New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- As the government weighs relief for Vodafone Idea's adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, the question is whether it will be enough to keep the telecom operator afloat. Experts suggest that even if the government halves Vodafone Idea's AGR dues, the relief may only buy time, not ensure survival.

Mint examines what relief the government is considering for Vodafone Idea, why AGR recalculation alone may not be enough, how high tariffs would need to rise for the company to remain viable, and whether India's telecom market can sustain repeated price hikes without losing subscribers or competition.

In October, the Supreme Court allowed the government to reassess Vodafone Idea's adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, which stood...