Bharti Airtel has received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) regarding a penalty for alleged violations of subscriber verification norms. The DoT imposed a penalty of ₹1,11,000 following a Customer Application Form (CAF) Audit conducted for November 2025. Airtel has chosen to pay the penalty and not contest the decision, with the payment representing the maximum financial impact.
DoT Imposes Penalty
Bharti Airtel has received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) regarding alleged non-compliance with subscriber verification norms. The notice, received on January 30, 2026, at 1354 Hrs IST, specifies a penalty levied on the company.
Details of the Penalty
The DoT has imposed a penalty of ₹1,11,000 on Bharti Airtel for alleged violations discovered during a Customer Application Form (CAF) Audit. This audit, conducted for November 2025, assessed Airtel’s adherence to the terms and conditions related to subscriber verification as outlined in the License Agreement.
Company’s Response
Bharti Airtel has decided to pay the imposed penalty. According to the company’s statement, the maximum financial implication is limited to the amount of the penalty levied. The company has opted not to contest the penalty.
Source: BSE
