Dialog Axiata PLC (Dialog), Axiata Group Berhad (Axiata) and Bharti Airtel Limited (Bharti Airtel), signed a Definitive Agreement to combine their operations in Sri Lanka. Under this agreement, Dialog will acquire 100% of the issued shares in Airtel Lanka, in consideration of which Dialog will issue to Bharti Airtel, ordinary voting shares which will amount…
Bharti Airtel (Airtel), one of India’s leading telecommunications services providers, announced changes to its leadership team in Airtel Business. Ajay Chitkara, CEO Airtel Business, has decided to move on from Airtel. He will continue with the company until the third week of August 2023. Consequently, Airtel Business will operate as three business and channel segments…
Bharti Airtel Limited (Airtel) announced the appointment of Rajiv Sharma as Head of Investor Relations with effect from 1 October, 2021. He takes over from Komal Sharan, who is moving to a new role within Bharti group. In his new role, Rajiv would report to Badal Bagri, Chief Financial Officer (India and South Asia), Airtel.…
Former Unilever VP Human Resources, Amrita Padda, has been appointed new Chief People Officer at Bharti Airtel, effective from October 1, 2021, according to ETTelecom report. Padda succeeds Samit Deb, who has decided to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities outside of Airtel. Padda will report to Gopal Vittal, MD and CEO of Bharti Airtel. In her new…
Bharti Airtel, India’s premier digital communication solutions provider, said that it has acquired 355.45 MHz spectrum across Sub GHz, mid band and 2300 MHz bands for a total consideration of Rs 18,699 crores in the latest spectrum auction conducted by the Department of Telecom, Government of India. This gives Airtel the most formidable spectrum holdings…
Bharti Airtel has appointed Pradipt Kapoor as Chief Information Officer (CIO). Kapoor will take over from Harmeen Mehta and will report to Gopal Vittal, MD & CEO, Bharti Airtel. In his new role, Kapoor will drive Airtel’s overall Engineering strategy and be a key player in helping realize the company’s digital vision. Kapoor will also be…
Bharti Airtel Ltd, India’s largest integrated telecom company, and Verizon, one of the largest communication technology companies in the world, announced a strategic alliance to bring secure, world-class video conferencing solutions to businesses in India. As part of this partnership, Airtel will offer secure enterprise-grade video conferencing solutions under the brand name – Airtel BlueJeans…
Bharti Airtel, India’s largest integrated telecommunications operator, and Comfort Investments II, an affiliated entity of CAP V Mauritius Limited, an investment fund managed and advised by affiliated entities of The Carlyle Group, announced an agreement under which Comfort Investments II will invest $235 million in Nxtra Data Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Airtel engaged…
In an attempt to strengthen its 4G network and build a strong and enhanced 5G network in the country, telecom operator Airtel recently announced that it has signed a $1bn multi-year deal with Nokia. As part of the transaction, Nokia will deploy its 5G-ready solutions for Airtel across nine circles in the country. Nokia is…
Bharti Airtel, India’s telecommunications services provider, and Google Cloud have announced a partnership to serve the evolving needs of millions of Indian businesses in a rapidly digitizing economy. Airtel will offer G Suite to small and medium sized businesses in India as part of its integrated ICT portfolio. G Suite is a set of intelligent…
Bharti Airtel, has announced top level restructuring. Effective 1st March 2013, Manoj Kohli would take over as the Managing Director of the company. Presently he is JMD & CEO for Bharti Airtel’s International operations. Sunil Mittal, presently the MD & Chairman, will be re designated as Chairman. Earlier this month, it was announced that…