STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
Airtel Secures Shareholder Approval For Airtel Africa Stake Consolidation
Bharti Airtel Ltd has secured overwhelming shareholder approval for its proposed transaction to consolidate its stake in Airtel Africa plc, reinforcing investor confidence in the telecom major’s long-term growth strategy and corporate governance standards. The company said nearly 100% of its shareholders backed the proposal, which involves the issuance of equity shares to Indian Continent […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 15, 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
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May 21, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
Prudential Redraws India Play With ₹3,500-Cr Bharti Life Acquisition
Asia-focused insurance giant Prudential plc is sharply repositioning its India strategy with a ₹3,500 crore acquisition of a controlling stake in Bharti Life Insurance Company Ltd, signalling a deeper long-term commitment to one of the world’s fastest-growing insurance markets. The transaction will see Prudential acquire a 75% stake in Bharti Life from Bharti Life Ventures […]
CW Bureau
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May 17, 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
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May 11, 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
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Mar 25, 2026
