Bharti Airtel Fined ₹1.14 Lakh for Subscriber Verification Norms Violation
Bharti Airtel received a penalty of ₹1.14 lakh from the Department of Telecommunications for alleged violation of subscriber verification norms during a CAF Audit for May 2026. The company has chosen not to contest the penalty.
The penalty amount of ₹1.14 lakh is financially insignificant for a company of Bharti Airtel's scale, thus having a low impact.
The company has been penalized by a regulatory authority, which is a negative development.
Bharti Airtel Limited has received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications, Madhya Pradesh LSA (DoT) imposing a penalty of ₹1,14,000 for alleged violation of subscriber verification norms. The notice was received on July 31, 2026, at 1800 Hrs IST.
According to the license agreement, the company is mandated to ensure adequate verification of customers before enrolling them as subscribers and adhere to instructions issued by the DoT. The DoT conducts periodic Customer Application Form Audits (CAF Audits) to verify compliance. An audit for May 2026 identified alleged violations of the terms and conditions concerning subscriber verification norms.
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 proceed with its payment.
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