Bharti Airtel Fined ₹1.5 Lakhs by DoT for Verification Norms Violation

Bharti Airtel Limited has received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Madhya Pradesh LSA, imposing a penalty of ₹1,50,000 for alleged violations of subscriber verification norms. The DoT conducts periodic Customer Application Form (CAF) Audits to ensure compliance with license agreement terms. The audit for July 2026 identified alleged non-compliance with subscriber verification procedures. Bharti Airtel has opted not to contest the penalty and will pay the amount, which represents the maximum financial impact.