BSNL, MTNL yet to clear AGR dues of over Rs 100 billion

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) have reportedly not cleared their adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues of over Rs 100 billion as calculated by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).

As per the DoT’s calculation, AGR liability of BSNL and MTNL was around Rs 58.35 billion and Rs 43.52 billion up to the financial year 2016-17, which includes interest, penalty and interest on penalty.

According to industry source, BSNL and MTNL have not paid any amount towards their liability.