Bharti Airtel fined ₹8.91 lakh by DoT for subscriber verification norm violations
Bharti Airtel received notices from the DoT imposing penalties totaling ₹8,91,000 for alleged violations of subscriber verification norms. Andhra Pradesh LSA imposed ₹6,75,000 for May 2026 CAF Audit violations, which Airtel will pay. Madhya Pradesh LSA imposed ₹2,16,000 for June 2026 CAF Audit violations, which Airtel disputes.
The total penalty amount of ₹8.91 lakh is a very small fraction of Bharti Airtel's overall revenue and operations, hence the impact is considered low.
The company has been imposed penalties by the Department of Telecommunications for alleged violations, which is a negative development.
Bharti Airtel Limited has received notices from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) imposing penalties for alleged violations of subscriber verification norms. In Andhra Pradesh, a penalty of ₹6,75,000 has been imposed for alleged violations related to the May 2026 Customer Application Form (CAF) Audit.
The company received the notice on September 9, 2026, at 1902 Hrs. The DoT alleges a breach of license agreement terms requiring adequate customer verification before enrollment. Bharti Airtel has opted not to contest this penalty and will pay it.
Similarly, in Madhya Pradesh, a penalty of ₹2,16,000 has been imposed for alleged violations identified during the June 2026 CAF Audit. The company received this notice on September 9, 2026, at 1920 Hrs. Bharti Airtel disagrees with this notice and intends to take appropriate actions for rectification or reversal.
The financial impact for both cases is limited to the extent of the penalties levied.
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