Bharti Airtel gets Rs 1.24 lakh DoT penalty for subscriber verification norms
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Bharti Airtel received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications, UP East, imposing a penalty of Rs 1.24 lakh for alleged violations of subscriber verification norms. The notice follows a sample Customer Application Form audit conducted by DoT for July 2025. The company has decided not to contest the penalty and will pay the amount. The financial impact is limited to the penalty amount.
Minimal financial impact as penalty is only Rs 1.24 lakh; routine regulatory matter unlikely to affect stock or operations.