https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=63270 The Department of Telecommunications directed handset manufacturers and importers to pre install the Sanchar Saathi app on all new devices within 90 days and to push the app by software update to devices already in sales channels; compliance reports must be submitted within 120 days. The app provides IMEI authenticity verification and fraud reporting, must be visible and accessible at first use, and its functions must not be disabled. The DoT warned of action under the Telecommunications Act and Telecom Cyber Security Rules for failures to comply. en-us Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:16:03 +0530 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:16:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=63270 The Department of Telecommunications directed handset manufacturers and importers to pre install the Sanchar Saathi app on all new devices within 90 days and to push the app by software update to devices already in sales channels; compliance reports must be submitted within 120 days. The app provides IMEI authenticity verification and fraud reporting, must be visible and accessible at first use, and its functions must not be disabled. The DoT warned of action under the Telecommunications Act and Telecom Cyber Security Rules for failures to comply. News - Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:16:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=63270