Company is reviewing the Order and evaluating the next steps in this matter.

Company Response

Vodafone Idea Limited has stated that it is currently reviewing the order and evaluating the next steps in this matter. The company confirmed that the maximum financial impact from this regulatory action is limited to the extent of the disincentive levied by TRAI. The disclosure was signed by Pankaj Kapdeo, Company Secretary of Vodafone Idea Limited, on 17 April 2026.