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Telecom - Cellular & Fixed line services
Regulatory9 Jun 2026, 10:41 pm

Bharti Airtel Fined ₹37.12 Lakh by TRAI

AI Summary

Bharti Airtel has received an order from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) levying a financial disincentive of INR 37,12,000. The penalty is due to customer complaint redressal not being in line with the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018, for the quarter ended September 2024. The company stated that the maximum financial impact is limited to the disincentive amount. Bharti Airtel disagrees with the order and plans to take appropriate action for rectification or reversal.

Key Highlights

  • TRAI imposes ₹37.12 lakh penalty on Bharti Airtel.
  • Penalty relates to non-compliance in customer complaint redressal.
  • Violation pertains to Q3 2024 regulations.
  • Company disputes the order and will seek rectification.