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SMS Sender ID Regulations

Local operator & regulator framework Sep 7, 2026
RegistrationRequiredRegister a Sender ID firstRegister a Sender ID
Dial code+91
MCC405
RegionIndia
Alpha Sender IDSupported
Short codeSupported
Approval time5-Days
Operators5 networks — Airtel, Jio, Vodafone Idea, BSNL, MTNL
01 — Regulations

Domestic vs International

Requirements differ by who is sending. Pick the scope that matches your business.

Sender ID registration is required for India. The current requirements are shown below as provided by the SMSala Sender ID team.

Sender capabilities

Alphanumeric Sender IDSupported
Short codeSupported
Long numericSupported
Sender formatAlphanumeric
Approval time5-Days
FeesINR 5,900
ScopeDomestic company

Registration requirements

Registration requiredYes

Restrictions

Other Scams
Regulatory
Phishing
Explicit Content
Gambling
Gambling - only OTP allowed. Political and adult content is not allowed.

Sending rules

URL restrictionsNo
OTPNo
Opt-out mandatoryNo
Allowed hours (Mon–Fri)MON - FRI: 10:00:00 - 21:00:00
Allowed hours (Sat)SAT: 10:00:00 - 21:00:00
Allowed hours (Sun)SUN: 10:00:00 - 21:00:00
02 — Operators

Operator regulations

5 networks carry SMS traffic in India. MNP is live in most markets — run an HLR lookup before routing.

AirtelMCC 405 · Registration required
JioMCC 405 · Registration required
Vodafone IdeaMCC 405 · Registration required
BSNLMCC 405 · Registration required
MTNLMCC 405 · Registration required
03 — Compliance

Additional compliance notes

Country & operator-specific guidance maintained by the Sender ID team.

Requirements

Client Must Register Through DLT , Registration Link: https://www.smartping.live/entity/signup/Indian

Required documents

Certificate of Incorporation | Business PAN Card | GST Certificate | Authorized Person’s Identification Proof | Authorized Person’s Address Proof | Authorized Person’s Email ID and Phone Number |

Need help registering your Sender ID?

Our compliance specialists assist with registration requirements, document review, operator approvals, and both domestic and international onboarding.

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