Bharti Airtel has received a penalty notice from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Karnataka LSA, for ₹2,12,000. The penalty is related to alleged violations of subscriber verification norms identified during a Customer Application Form (CAF) audit for September 2025. The company has chosen to pay the penalty without contesting the notice.
Penalty Notice Received
Bharti Airtel has received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Karnataka LSA, regarding alleged non-compliance with subscriber verification norms. The notice, received on November 14, 2025, imposes a penalty on the company.
Details of the Penalty
The penalty levied by the DoT amounts to ₹2,12,000. The alleged violation pertains to subscriber verification norms discovered during a Customer Application Form (CAF) audit conducted for September 2025.
Company Response
Bharti Airtel has decided not to contest the penalty and will proceed with payment. This decision indicates a willingness to comply with regulatory requirements and resolve the matter efficiently.
Impact Assessment
The financial impact is limited to the penalty amount of ₹2,12,000. Operationally, the company is committed to ensuring adequate verification of customers before enrollment, aligning with licensing terms and conditions.
Source: BSE
