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'OneWeb is waiting too': Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal responds to Musk’s allegations of bias in satellite service approvals

Airtel chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal said Eutelsat OneWeb is also awaiting approvals to start satellite services in India, rejecting Elon Musk’s claim that Starlink is being blocked. The government said Starlink, OneWeb and Jio Satcom are at broadly the same regulatory stage, awaiting security clearances before spectrum can be assigned,…

The Economic Times · 1h ago

Indian billionaire’s payments firm plots biggest London flotation in years

Sunil Bharti Mittal’s Airtel Money targets $9bn IPO in boost for ailing UK stock market

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

Airtel Payments Bank names Shabnam Sinha as chairperson, succeeding Sunil Mittal

Shabnam Sinha will become Airtel Payments Bank chairperson from October 1, 2026. She succeeds Sunil Bharti Mittal, who steps down after serving since 2016. Sinha brings over three decades of extensive leadership and board experience. The bank currently serves over 121 million monthly active users nationwide. Sinha aims to build…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Airtel secures nearly 100% investor support to raise Airtel Africa stake to about 79%

Bharti Airtel shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a plan to increase its stake in Airtel Africa Plc. This strategic move involves a cashless share swap, boosting Bharti Airtel's ownership to approximately 79%.

The Economic Times · Jun 15

UK may block billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal from raising stake in telecom giant BT: Report

The UK government is set to block any move by Indian billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal to increase his stake in telecom giant BT beyond 25%. Officials cite the need to maintain sovereign control over critical national infrastructure, emphasizing this is not personal but a matter of national resilience.

The Economic Times · May 28

Bharti Airtel claims No.2 spot: How it beat HDFC Bank to become India's second most valuable company

Bharti Airtel has overtaken HDFC Bank to become India’s second most valuable listed company. Airtel shares rose over 2%, taking its market capitalisation to around Rs 11.8 lakh crore, while HDFC Bank shares fell more than 2%, reducing its market cap to nearly Rs 11.7 lakh crore. Reliance Industries remains…

The Economic Times · May 18

Prudential to acquire 75% stake in Bharti’s insurance business for Rs 3,500 crore

Prudential plc is set to acquire a 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance Company Limited from Bharti Life Ventures Pvt Ltd. This strategic partnership aims to expand access to life and health protection solutions across India, leveraging the combined strengths of both organizations. The deal signifies a significant development in…

The Economic Times · May 17

Airtel to set up 56 edge data centres within 2 yrs; tariff structure in India needs to change: Gopal Vittal

Bharti Airtel is set to build 56 edge data centers in the next 18 to 24 months. This expansion aims to significantly scale up the company's business in the data center segment. The move is part of a larger strategy to strengthen infrastructure and gain market share. Airtel is also…

The Economic Times · May 14

Sunil Bharti Mittal announces succession plan: Meet the GenNext

Airtel founder Sunil Bharti Mittal is preparing for a leadership change over the next ten years. His three children, Kavin, Shravin, and Eiesha, have established their own professional paths. Kavin is a tech entrepreneur, Shravin is an investor and dealmaker, and Eiesha focuses on lifestyle ventures. This signals a new…

The Economic Times · May 14

Sunil Bharti Mittal to hand over Airtel to his children in 10 yrs, desires Bharti Telecom regains 51% stake in co

Telecom leader Sunil Bharti Mittal intends to pass on Bharti Airtel's leadership to his children in the next ten years. He also aims for promoter firm Bharti Telecom to reclaim over 50 percent ownership. This transition will depend on Airtel's performance and cash generation. Mittal also plans to increase Airtel's…

The Economic Times · May 14