Bharti Airtel has received notice from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) regarding a penalty of Rs. 6,99,000 for an alleged violation of subscriber verification norms. A Customer Application Form (CAF) Audit conducted for August 2025, revealed these discrepancies. The company has opted to pay the penalty.
Penalty Notice Received
Bharti Airtel has been notified by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) concerning a penalty related to subscriber verification procedures. The notice, received on December 29, 2025, addresses alleged non-compliance with established verification norms.
Details of the Alleged Violation
The issue stems from a Customer Application Form (CAF) Audit conducted by the DoT for the month of August 2025. This audit identified alleged violations related to the verification process of subscribers.
Financial Implications
The DoT has imposed a penalty of Rs. 6,99,000 for the identified discrepancies in subscriber verification. The maximum financial impact is limited to the penalty amount.
Company Response
Bharti Airtel has chosen not to contest the penalty and will proceed with payment.
Source: BSE
