Bharti Airtel Ltd received a penalty of Rs 116,000 from telecom regulators for alleged non-compliance with subscriber verification norms, highlighting ongoing industry scrutiny on KYC processes. The minor fine underscores Airtel's robust compliance framework amid competitive telecom dynamics.
Penalty Notice Details
Bharti Airtel, India's second-largest telecom operator, was imposed a Rs 1.16 lakh (Rs 116,000) penalty by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for violations related to subscriber verification protocols. The order, disclosed on December 24, 2025, pertains to specific instances of inadequate KYC documentation or process lapses in customer onboarding, a common regulatory focus area post recent audits.
Penalty Highlights
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Penalty amount totals Rs 116,000 for verification norm breaches
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Relates to subscriber KYC and documentation compliance
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Airtel maintains over 400 million subscribers with strong ARPU growth
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Routine penalty; immaterial to overall financials at Rs 1.5 lakh crore revenue base
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Telecom sector faces periodic DoT audits for service quality and verification
Compliance Context
Airtel continues investing in digital KYC and Aadhaar-based verification upgrades. The penalty represents negligible impact amid 5G rollout and tariff hikes boosting profitability.
Sources: BSE Announcements, DoT Disclosures, Company Filings