Airtel is setting its sights high. It's aiming to be the first telecom ever with a billion customers worldwide.
Right now, it has around 400 million customers in India and nearly 200 million in Africa, so the plan is to add another 400 million people across new and current markets.
Airtel targets $25-$30 markets, digital banking
To get there, Airtel is focusing on countries where people spend more on mobile services (think $25 to $30 per user).
It is also open to buying companies abroad but is being picky about prices.
Plus, Bharti Telecom, Airtel's promoter, wants a bigger stake; some progress could happen within this year, with further increases over the next five to six years.
Beyond just phone service, Airtel is betting big on things like digital banking, cloud tech, and AI-powered data centers.
And heads up: Airtel Payments Bank could have an IPO in the next three to four years, subject to RBI approval!