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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has set strict deadlines for the banking and financial services sector to adopt the new '1600' numbering series for official calls. This initiative aims to significantly reduce financial fraud and impersonation scams by allowing customers to easily identify genuine communications from regulated institutions. Deadlines range from January 1, 2026, for commercial banks to March 15, 2026, for stockbrokers.