Bharti Airtel fined ₹1.03 Lakh by DoT for Subscriber Verification Norms Violation
Bharti Airtel Limited was fined ₹1.03 lakh by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for alleged violations of subscriber verification norms. The penalty was imposed following a CAF Audit for July 2026. The company has chosen not to contest the penalty. The notice was received on September 20, 2026.
The penalty amount of ₹1.03 lakh is insignificant for a company of Bharti Airtel's scale, hence the impact is considered low.
The penalty is a minor financial imposition and the company has chosen not to contest it, indicating a neutral impact.
Bharti Airtel Limited has received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Uttar Pradesh (East) LSA, imposing a penalty of ₹1.03 lakh. This penalty is for alleged violation of subscriber verification norms, as per the company's license agreement. The DoT conducts periodic Customer Application Form (CAF) Audits to ensure compliance with licensing terms and conditions. An audit for July 2026 identified alleged violations regarding subscriber verification.
The company has stated that the maximum financial impact is limited to the penalty levied. Bharti Airtel has opted not to contest the penalty and will pay the amount. The notice was received by the company on September 20, 2026, at 12:23 IST.
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