Airtel India

http://www.airtel.in/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/airtel/

Airtel India, also known as Bharti Telemedia Ltd, a privately owned company headquartered in India, founded in 1995 and employing approximately 61,800 individuals, functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. The company operates as an India-based national telecoms provider.

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Founded

1995

Headcount

61,791

Headquarters

India

Primary Segment

Telecoms

Ownership

Privately Owned

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Bharti Airtel introduced a strategy around short-term data usage on May 2, 2026, with its Rs 49 and Rs 99 packs, positioning the Rs 49 option for users requiring high-speed data for a single day, such as for streaming or large file downloads. Previously, on May 1, Airtel Africa Plc announced its plan for an initial public offering (IPO) of its Airtel Money unit, which could raise between $1.5 billion and $2 billion, potentially marking a significant Africa-related fintech debut in London. Also on May 1, Bharti Airtel Limited received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) imposing a Rs 210,000 penalty for alleged subscriber verification norm violations, which the company opted not to contest and paid. Earlier the same day, Airtel Tanzania convened a strategic planning session to outline its 2026/2027 roadmap, focusing on technological innovation and elevating service standards under its 'Step Up' initiative. Separately, Airtel offers a Rs 355 prepaid plan, providing 30-day validity, data, and unlimited calling, comparable to a similar offering from Jio.

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Jun

3rd

2026

01:00

B2B Tag

Airtel Africa Confirms Exchange Rates for Final Dividend Payment

Airtel Africa Plc has announced the applicable exchange rates and currency election arrangements for its final dividend payment for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The telecommunications and mobile money operator disclosed that shareholders will receive a final dividend of 4.26 U.S. cents per ordinary share, following approval by the Board of Directors.

Investors King

Jun

2nd

2026

14:02

Regulatory and Legal, Emerging Tech, New Offerings, B2B Tag

TRAI's early assessment suggests new Airtel Priority plans do not violate net neutrality norms

PTI Published On Jun 2, 2026 at 07:32 PM IST New Delhi: Telecom regulator TRAI's early assessment indicates that recently-announced Priority Postpaid plans of Bharti Airtel that leverage 5G network slicing do not violate net neutrality norms, a person aware of the matter said.

ET Telecom

Jun

2nd

2026

14:02

Emerging Tech, Regulatory and Legal, B2B Tag

TRAI's early assessment suggests new Airtel Priority plans do not violate net neutrality norms

The Economic Times

Jun

2nd

2026

11:32

B2B Tag

Airtel Africa strengthens shareholder value with 10% weekly growth

Airtel Africa Plc has emerged as the top-performing large-cap stock on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), recording a 10 per cent gain in one trading week. The company disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Director, Corporate Communications and CSR, Mr Femi Adeniran.

VMT News

Jun

2nd

2026

09:38

B2B Tag

Airtel Africa sets exchange rates for final dividend payment

LONDON - Airtel Africa plc announced the currency exchange rates for its final dividend of 4.26 cents per ordinary share, payable on July 24, 2026 to shareholders on the register at close of business on June 19, 2026.

Investing.com South Africa

Jun

2nd

2026

07:43

B2B Tag

Airtel Africa rides buyback wave to hold 52

Airtel Africa Plc stock is comfortably riding a wave of investor enthusiasm, holding fast to its 52-week high N3,655.7 per share as the company aggressively executes its multi-million dollar share buyback programme. By consistently soaking up its own equity from the market, Airtel Africa isn’t just optimising its capital structure – it’s signaling immense confidence in its growth trajectory and keeping shareholders firmly on board for the ride.

BusinessDay

Jun

2nd

2026

01:00

B2B Tag

Private firm employee lured Rs.7.17 lakh after fraudsters gain unauthorised access to bank accounts by porting phone number probe on

Vinod M Jain A 27-year-old private firm employee from BTM Layout has allegedly lost ₹7.17 lakh to cyber fraudsters after his mobile number was fraudulently ported to another telecom network and used to gain unauthorized access to his bank accounts.

Country and Politics

Jun

2nd

2026

01:00

B2B Tag

Airtel Tanzania Expands Cashless Payments for SMEs Through Merchant Pay

Airtel Tanzania is continuing to strengthen digital financial inclusion in the country by expanding cashless payment solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through its Merchant Pay service. The initiative is aimed at helping businesses operate more efficiently by providing secure, reliable, and convenient digital payment options.

TechAfrica News

Jun

2nd

2026

01:00

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

TRAI Assesses Mobile Network Quality Across Palampur & Nearby areas and Highway Route from Chandigarh to Palampur passing through Bilaspur, Ghumarwin, Hamirpur & Bhawarna

TRAI Assesses Mobile Network Quality Across Palampur, Maranda, Bhawarna Khas, Panchrukhi, Majheran Khas, Paprola, Baijnath, Aweri, Sungal, Bharamat Uparli, Sornu, Khas Khalet, Pharer, Bindravan, Nagri, Arth Jhilki, Darang Khas, Malan, Gopalpur, Sukairi, Kandi & Saperu etc.

Press Information Bureau

Jun

1st

2026

23:40

Emerging Tech, Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

Tanla Platforms partners Airtel to expand RCS messaging footprint

Digital communications services provider Tanla Platforms has partnered with Bharti Airtel to enable rich communication services (RCS) messaging for businesses on the operator’s network. The agreement follows a similar deal with Vodafone Idea Limited, giving Tanla access to two of India’s three private telecom operators.

tele.net

Jun

1st

2026

17:43

Big Data/Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

How AI Is Quietly Transforming Telecom Networks

Also Read: What 252 Million Airtel Customers Can Teach the World About AI in Telecom Maria Golitsyna also highlighted predictive maintenance, traffic optimisation and faster issue resolution as areas where AI is already delivering tangible benefits while consumers may never directly interact with these systems, they often benefit from improved network reliability and fewer service disruptions.

TelecomTalk

Jun

1st

2026

17:40

Emerging Tech, Regulatory and Legal, B2B Tag

Regulator likely to take benign view of Bharti Airtel postpaid plan

India’s telecom regulator is veering towards the view that Bharti Airtel’s priority postpaid plans do not constitute a violation of net-neutrality norms, according to people aware of the development. That said, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) is, however, continuing to monitor the implementation of the plans across markets, they said.

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Airtel India has commercial and technical partners like Netflix and Tech Mahindra. Examples of Airtel India's suppliers include Google, Vistance Networks and Tata Elxsi.

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