Bharti Airtel has received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications regarding a penalty of Rs 1,09,000. The penalty relates to alleged violations of subscriber verification norms identified during a January 2026 audit. The company has formally decided not to contest the penalty and will proceed with the payment, effectively closing the matter.
Penalty Details
Bharti Airtel was notified on April 02, 2026, regarding a financial penalty imposed by the Uttar Pradesh (East) division of the Department of Telecommunications. The penalty, amounting to Rs 1,09,000, follows an assessment of the company’s compliance with established subscriber verification processes.
Context of the Audit
The penalty stems from a periodic Customer Application Form (CAF) audit conducted for the month of January 2026. Telecommunications providers are mandated to perform rigorous verification of all customers before enrolling them as subscribers. The authorities alleged that certain terms and conditions regarding these verification norms were not met during the audit period.
Company Response
In response to the communication received, Bharti Airtel has evaluated the findings and opted to resolve the matter promptly. The management has decided not to contest the findings and will pay the specified penalty in full. There is no expected impact on the company’s broader operations beyond the payment of the stated amount.
Source: BSE
