How to Send SMS to India (Rules & Deliverability)

Sending SMS to India? Local rules decide whether your messages arrive. Here is what you need to know.

SMS rules in India

India requires DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology) registration of your sender ID and message templates through TRAI-approved operators; unregistered SMS is blocked. Promotional SMS is also restricted by DND (Do Not Disturb) rules.

How to send reliably

• Register your sender ID and templates where required before sending.
• Get explicit consent and honor opt-out to stay compliant.
• Use approved A2P routes, not grey routes that get filtered.

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