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Question: Kunal Vora - BNP Paribas, Research Division - Analyst
: My first question is on the progress for collecting the current dues from Vodafone Idea. How are you thinking about the past dues now? Do you
think it makes sense to continue the service till the time they keep clearing the current dues? Or do you think collection of past dues is a must in
the coming quarter or so?
Question: Kunal Vora - BNP Paribas, Research Division - Analyst
: So for now, fair to assume that as long as the current dues are getting collected, that's fine. I mean like while you will keep pushing the customers.
But for now, if current dues are -- keep getting collected you are okay.
Question: Kunal Vora - BNP Paribas, Research Division - Analyst
: Second is, you saw strong tower additions in fourth quarter. What would be the ROI you will be making in these towers, assuming they remain
single tenant. And is the CapEx and rental on these towers similar to the older towers or there is any difference in the terms?
Question: Kunal Vora - BNP Paribas, Research Division - Analyst
: But single digit will be below the cost of capital. So it should be double digits, right, to cover the cost of capital?
Question: Kunal Vora - BNP Paribas, Research Division - Analyst
: And just one last question. Your thoughts on dividends going forward?
Question: Kunal Vora - BNP Paribas, Research Division - Analyst
: But why not distribute the free cash flow which you did generate this year?
Question: Kunal Vora - BNP Paribas, Research Division - Analyst
: So my question was on the minimum lease rental receivables. You've seen a sharp spike this quarter. Was there some extension of contract because
clearly, the new tower additions cannot explain that?
Question: Kunal Vora - BNP Paribas, Research Division - Analyst
: And does this renewal have any impact on average rental per tower?
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