BHARTI AIRTEL LTD.

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.

Bharti Airtel has launched new postpaid plans effective October 8, 2026, offering free international roaming as a key benefit. Each plan includes a 5-day complimentary international roaming pack with 5GB data, 60 minutes of calls, and 25 outgoing SMS per year. This benefit is extended to all family members on family plans. The new plans also incorporate existing benefits like Unlimited Data, Fast Lane technology, and network-level spam protection. Various entertainment subscriptions and exclusive experiences are also bundled. The plans range from ₹499 for an individual to ₹1799 for a family of five, with different subscription bundles and features.

Airtel Business has launched IQ Gateway, India's first business communications platform with telco-grade network intelligence. This DPDP-compliant unified platform integrates SMS, WhatsApp, RCS, and business voice communications onto a single control plane, enhancing security and reducing delivery failures and spam risks. It leverages Airtel's fraud protection and network insights to make enterprise messaging safer and more trusted. The platform aims to help enterprises manage multiple service providers and communication channels efficiently, optimize costs, and ensure easy identity verification. Key capabilities include flexible deployment options (on-premises or cloud-hosted SaaS) and end-to-end control with real-time analytics.

Bharti Airtel Limited has received notices from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) imposing penalties totaling ₹8,63,000 for alleged violations of subscriber verification norms. Annexure A details a penalty of ₹7,36,000 for the Assam LSA region, related to a CAF Audit for the quarter ending June 2026. Annexure B outlines a penalty of ₹1,27,000 for the Maharashtra LSA region, stemming from a CAF Audit in July 2026. The company stated that the maximum financial impact is limited to the penalty amounts. Bharti Airtel disagrees with the notice from Assam and will take action for rectification, while it has opted not to contest and will pay the penalty for Maharashtra.

Bharti Airtel Limited has received notices from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) imposing penalties totaling ₹3,53,000 for alleged violations of subscriber verification norms. The penalties stem from Customer Application Form (CAF) Audits conducted by DoT for April and July 2026. The company has opted not to contest these penalties and will pay the amounts levied. The financial impact is limited to the penalty amounts, with no other significant operational or financial implications reported.

Bharti Airtel has announced the closure of its trading window for dealing in the company's securities. This closure is effective from Thursday, October 01, 2026, and is in line with the company's code for the Prohibition of Insider Trading. The window will reopen 48 hours after the company declares its financial results for the quarter and half-year ending September 30, 2026. This measure is a standard practice to prevent potential insider trading during periods when sensitive financial information is being finalized and before it is publicly disclosed.

Bharti Airtel has enhanced its ₹999 and higher family postpaid plans by integrating Apple's iCloud+, Apple TV, and Apple Arcade. This move aims to offer greater value and encourage customer upgrades by bundling secure cloud storage, award-winning Apple TV originals, and ad-free games from Apple Arcade. The enhanced plans provide unlimited data, fastlane technology, spam protection, and entertainment subscriptions, now augmented with Apple's services. This strategic addition seeks to make Airtel's postpaid offering more attractive by combining connectivity, entertainment, gaming, and cloud storage into a single package, reinforcing Airtel's commitment to delivering differentiated value and rewarding customer experiences.

Bharti Airtel Limited has received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Uttar Pradesh (East) LSA, imposing a penalty of ₹1,03,000. The penalty is for alleged violations of subscriber verification norms, identified during a periodic Customer Application Form (CAF) Audit for July 2026. The DoT mandates adequate customer verification before subscriber enrollment. Bharti Airtel has decided not to contest the penalty and will pay the amount. The company stated that the maximum financial impact is limited to the penalty levied.

Bharti Airtel has received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Bihar LSA, imposing a penalty of ₹1,53,000. The penalty is for alleged violations of subscriber verification norms, identified during a Customer Application Form (CAF) Audit for May 2026. The DoT requires telecom operators to ensure adequate customer verification as per their license agreement. Bharti Airtel stated that it disagrees with the notice and intends to take appropriate action for rectification or reversal of the penalty. The company has indicated that the maximum financial impact is limited to the penalty amount.

Bharti Airtel Limited has received an order from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) levying a financial disincentive of INR 1,10,000. The penalty is due to alleged non-compliance with the Standards of Quality of Service for Access (Wireline and Wireless) and Broadband Service Regulations, 2024, for the month of November 2025. The company stated that the maximum financial impact is limited to the disincentive amount. Bharti Airtel is currently reviewing the order and will take appropriate action.