Sunil Bharti Mittal

Bharti Enterprises was seeking to potentially increase its stake in BT to just under the threshold that would require it to make a full ​takeover offer for the British telecoms group

Bharti could increase its stake to as much as 29.9 per cent to gain greater economic exposure to BT but does not plan to pursue a full takeover

Sunil Bharti Mittal's phased succession roadmap aims to ensure leadership continuity, shareholding stability, and long-term growth at Bharti Airtel

Promoter shareholding in Bharti Telecom to rise to over 51% through buybacks, dividends

GSMA honoured Bharti Enterprises founder at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, recognising his role in expanding global telecom connectivity and advancing digital inclusion

Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Mittal on Tuesday exuded confidence that the India-EU FTA will open new avenues for collaboration, especially in digital infrastructure and space connectivity, and offer European investors a compelling opportunity to innovate and scale with India for global markets. The agreement also opens opportunities for Indian companies like Airtel to invest in the digital infrastructure in Europe, the telecom sector stalwart said in a statement. The comment comes in the backdrop of India and the European Union (EU) concluding the negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Tuesday, marking an important milestone in one of New Delhi's most strategic economic partnerships. With a combined market estimated at over Rs 2,091.6 lakh crore (USD 24 trillion), bringing opportunities for the 2 billion people of India and the EU, the FTA promises to unlock significant potential for trade and innovation. The landmark free trade agreement -- which is being billed as

ICIL, a company belonging to telecom czar Sunil Bharti Mittal's family office, on Wednesday sold 3.43 crore equity shares, or 0.56 per cent stake, in Bharti Airtel for about Rs 7,190 crore (USD 806 million). After the share sale, Bharti Airtel's scrip fell 3 per cent to Rs 2,097.50 apiece on the NSE while it dipped by 2.81 per cent to Rs 2,100 per share on the BSE. The Indian Continent Investment Ltd (ICIL) is one of the promoter entities in city-based Bharti Airtel. Under the transaction, the share sale comprises up to 34.3 million (3.43 crore) shares, representing 0.56 per cent of the outstanding share capital by the selling shareholder. The shares were offloaded at a floor price of Rs 2,096.70 per share, a 3 per cent discount to Bharti Airtel's closing price of Rs 2,161.60 apiece on the NSE on Tuesday, according to a term sheet seen by PTI. The transaction is pegged at around USD 806 million, or about Rs 7,189.19 crore. ICIL owned a 1.48 per cent stake in Airtel at the end of

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It's a win win for both sides with a balanced outcome after a very long and hard negotiation, says Mittal

Billionaire Gautam Adani drew a salary of ₹10.41 crore in FY25, an increase of 12% from the previous year, but remains behind several peers and group executives in remuneration

Says government must launch Vivad se Vishwas scheme for corporates to release locked funds, backs a uniform 25% tax rate and 'one nation, one election' for economic efficiency

Shravin Mittal's relocation to UAE highlights the impact of Britain's crackdown on non-dom tax perks; analysts warn of broader economic fallout

Bharti Airtel's Sunil Mittal has partnered with private equity firm Warburg Pincus to acquire the stake Haier India, and a deal could be signed in a few weeks, Bloomberg reported

The World Bank Group on Thursday announced the launch of the next phase of PSIL

Mittal was presented the insignia of the Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE) at a special investiture ceremony at the British High Commissioner's residence

Sunil Mittal, on receiving the honour, expressed his gratitude, "It is an honour to have received the KBE from King Charles III"

Indian Continental Investment Ltd., a founder entity of Bharti Airtel Ltd. sold 0.84 per cent stake or 51 million shares for Rs 8,485 crore ($976 million)

Bharti Global, the international investment arm of Bharti Enterprises, has completed the acquisition of 24.5 per cent of the issued share capital of BT Group plc from Altice UK. In a statement, Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chair of Bharti Enterprises said Bharti has long recognised the enormous potential of the business, as the telecom stalwart expressed his delight at completion of the transaction. "We're delighted to have completed our investment into BT. Bharti has long recognised the enormous potential of the business. BT's renewed focus on optimisation, strengthening networks and driving consumer growth makes it well placed to consolidate its position as a leading global telecom company that delivers long-term value for investors," Mittal said. In August this year, Mittal's conglomerate had announced it will buy 24.5 per cent stake in BT Group for about USD 4 billion to become the single largest shareholder in Britain's biggest broadband and mobile company. Bharti Global, the ...

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Mittal is the first Indian citizen to be awarded the Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE) under King Charles III