Bharti Airtel: News
India's top 9 firms add ₹3.65L crore in market cap
The combined market capitalization of nine out of the top 10 most valued companies in India jumped by ₹3.65 lakh crore last week.
Airtel introduces 3 voice-only prepaid recharges ahead of TRAI deadline
Bharti Airtel has launched three new voice-only prepaid recharge plans, just days before the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) deadline.
'Significantly ahead' of Starlink in securing service approval: Sunil Mittal
Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal has claimed that his company is "significantly ahead" of Starlink in securing approvals for satellite communications services in India.
Musk targets Ambani again, renews call for Starlink's India approval
Elon Musk has renewed his appeal for the Indian government to approve Starlink's operations in the country.
Airtel's postpaid plans now offer free international roaming
Airtel has introduced a range of new postpaid plans, starting at ₹499. The highlight of these plans is the inclusion of one free international roaming trip per SIM every year.
India Mobile Congress 2026 begins October 7: What to expect
The 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on October 8.
Your mobile bill may rise 12-15% in coming months: Report
India's telecom sector is likely to witness a tariff hike of 12-15% in the next four to five months.
Jio adds over 24 lakh subscribers in August
Reliance Jio has topped the chart of telecom operators by adding over 24 lakh mobile subscribers in August.
Telcos oppose TRAI's proposed 5G network slicing rules
Leading telecom operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea have opposed the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) proposed quality of service (QoS) regulations for 5G network slicing.
Market cap of India's top 7 firms down ₹1.13L crore
The combined market capitalization of seven out of the top 10 most-valued companies in India fell by ₹1.13 lakh crore last week.
Why Modi government is easing radiation limits for 5G towers
The Indian government has decided to relax the electromagnetic field (EMF) limits for mobile networks, according to The Economic Times.
Airtel adds 27L subscribers in July, Jio follows closely
India's wireless market saw a growth of 55.38 lakh mobile subscribers in July 2026, according to data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).
Market cap of India's top 4 firms down ₹87,960cr
Four of India's top 10 companies witnessed a massive erosion of ₹87,960 crore in their market capitalization last week.
Nifty 50 firms post 10-quarter high profit growth
India's Nifty 50 companies have reported an impressive average profit growth of 18% in the June quarter, a 10-quarter high.
Your phone bills might go up by 10-12% soon
India's telecom sector is gearing up for a fresh wave of tariff hikes, with an expected increase of 10-12% in the next three to six months.
Meet Shabnam Sinha, World Bank-veteran named Airtel Payments Bank chief
Airtel Payments Bank has announced a major leadership change, with Shabnam Sinha set to take over as chairperson from October 1, 2026.
Airtel, Vi get relief in ₹3,300cr spectrum charge case
The Supreme Court of India has refused to stay a Bombay High Court order quashing the government's demand for one-time spectrum charges from telecom companies.
Airtel boosts data center expansion with new acquisitions
Bharti Airtel's data center arm, Nxtra Data, has announced plans to acquire up to an 85% stake each in Rochak Systems and Rovision Tech Hub, newly incorporated entities in India that propose to develop land for the construction of data centers and are yet to commence commercial operations.
Market cap of India's top 9 firms up ₹2.51L crore
The combined market capitalization of nine out of the top 10 most-valued companies in India surged by a whopping ₹2.51 lakh crore last week.
Faster internet for specialized services might soon be available
The Indian government is considering a review of its net neutrality framework to allow telecom operators to offer differentiated internet connectivity and speeds, as per Economic Times.
Airtel's data center arm to expand capacity to 1GW
Bharti Airtel's data center subsidiary, Nxtra, is gearing up for a massive expansion. The company plans to quadruple its capacity to 1 gigawatt (GW) in the coming years.
TCS leads ₹1.5L crore gain among top-10 firms
The combined market capitalization of five out of India's top 10 most valued companies rose by a whopping ₹1.54 lakh crore last week.
How Airtel users can cancel Perplexity Pro subscription before renewal
Airtel users who activated the free one-year Perplexity Pro subscription via the Airtel Thanks app may soon see their complimentary access come to an end.
Airtel eyes growth in fintech, cloud, and data centers
Bharti Airtel is gearing up for its next growth phase by focusing on financial services, data centers, and cloud computing.
Market valuation of India's top 4 firms rises by ₹92,995cr
The combined market capitalization of four of the top 10 most valued companies in India surged by a whopping ₹92,995.48 crore last week.
Your mobile recharge could get costlier soon
India's telecom sector is likely to witness a tariff hike of 12-15% in the next three to four months, according to a report by Centrum Institutional Research.
India's top 6 firms add ₹1L crore in market cap
The Indian stock market witnessed a major boost last week, with the combined market capitalization of six top companies rising by ₹1 lakh crore.
