Bharti Airtel Ordered to Pay Financial Disincentive by TRAI for Alleged Service Non-Compliance
Bharti Airtel Limited has confirmed receipt of an order from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), levying a financial disincentive due to alleged non-compliance with service regulations.The Company received the directive on April 22, 2026, at IST 1600 Hrs. The order mandates the payment of a financial disincentive amounting to INR 21,07,116.60/- (Rupees Twenty One Lakh Seven Thousand One Hundred and Sixteen and Paisa Sixty only).
The material communication concerns the alleged non-compliance of the Quality of Service (Code of Practice for Metering and Billing Accuracy) Regulation, 2006. This violation pertains specifically to the financial year 2021-22.
The details of the order received from the authority are summarized below:
| Detail | Information/Remarks |
|---|---|
| Authority | Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) |
| Nature of Order | Levying a financial disincentive of INR 21,07,116.60/- |
| Date of Receipt | April 22, 2026, at IST 1600 Hrs |
| Alleged Violation | Non-compliance with Quality of Service (Code of Practice for Metering and Billing Accuracy) Regulation, 2006 |
| Applicable Period | Financial Year 2021-22 |
| Financial Impact | Maximum financial implication is the financial disincentive levied |
Regarding the regulatory action, the Company stated that it does not agree with the Order and plans to take appropriate action in response.
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