Airtel India

http://www.airtel.in/
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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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May

14th

2026

13:03

Management Changes, Financial Results, Business Expansion, B2B Tag

Sunil Mittal plans succession, eyes 51per cent control in Bharti Airtel

Sunil Bharti Mittal said he plans to hand over Bharti Airtel leadership to the next generation and aims for Bharti Telecom to regain a controlling stake. He also outlined long-term strategies for stake consolidation, Airtel Africa expansion, and sustained shareholder returns New Delhi: Telecom czar Sunil Bharti Mittal plans to hand over the reins of Bharti Airtel to his children in the next decade and desires that promoter firm Bharti Telecom regains over 50 per cent stake in the company.

Telangana Today

May

14th

2026

11:50

Financial Results, B2B Tag

Bharti Airtel Limited uploads audio/video recording of Earnings Call

Bharti Airtel Limited has uploaded the audio/video recording of its Earnings Call, held on May 14, 2026, to discuss the company's audited financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The recording is available on the company's website, providing investors with access to key highlights and management commentary on the financial performance.

Bombay Stock Exchange

May

14th

2026

11:36

B2B Tag

Sunil Bharti Mittal criticizes IT firms' ₹130,000cr shareholder payouts

Airtel chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal isn't impressed with how Indian IT companies are handling their profits. After Airtel's latest earnings, he pointed out that many IT firms have been busy rewarding shareholders through big dividends and buybacks, ₹1.3 lakh crore in fiscal 2026, actually, even more than their total profits.

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May

14th

2026

08:56

Management Changes, Financial Results, B2B Tag

Sunil Bharti Mittal to hand over Airtel reins within decade

Sunil Bharti Mittal, who started Airtel's journey back in 1995, says he's getting ready to pass leadership to the next generation within a decade. "I wish to hand over the reins to next generation in the next 10 years," he shared during the company's concall.

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May

14th

2026

08:34

Financial Results, B2B Tag

Bharti Airtel consolidated net profit declines 33.54% in the March 2026 quarter

Sales rise 15.68% to Rs 55383.20 crore For the full year,net profit declined 20.45% to Rs 26695.20 crore in the year ended March 2026 as against Rs 33556.10 crore during the previous year ended March 2025.

Business Standard

May

14th

2026

08:33

Capital Investment, Financial Results, Emerging Tech, ESG, B2B Tag

Airtel Q4 Net Jumps 39% on User Additions, Data Boost

Bharti Airtel's consolidated net profit, excluding exceptional items, rose 38.7 per cent year-on-year to INR 7,244.7 crore in the March quarter driven by subscriber additions, increased data consumption and growth in broadband business. When accounted for exceptional items, however, consolidated net profit for the March quarter fell 34 per cent on-year due to a massive gain of INR 5,913.3 crore in the same period last year, mainly due to a tax benefit, which heavily inflated its net income, leading to a high base effect.

ET BrandEquity

May

14th

2026

07:17

Financial Results, B2B Tag

Bharti Airtel Limited Publishes Audited Financial Results for Q4 and Year Ended March 31, 2026

Bharti Airtel Limited has published its audited financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The results are available on the company's website and on the websites of the stock exchanges BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited.

Bombay Stock Exchange

May

14th

2026

07:16

Capital Investment, Financial Results, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Airtel Q4FY26: Mobile data usage hits 31.4 GB per user per month, ARPU rises to Rs 257

Airtel Q4FY26: Mobile data usage hits 31.4 GB per user per month, ARPU rises to Rs 257 2 minute read Download Bharti Airtel’s Q4FY26 press release here. Bharti Airtel reported a 32.8% rise in mobile data consumption on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, reaching 31.4 GB per customer per month in Q4FY26, which ended in March 2026.

MediaNama

May

14th

2026

06:59

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Airtel Appoints Sunil Mittal as Chairman for Next Five Years

Bharti Airtel’s board has decided to keep Sunil Mittal as the chairman of the board for the next five more years. This will come into effect starting October 1, 2026. So his role as the Chairman will be extended till September 30, 2031.

TelecomTalk

May

14th

2026

05:30

Financial Results, Corporate Restructuring, B2B Tag

Bharti Airtel Shares Jump Over 2% After Q4 Earnings, Africa Deal — Why Are Analysts Still Bullish On The Telecom Major?

139 Even after touching a 52-week low earlier in the session, Bharti Airtel shares staged a sharp rebound as investors looked past near-term concerns and focused on strong cash flows, rising ARPU hopes and the telecom giant’s Africa restructuring move.

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May

14th

2026

04:49

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Bharti Airtel reappoints Sunil Bharti Mittal as chairman till 2031

has approved the reappointment of founder as chairman for another five-year term beginning October 1, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. The company’s board, at its meeting held on May 13, also approved the reappointment of as an for a second term of five years starting August 4, 2026.

ET BrandEquity

May

14th

2026

04:46

Financial Results, B2B Tag

Bharti Airtel Reports Strong Q4 Results With ₹24 Dividend; Can There Be Further Rally?

Synopsis: The share of copmany gained 5.3 percent attention after strong Q4 FY26 results, driven by higher ARPU, broadband growth, and strong premium customer additions. The shares of this company, which is a leading global telecommunications company headquartered in New Delhi, operating in 15+ countries across South Asia and Africa with over 650 million customers, came into focus after posting Q4 results.

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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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