Bharti Airtel Receives Notices from Department of Telecommunications Regarding Subscriber Verification Norms
Bharti Airtel Limited received notices from the Department of Telecommunications concerning alleged violations of subscriber verification norms. The notices detail penalties issued by two regional bodies, the Assam LSA and the Karnataka LSA, related to compliance with license agreement requirements.The department's concern, outlined in both notices, pertains to the requirement under the License agreement for the company to ensure adequate verification of customers before enrolling them as subscribers and to comply with instructions issued by DoT. The department conducts periodic Customer Application Form Audits (CAF Audit) to confirm adherence to these licensing terms.
The company's response and the details of the notices are detailed below:
Penalties Issued by Authorities
The financial implications center on penalties imposed for the alleged violation of subscriber verification norms during specific audit periods.| Authority | Penalty Amount | Date of Receipt | Audit Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Telecommunications, Assam LSA ('DoT') | Rs. 6,32,000 | April 08, 2026 at IST 1841 Hrs | Quarter ending December, 2025 |
| Department of Telecommunications, Karnataka LSA ('DoT') | Rs. 2,02,000 | April 08, 2026 at IST 1631 Hrs | February, 2026 |
Company Stance on Notices
Bharti Airtel Limited stated different actions regarding the received directives from the respective regional bodies.With respect to the notice from the Assam LSA, the company stated it does not agree with the Notice and intends to take appropriate action for rectification or reversal.
Conversely, for the notice received from the Karnataka LSA, the company opted not to contest and will pay the penalty.
BHARTIARTL Stock Price Movement
Bharti Airtel Limited shares today slipped by 0.10% to settle at ₹1859.4. Trading volume accounted for 10.11 million shares as the stock moved through the day's session.Source:
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