TRAI imposes Rs 14 lakh penalty on MTNL for service quality violations

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AI summary

MTNL received a TRAI order dated September 21, 2026 imposing a financial disincentive of Rs 14 lakh for violating Regulation 9 and 10 of the Quality of Service Standards for Wireline Access Services for the quarter ending December 2025. The penalty relates to non-compliance with wireline service quality norms. The company confirms there is no material impact on its financial, operational, or other activities.

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Minor penalty of Rs 14 lakh; company confirms no material financial or operational impact on MTNL.