Regulatory10 April 2026 at 04:00 pm
Bharti Airtel fined ₹51.10 Lakh by TRAI for regulatory non-compliance
AI Summary
Bharti Airtel Ltd has received an order from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) levying a financial disincentive of ₹51,10,000. The order, received on April 10, 2026, is due to the company's alleged failure to redress complaints in line with the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018, for the quarter ended June 2024. Bharti Airtel stated that it does not agree with the order and intends to take appropriate actions for its rectification or reversal. The maximum financial impact is limited to the levied disincentive amount.
Key Highlights
- TRAI imposed a ₹51.10 Lakh financial disincentive on Bharti Airtel.
- Penalty relates to non-compliance with customer complaint regulations.
- Bharti Airtel disputes the order and plans to seek reversal.
- Maximum financial impact is limited to the penalty amount.