Bharti Airtel DoT Penalty Rs. 1.74 Lakh

Bharti Airtel received a DoT penalty of Rs. 1,74,000 for alleged subscriber verification norm violations in Madhya Pradesh LSA.
The penalty follows a CAF Audit conducted by DoT for January 2026, citing non-compliance with License Agreement subscriber verification terms.
Airtel has opted not to contest the penalty and will pay the amount; financial impact is limited to the penalty levied.