Modi government notifies new telecom rules: What has changed?
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued new rules to implement the Telecom Act, 2023.
Bharti Airtel increases stake in Africa subsidiary to 79%
Bharti Airtel has announced a major increase in its stake in Airtel Africa. The company now owns around 79% of the African subsidiary, up from 62.73% before the transaction.
Market cap of India's top 9 companies up ₹2.15L crore
The combined market capitalization of nine out of India's top 10 most valued companies witnessed a major surge, gaining ₹2.15 lakh crore last week.
Airtel, Vi launch services on Mumbai Metro after months-long dispute
Telecom giants Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have launched their mobile network services on the underground sections of Mumbai Metro's Aqua Line.
Bharti Airtel rebrands priority postpaid service as 'Fast Lane'
Bharti Airtel is rapidly expanding its 5G network in northern India, adding over 2,900 new sites.
This road safety tech's rollout has hit roadblock in India
India's ambitious plan to implement vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications technology has hit a major hurdle.
How Airtel is helping Vodafone Idea add more subscribers
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is capitalizing on the ongoing debate over premium 5G connectivity to position itself as a provider of equal network access for all users.
Market cap of India's top 7 firms plunges ₹1.54L crore
The combined market capitalization of seven out of India's top 10 most valuable companies fell by ₹1.54 lakh crore last week.
Why Airtel's 5G priority postpaid plan is under TRAI scanner
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has questioned Bharti Airtel's 5G Priority Postpaid service, a move that has raised net neutrality concerns.
Priority postpaid service doesn't violate net neutrality, says Bharti Airtel
Bharti Airtel has defended its new "Priority Postpaid" service before a Department of Telecommunications (DoT) panel.
Market cap of India's top 6 companies up by ₹74,111.57cr
The market capitalization of six out of the top 10 most valued companies in India jumped by a whopping ₹74,111.57 crore last week.
Airtel becomes India's 2nd-most valuable company
Telecom giant Bharti Airtel has overtaken HDFC Bank to become the second-most valuable company in India by market capitalization.
Market cap of India's top 9 firms down ₹3.12L crore
The combined market capitalization of nine out of the top 10 most valued companies in India has witnessed a massive drop of ₹3.12 lakh crore last week.
Aditya Birla Group to invest ₹4,700cr in Vodafone Idea
Aditya Birla Group has announced a major investment of ₹4,730 crore in Vodafone Idea (Vi) through a preferential allotment.
Sunil Mittal eyes majority control in Airtel again
Sunil Bharti Mittal, the reappointed chairman of the board of Bharti Airtel for five years until September 30, 2031, has revealed his long-term vision for the company.
Bharti Airtel Q4 profit falls 34% to ₹7,325cr
Bharti Airtel has reported a 34% decline in its net profit for the fourth quarter ending March 31, 2026.
'Invest more': Sunil Mittal urges Indian companies amid global uncertainty
Sunil Bharti Mittal, the chairman of Bharti Enterprises, has urged Indian companies to "double down" on investments and spending within the country.
SBI-led consortium mulls ₹25,000cr loan for Vi
A consortium led by the State Bank of India (SBI) is considering a debt funding of ₹25,000 crore for telecom giant Vodafone Idea (Vi).
Airtel plans $2B IPO for Airtel Money in London
Airtel Africa Plc is said to be considering an initial public offering (IPO) for its mobile money business, Airtel Money.
Market cap of India's top 7 companies down ₹2L crore
The combined market capitalization of seven out of the top 10 most-valued companies in India has witnessed a major decline, eroding over ₹2 lakh crore last week.
Airtel to fix vulnerabilities as Claude Mythos flags cybersecurity risks
Bharti Airtel is working with its global suppliers and tech partners to tackle the cybersecurity risks posed by next-gen artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
You can now recharge your prepaid number via WhatsApp
WhatsApp has launched a new feature in India that lets users recharge their prepaid mobile numbers directly from the app.
Market cap of India's top 8 companies up ₹1.87L crore
The market capitalization of eight out of the top 10 most valuable companies in India rose by a whopping ₹1.87 lakh crore last week.
Sensex falls over 500 points: What's behind today's decline?
The Indian stock market opened on a bearish note today, with the BSE Sensex down by 500 points or 0.54% at 72,810.57 and the NSE Nifty down by 140 points or 0.47% to below 22,600 at 22,580.35 in early trade.
6 most valued Indian firms lost ₹64,700cr in a week
The combined market capitalization of six out of the top 10 most valued companies in India fell by ₹64,734.46 crore last week.
Airtel becomes world's 2nd-largest telecom operator with 650M subscribers
Bharti Airtel has officially become the world's second-largest telecom operator, with a subscriber base of 650 million. The company has operations in India and Africa.