New DoT framework requires OTT communication platforms using Indian mobile numbers to align with stronger security practices similar to those followed in banking and digital payment systems.

On July 22, 2025, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) called a meeting of the Joint Committee of Regulators (JCoR), uniting key stakeholders from RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, PFRDA, MeitY, DoT, MHA, and now NPCI.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and select banks, launched a Pilot Project on 16 June 2025 to tackle one of the biggest challenges in telecom and digital communication — spam and unsolicited commercial calls.