Bharti Airtel Limited has disclosed the receipt of a notice from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Andhra Pradesh LSA, imposing a penalty of Rs. 6,78,000. The penalty stems from an alleged violation of subscriber verification norms identified during a Customer Application Form (CAF) Audit conducted in October 2025. The company has decided to pay the penalty and will not contest the matter.
Regulatory Compliance Disclosure
Bharti Airtel Limited formally announced an update regarding regulatory communications on February 10, 2026. This disclosure relates to a notice received from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Andhra Pradesh LSA, concerning compliance with licensing terms.
Details of the Imposed Penalty
The key particulars of the communication received are as follows:
- Authority: The Department of Telecommunications, Andhra Pradesh LSA (‘DoT’).
- Action Taken: A notice imposing a penalty of Rs. 6,78,000 was issued.
- Alleged Violation: The penalty is for an alleged violation of subscriber verification norms.
- Date of Receipt: The direction was received on February 09, 2026, at 1702 Hrs IST.
Basis of Allegation and Compliance Period
The communication explains that the basis for the penalty is related to the company’s obligation under the License Agreement to ensure adequate verification of customers before enrollment. The DoT conducted a sample Customer Application Form (CAF) Audit for October, 2025, which allegedly uncovered violations of the terms and conditions concerning subscriber verification.
Financial Impact and Company Action
Regarding the potential impact, the company stated that the maximum financial implication is limited strictly to the extent of the penalty levied. In response to the communication, Bharti Airtel Limited has confirmed its decision to pay the penalty and has opted not to contest the levied amount.
Source: BSE
