Bharti Airtel Limited has disclosed an order from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) levying a financial disincentive of INR 54,06,000/-. The order is based on alleged non-compliance with the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018. The company states that the alleged violation pertains to the quarter ended December 2024. Bharti Airtel does not agree with the order and plans to take appropriate action for rectification or reversal.
TRAI Levies Financial Disincentive on Bharti Airtel
Bharti Airtel Limited has been issued an order by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The order directs the company to pay a financial disincentive amounting to INR 54,06,000/- (Rupees Fifty-Four Lakh and Six Thousand only). This penalty is a result of alleged non-compliance with the provisions of the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018 (6 of 2018).
Details of Alleged Non-Compliance
The alleged non-compliance for which the order has been levied is reported to have occurred during the quarter ended December 2024. The specifics of the violation(s) or contravention(s) are detailed in the communication received by the company. The maximum financial impact is quantifiable to the extent of the disincentive levied.
Company’s Stance and Action
Bharti Airtel Limited has stated that it does not agree with the Order. The company intends to take appropriate action(s) for the rectification or reversal of the same. Further details and the complete communication are provided as Annexure A to the disclosure.
Source: BSE
