'Telcos need to pay 10% of AGR dues by Mar 31'

Telecom operators, including Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, which have pending adjusted gross revenue dues will have to pay 10% of the total liability by March 31 irrespective of the part-payments made by them, according to sources. Operational telecom operators are expected to pay Rs 12,921 cr by March 31, of which close to 80% has to be paid by Vodafone Idea & Airtel.