Bharti Airtel gets Rs 2.06 lakh penalty notice from DoT Karnataka for subscriber verification

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Bharti Airtel received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications, Karnataka LSA on January 19, 2026, imposing a penalty of Rs 2.06 lakh for alleged violation of subscriber verification norms. The notice followed a sample Customer Application Form audit for November 2025. The company has opted not to contest and will pay the penalty. Financial impact is limited to the penalty amount only.

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Minimal financial impact of about Rs 2 lakh. Routine compliance matter with no material effect on operations or outlook.