Bharti Airtel (BHARTI) Plans 79% Stake Increase in Airtel Africa
Published on · Source: cnbc.com
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Summarized by AI from the source belowBharti Airtel (BHARTI) is seeking shareholder approval to increase its stake in Airtel Africa from 62.7% to 79% in a cashless deal worth 282.22 billion rupees ($2.9 billion). This investment is strategically important, as Africa accounts for over 25% of its consolidated revenue for the financial year ending March 2026. Additionally, Bharti aims to raise its stake in BT Group to nearly 30% from 24.95%. Overall, overseas investments by Indian firms reached $35.8 billion over the past year, indicating a robust commitment to expanding global operations.
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