Bharti Airtel fined ₹2.06 Lakh by DoT for subscriber verification norm violation
Bharti Airtel Limited has been fined ₹2,06,000 by the Department of Telecommunications for alleged violations of subscriber verification norms. The penalty arises from a Customer Application Form Audit for May 2026. The company has opted not to contest the penalty.
The penalty amount of ₹2.06 Lakh is considered low relative to Bharti Airtel's overall revenue and financial standing, and the company has chosen to pay it without contest.
The company has been penalized by a regulatory authority for non-compliance, which is a negative development.
Bharti Airtel Limited has received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Karnataka LSA, imposing a penalty of ₹2,06,000 for alleged violations of subscriber verification norms.
The notice was received on July 23, 2026, at 13:35 IST. The DoT conducts periodic Customer Application Form Audits (CAF Audit) to ensure compliance with license agreement terms regarding customer verification. A CAF Audit for May 2026 identified alleged violations.
The company stated that the maximum financial impact is limited to the penalty amount. Bharti Airtel has decided not to contest the penalty and will proceed with its payment.
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