TRAI sets firm deadlines for BFSI entities to adopt '1600' series for service, transactional calls

TRAI has mandated deadlines for regulated entities like banks, NBFCs, and mutual funds to adopt the '1600' numbering series for service and transactional calls. This move aims to curb impersonation-based financial frauds. Commercial banks must onboard by January 1, 2026, with other entities following suit by early 2026.