India Rolls Out CNAP in 2026: Official Caller Name Display to Fight Spam, powered by KYC Databases and Privacy Opt-Out

Introduction India’s telecom sector took a bold step in October 2025 when the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) approved the rollout of the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) system. With this move, by March 2026, most people in India will see a verified caller name on their phone each time they receive a call. The main goal is to reduce spam and fraud, but there are important consequences for data privacy and how telecom companies manage their proprietary databases. Understanding...