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title: Why are Message Templates mandatory in India?
description: "As per **TRAI’s DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology) regulations**, all entities must register their message content templates to curb spam and unsolicited communication. This ensures: - Transparency in SMS communication - Prevention of fraud and phishing messages - Compliance with sender…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/why-are-message-templates-mandatory-in-india/"
updated: "2025-08-25"
category: Bulk SMS / Message Templates
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# Why are Message Templates mandatory in India?

As per **TRAI’s DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology) regulations**, all entities must register their message content templates to curb spam and unsolicited communication. This ensures:

- Transparency in SMS communication
- Prevention of fraud and phishing messages
- Compliance with sender ID (Header) rules

Without approved templates, SMS may get **blocked or rejected** by operators.

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