Bharti Airtel Limited Receives Penalty Notice from Department of Telecommunications
New Delhi, March 17, 2026 – Bharti Airtel Limited announced today that it received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in Andhra Pradesh, imposing a penalty of Rs. 6,83,000. The penalty is related to alleged violations of subscriber verification norms.According to the DoT, Bharti Airtel Limited is required to adhere to subscriber verification guidelines as stipulated in its license agreement and related instructions. The notice follows a Customer Application Form (CAF) Audit conducted by the DoT for January 2026, which identified alleged violations of the licensing terms and conditions.
The potential financial impact for Bharti Airtel Limited is limited to the value of the levied penalty. The company has decided to forego contesting the notice and will proceed with paying the penalty.
Summary of Notice Details:
The following table summarizes the key details of the notice received from the DoT:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Authority | The Department of Telecommunications, Andhra Pradesh LSA ('DoT') |
| Nature of Action | Penalty for alleged violation of subscriber verification norms |
| Penalty Amount | Rs. 6,83,000 |
| Date of Notice | March 17, 2026 |
| Reason for Notice | Alleged violation of subscriber verification norms during a CAF Audit for January 2026 |
| Action Taken by Company | The company has opted not to contest and will pay the penalty |
This notice underscores Bharti Airtel Limited's ongoing commitment to complying with regulatory requirements related to subscriber verification.
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