Bharti Airtel has disclosed receiving a notice imposing a penalty of ₹7,50,000 from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Andhra Pradesh LSA. The penalty stems from alleged violations of subscriber verification norms identified during a periodic Customer Application Form (CAF) Audit conducted in November 2025. The company has chosen not to contest the levy and will pay the full amount, marking the maximum financial impact of this compliance issue.
Regulatory Compliance Disclosure
Bharti Airtel Limited has formally informed the stock exchanges regarding a regulatory action received from the Department of Telecommunications, specifically the Andhra Pradesh LSA, identified as the ‘DoT’. The communication was received on February 16, 2026, at 1804 Hrs. IST.
Details of the Penalty Imposed
The notice imposes a specific monetary penalty of Rs. 7,50,000. This action relates to the alleged violation of subscriber verification norms stipulated under the company’s License Agreement. The department conducted a sample Customer Application Form (CAF) Audit during November 2025, which subsequently led to this finding of non-compliance with the requisite customer enrollment standards.
Company Response and Financial Implication
The company confirms that the basis of the finding relates to the requirement to ensure adequate verification before enrolling customers as subscribers. Regarding the financial and operational impact, the disclosure states that the maximum implication is limited to the extent of the penalty levied. In response to the notice, Bharti Airtel has decided to opt not to contest the findings and will proceed to pay the penalty.
Source: BSE
