MAHANAGAR TELEPHONE NIGAM LIMITED
Key Quantitative Figures
MTNL has received two orders from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) dated October 13, 2026, imposing financial disincentives:
1. Financial Disincentive 1: ₹4,00,000 (Rupees Four Lakhs only)
2. Financial Disincentive 2: ₹3,00,000 (Rupees Three Lakhs only)
Total Penalty Amount: ₹7,00,000
Dates of Action
- Order Date: October 13, 2026 (Date of TRAI orders)
- Disclosure Date: October 14, 2026 (Date of this filing)
- Relevant Periods for Violations:
- Quarter ending June 2026 (for the ₹4,00,000 penalty)
- Month of April 2026 (for the ₹3,00,000 penalty)
Parties Involved
- Regulator: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)
- Regulated Entity: Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL)
- Disclosure Signatory: Ratan Mani Sumit, Company Secretary
Purpose and Rationale
The disclosure is a mandatory compliance requirement following the receipt of the TRAI orders. The penalties were imposed for contraventions of the Standards of Quality of Service of Access (Wireline and Wireless) and Broadband (Wireline and Wireless) Service Regulations, 2024 (06 of 2024).
Financial and Operational Impact
As per the disclosure, the company has explicitly stated: "Further, there is no impact [on] Financial, operation[al] [or] other activities of MTNL."
Capital Structure and Cash Flow Implications
The disclosure does not mention any impact on capital structure. The financial disincentives represent a cash outflow, but the company has stated there is no financial impact, suggesting the amount is immaterial.
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