Context: The Supreme Court (SC) verdict on the terms of paying past dues linked to adjusted gross revenue (AGR) has brought to an end the uncertainty surrounding the 15-year-old telecom case.
Supreme Court’s adjudication of the AGR issue
Challenges to the SC verdict:
Way Forward:
Conclusion: The spectrum auction across several bands, including 5G, will be an opportunity for the telcos to show their intent, but they should go beyond that to do what it takes to satisfy subscribers.