Telecom - Cellular & Fixed line services
Legal3 April 2026 at 10:20 am

Bharti Airtel Ltd Faces Rs. 1,09,000 Penalty for Subscriber Verification Norms Violation

AI Summary

Bharti Airtel Ltd has received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications, Uttar Pradesh (East) LSA, imposing a penalty of Rs. 1,09,000 for alleged violation of subscriber verification norms. The notice was received on April 02, 2026 at IST 1807 Hrs. The violation was discovered during a Customer Application Form Audit (CAF Audit) conducted by DoT for January, 2026. The Company has opted not to contest and pay the penalty.

Key Highlights

  • Bharti Airtel Ltd has been imposed a penalty of Rs. 1,09,000 by the Department of Telecommunications, Uttar Pradesh (East) LSA
  • The penalty is for alleged violation of subscriber verification norms
  • The violation was discovered during a Customer Application Form Audit (CAF Audit) conducted by DoT for January, 2026
  • The Company has opted not to contest and pay the penalty
  • This is a legal matter and does not have a significant impact on the financial, operation or other activities of the listed entity