Vodafone Idea receives a notice from India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) demanding payment of ₹26.83 crore for an alleged default related to spectrum rollout obligations. Multiple reports say the issue is tied to network rollout requirements set out in the Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) 2022, which the company is expected to comply with once spectrum is assigned. The DoT notice is issued for the alleged non-compliance with those contractual rollout obligations. Vodafone Idea states it is reviewing the notice it received on Friday, July 31, 2026, and assessing potential next steps. While the outlets report the amount demanded and the basis for the allegation—spectrum-related rollout obligations under the NIA 2022—details on whether Vodafone Idea has admitted any breach are not reported in the sources provided. The reports characterize the matter as an alleged default, with the company in the process of evaluating its response to the DoT notice.