Truecaller has publicly opposed India's telecom regulator, claiming the nation's anti-spam rules hinder its ability to safeguard users from unsolicited calls in its largest market.
TRAI has restricted Truecaller from displaying spam info
Jul 09, 2026
10:49 am
What's the storyTruecaller, a leading caller identification platform, has publicly challenged the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) over its anti-spam regulations.
The company's CEO Rishit Jhunjhunwala took to X to accuse TRAI of preventing Truecaller from displaying community-reported spam information for calls from India's dedicated 1400 and 1600 number series.
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