Bharti Airtel faces a penalty of ₹6,99,000 due to alleged violations of subscriber verification norms identified during a Department of Telecommunications (DoT) audit conducted in July 2025. The audit found discrepancies related to customer application form (CAF) compliance. Bharti Airtel has chosen not to contest the penalty and will proceed with payment, minimizing further implications.
Subscriber Verification Penalty
Bharti Airtel has received notice of a penalty for alleged violations related to subscriber verification protocols. This follows a Customer Application Form (CAF) audit conducted by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in Andhra Pradesh.
Details of the Violation
The DoT’s audit, which took place in July 2025, identified instances where Bharti Airtel allegedly did not fully comply with the required subscriber verification norms. According to the notice received on December 8, 2025, at 1658 Hrs IST, these violations pertain to specific terms and conditions outlined in the License Agreement.
Financial Impact and Company Response
As a result of these findings, Bharti Airtel is subject to a penalty of ₹6,99,000. In response, the company has decided not to contest the penalty and will proceed with paying the stipulated amount.
Source: BSE