Bharti Airtel Limited has been notified of a penalty of ₹1,06,000 by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Uttar Pradesh (East) LSA. The penalty is for alleged violations of subscriber verification norms identified during a Customer Application Form (CAF) Audit for April 2026. The company has chosen to pay the penalty and not contest it.
DoT Imposes Penalty on Bharti Airtel
Bharti Airtel Limited has received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Uttar Pradesh (East) LSA, informing them of a penalty amounting to ₹1,06,000. This action stems from an alleged violation of subscriber verification norms, as identified during a recent Customer Application Form (CAF) Audit conducted by the DoT.
Background of the Audit
As per the terms of its License Agreement, Bharti Airtel is obligated to ensure adequate verification of its customers before their enrollment as subscribers and to adhere to all instructions issued by the DoT. The DoT conducts periodic CAF Audits to ensure compliance with these licensing conditions. The audit in question covered the period of April 2026.
Nature of Violation and Company’s Response
The DoT’s audit for April 2026 alleged that Bharti Airtel violated the stipulated terms and conditions concerning subscriber verification norms. The company has reviewed the findings and, to the best of its knowledge and belief, the information provided in this disclosure is true, correct, and complete. Bharti Airtel Limited has opted to pay the levied penalty and will not be contesting the matter.
Financial Impact
The maximum financial impact arising from this notice is limited to the extent of the penalty levied, which is ₹1,06,000. This amount is considered quantifiable in monetary terms and is not expected to have a significant impact on the company’s overall financial operations.
This disclosure is made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Source: BSE
