Vodafone Idea has begun fresh talks with the Indian government for "remedies" related to $8.4 billion in owed dues, the telecom operator said on Monday, days after the country's top court dismissed a plea to re-compute the dues.

Indian carrier Vodafone Idea (Vi) has signed a $3.6 billion deal with network vendors Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung. The contract will see the trio of vendors supply Vi with network equipment for the next three years.

With excellent timing – considering last week’s downbeat headlines about AGR dues – Indian operator Vodafone Idea has announced the conclusion of what it quite reasonably describes as a US$3.6 billon megadeal with three global network partners.

India's Vodafone Idea on Sunday concluded a $3.6 billion deal with mobile and network manufacturers Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung for supply of equipment over a period of three years, it said in a statement to exchanges.

Vodafone Idea shares jumped 14% after awarding contracts worth Rs 30,000 crore to Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung for 4G and 5G network equipment. The deal marks the first step in the company's three-year capex plan of USD 6.

Telecom major Vodafone Idea is reportedly in fresh talks with the government over its AGR issue. A Supreme Court bench rejected the petition filed by telecom companies regarding the re-computation of AGR.

India's Vodafone Idea on Sunday concluded a $3.6 billion deal with mobile and network manufacturers Nokia , Ericsson and Samsung for supply of equipment over a period of three years, it said in a statement to exchanges.