Tag: Bharti Airtel
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Airtel’s Priority Postpaid Signals Shift From Price Wars To Premium Offering

Bharti Airtel appears to be opening a new phase in India’s telecom market with the rollout of Airtel Priority Postpaid, a service designed to offer prioritised network experience in crowded areas through advanced 5G capabilities. While the product launch was announced earlier this week, a customer communication from Bharti Airtel, Managing Director & CEO,Airtel India, […]

CW Bureau · May 21, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Sunil Mittal Calls India-Africa Telecom Bet A Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity

Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal said the combination of Airtel and India presents a “once in a lifetime opportunity” for global corporations, driven by the country’s massive young population, rising digital consumption and growing demand for technology-led services. Speaking during the company’s earnings call, Mittal said India offers a rare scale opportunity comparable only […]

CW Bureau · May 21, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Airtel Launches Priority Postpaid With Advanced 5G Slicing Technology

Bharti Airtel has launched Priority Postpaid, a new service powered by 5G slicing technology aimed at delivering a superior and more consistent network experience for postpaid customers. The telecom operator said the service is designed for users who rely heavily on uninterrupted connectivity for work, entertainment and online collaboration, especially in high-traffic situations such as […]

CW Bureau · May 19, 2026
GENERAL Sunil Mittal Calls For Bigger India Bets After Receiving CII Lifetime Award

Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, has been conferred with the CII President’s Award for Lifetime Achievement in recognition of his contribution to India’s economic growth, entrepreneurship and nation-building. Accepting the honour, Mittal said the recognition held special significance due to his long association with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), where […]

CW Bureau · May 11, 2026
GENERAL Airtel Hits 650 Mn Users, Emerges As World’s Second-Largest Operator

Bharti Airtel has crossed the 650 million customer milestone, reinforcing its position as the world’s second-largest telecom operator by subscriber base. According to GSMA Intelligence, Airtel ranks second globally, with a strong presence spanning India and Africa. Focus on trust and innovation Bharti Airtel executive vice chairman Gopal Vittal described the milestone as both an […]

CW Bureau · Apr 2, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Airtel, Global Investors Infuse $1 Bn Into Nxtra For Network Expansion

Bharti Airtel, along with global investors Alpha Wave Global, Carlyle and Anchorage Capital, has invested $1 billion in Nxtra Data Ltd to accelerate its AI-driven data centre expansion and fuel the next phase of growth. As part of the transaction, Alpha Wave Global will invest $435 million, Carlyle $240 million, Anchorage Capital $35 million, with […]

CW Bureau · Mar 30, 2026
GENERAL Sunil Mittal To Step Aside From Airtel Africa, Gopal Vittal Set To Take Over

In a significant leadership transition, Airtel Africa plc has announced that Sunil Bharti Mittal will step down as chairman at the conclusion of its Annual General Meeting in July 2026. The move marks the end of an important chapter that began with the company’s public listing in 2019 and its subsequent rise into the FTSE […]

CW Bureau · Mar 25, 2026