Mumbai, Sep 1 (TIWN) Vodafone Idea shares plunged over 17 per cent, while the stock price of Bharti Airtel surged over 4 per cent on Tuesday after the Supreme Court said that the telecom operators will have to clear their dues in 10 years time with a 10 per cent up front payment by March 31, 2021.

Around 12.30 p.m., Bharti Airtel shares on the BSE were trading at Rs 537.75, higher by Rs 23.80 or 4.63 per cent from its previous close.   Vodafone Idea shares on the BSE were trading at Rs 8.40, lower by Rs 1.79 or 17.57 per cent from its previous close.