TRAI releases new draft putting distributors on short leash
Telecom regulator, TRAI, has issued a new draft, effective April 2026. This came in response to concerns over audit delays, underreporting of subscriber data, and operational challenges. The changes include a shift of mandatory audits from a calendar-year cycle to a financial-year basis. The annual audit requirement will be made optional for distributors with fewer than 30,000 active subscribers.