Bharti Airtel has received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications regarding a penalty of ₹1,59,000 for alleged violations of subscriber verification norms. The penalty stems from a Customer Application Form Audit conducted in November 2025. Bharti Airtel has opted to pay the penalty. The company is committed to ensuring adherence to licensing terms and conditions as per regulations.
DoT Imposes Penalty
Bharti Airtel has been notified by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) regarding a penalty related to subscriber verification.
Details of the Penalty
The DoT has imposed a penalty of ₹1,59,000 on Bharti Airtel for alleged violations of subscriber verification norms.
Background of the Issue
The penalty is a result of a Customer Application Form (CAF) Audit conducted by the DoT in November 2025. The audit found alleged discrepancies in subscriber verification processes.
Company’s Response
Bharti Airtel has decided to pay the penalty. The company is committed to complying with licensing terms and conditions relating to subscriber verification.
The notice was received on February 02, 2026, at 1144 Hrs IST.
Source: BSE
