TRAI imposes Rs 15 lakh penalty on MTNL for service quality

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AI summary

MTNL received a TRAI order dated 24 September 2026 imposing a financial disincentive of Rs 15 lakh for contravening regulations 9 and 10 of the Standards of Quality of Service Regulations 2024. The violation relates to Broadband (Wireline) Service quality for the quarter ending March 2026. The company states there is no material impact on financials, operations, or other activities.

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Small penalty of Rs 15 lakh; company confirms no material impact on financials or operations.