Airtel prepays Rs 8,815 cr of spectrum dues to reduce interest expenses

This is the second such prepayment by Airtel in the last three months and comes on the back of strong cash flow generation, equity infusion and borrowing at significantly lower interest rates

Bharti Airtel has prepaid Rs 8,815 crore of spectrum dues to cut down on interest expenses.

The dues pertained to spectrum acquired in 2015 and payments for same were due in FY2027 and FY2028, the telecom company announced on Friday.

This is the second such prepayment by the company in the last three months and comes on the back of strong cash flow generation, equity infusion and borrowing at significantly lower interest rates.

"Over the last four months, Airtel has cleared Rs 24,334 crores of its deferred spectrum liabilities much

ahead of scheduled maturities. These liabilities carried an interest rate of