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Bharti Airtel approves Rs 21,000 crore rights issue

Bharti Airtel’s on Sunday approved fund-raising to the tune of Rs 21,000 crore, mainly to make payments towards adjusted gross revenue (AGR)-related liabilities due in 2021-22 (FY22). The board approved the issuance of equity shares of a face value of Rs 5 each of the company on a rights basis to eligible