Telcos seek reduction in AGR levies

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), which represents telecom operators like Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea, on Thursday said that regulatory levies — licence fee and contribution to Digital Bharat Nidhi Fund- which is at 8% of their adjusted gross revenue (AGR) currently, should be significantly reduced or abolished completely.