Vodafone Idea Receives ₹6.38 Billion GST Penalty Order From Ahmedabad Authority

Vodafone Idea Ltd has received an order from the Office of the Additional Commissioner, Central Goods & Service Tax (CGST), Ahmedabad South, confirming a penalty of ₹6,379,068,254 (approximately ₹6.38 billion) along with a demand for tax and applicable interest.

The order, passed under Section 74 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, was received by the company on December 31, 2025. The authority alleged short payment of tax and excess availment of Input Tax Credit (ITC).

In a regulatory filing, Vodafone Idea stated it "does not agree with the order" and will take appropriate legal actions against the same. The telecom operator noted that the maximum financial impact is to the extent of the tax demand, interest, and penalty levied.