MTNL faces Rs 6 lakh TRAI penalty for service quality breach

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AI summary

MTNL received a TRAI order dated Feb 4, 2026 imposing a financial disincentive of Rs 6,00,000 for failing to publish service-wise geospatial coverage maps on its website under Quality of Service Regulations 2024. The violation relates to wireless access service for July 2025. TRAI found MTNL's links non-functional despite reporting 100% compliance. The company says no material impact on financials or operations.

Likely market impact

Minor penalty of Rs 6 lakh; company says no material impact. Weak signal on regulatory compliance but financially insignificant.