COMPLIANCE OF REGULATION 30 OF SEBI (LODR) REGULATIONS, 2015- DISCLOSURE OF EVENTS OR INFORMATION DISCLOSURE OF IMPOSITION OF FINES OR PENALTIES BY TRAI
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MTNL has received an order from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) dated February 19, 2026, imposing a financial disincentive of Rs 7,00,000 for failing to meet Quality of Service (QoS) benchmarks in its wireless access services for August 2025. The penalty breaks down into three components: Rs 1 lakh for shortfall in Call Set-up Success Rate (Inter-Service Provider) in Delhi, and Rs 3 lakhs each in Delhi and Mumbai for non-functional links to geospatial coverage maps on MTNL's website, despite the company reporting 100% compliance. TRAI had issued a show cause notice on October 31, 2025, and rejected MTNL's explanation as unsatisfactory. MTNL has stated there is no material impact on its financial, operational, or other activities from this penalty. The amount is to be paid within 21 days, failing which interest at 2% above SBI MCLR will apply.
The penalty amount of Rs 7 lakh is negligible relative to MTNL's overall financial position and is not material to operations. The market is unlikely to react significantly, though it highlights ongoing QoS compliance gaps in MTNL's wireless services, particularly in Delhi and Mumbai circles.