Description

BSE notice forwarding TRAI directive on usage of designated numbering series 1600xx and 140xx for service, transactional, and promotional calls, addressed to members under Membership Compliance.

Summary

BSE has issued a notice (Notice No. 20260505-2) forwarding a directive from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) regarding the designated use of numbering series 1600xx and 140xx for service, transactional, and promotional calls. The notice is directed at members under the Membership and Compliance department.

Key Points

  • BSE is circulating a TRAI directive to its members regarding telecom numbering usage
  • The notice covers two designated numbering series: 1600xx and 140xx
  • Applicable to service calls, transactional calls, and promotional calls
  • Notice category is ‘Others’ under the General segment
  • An Annexure is attached with detailed information

Regulatory Changes

TRAI has issued guidance on the proper usage of its designated numbering series (1600xx and 140xx), which segregate different types of outbound calls. Member firms must ensure their communication systems comply with the applicable numbering series when making service, transactional, or promotional calls.

Compliance Requirements

  • Member firms should review their telecom and communication practices to ensure calls are made using the correct TRAI-designated numbering series
  • Service calls, transactional calls, and promotional calls must each use the appropriate designated series as per TRAI regulations
  • Members should refer to the attached Annexure for detailed compliance guidance

Important Dates

  • Notice Date: 05 May 2026
  • No specific deadline mentioned in the notice summary; members should refer to the Annexure for any compliance deadlines

Impact Assessment

This notice has minimal direct market or trading impact. It is an administrative compliance communication forwarded from TRAI to BSE members, primarily affecting back-office and communication functions within member firms. Firms using outbound calling systems for client communication will need to verify alignment with TRAI’s designated numbering series requirements.

Impact Justification

Administrative notice forwarding a TRAI directive on telecom numbering series usage; relevant to member firms' internal communications compliance but has no direct market or trading impact.