India's new SIM card rules come into effect on August 24, 2026. Know the 9 SIM limit, special limits for Jammu & Kashmir and the North East, and how the new verification system works. This quick guide will help you with everything you need to know if you have multiple SIM cards under your name in India.

DoT has directed telecom operators to deny new SIM connections to subscribers with nine mobile numbers, with enforcement starting August 24, 2026.

New SIM rules in India from August 24: enforcement of the nine-SIM limit, how many connections you can hold, and what frequent users should do now.