Bharti Airtel fined ₹6.59 Lakh by DoT for subscriber verification norm violation
Bharti Airtel has been fined ₹6.59 lakh by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for alleged violations of subscriber verification norms. The penalty was imposed after a CAF Audit for April 2026. The company has opted to pay the fine and not contest it.
The penalty amount of ₹6.59 lakh is a very small fraction of Bharti Airtel's overall revenue and is unlikely to have a significant financial impact.
The company has been penalized by the Department of Telecommunications, which is a negative development.
Bharti Airtel Limited has received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Andhra Pradesh LSA, imposing a penalty of ₹6.59 lakh for alleged violation of subscriber verification norms. The notice was received on July 16, 2026.
The DoT conducts periodic Customer Application Form (CAF) Audits to ensure compliance with licensing terms. Following an audit for April 2026, the DoT alleged a violation of subscriber verification norms as per the license agreement.
The company has decided to pay the penalty and not contest it. The maximum financial impact is limited to the penalty amount levied.
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