Bharti Airtel Approves Acquisition of Additional Stake in Indus Towers
Filing Summary
Bharti Airtel Limited has received approval from its Special Committee of Directors to acquire up to 5% additional stake in its subsidiary, Indus Towers Limited. This acquisition will occur in one or more tranches over time, subject to market conditions and compliance with applicable laws. Indus Towers provides essential infrastructure services to the telecom industry. The acquisition does not fall under related party transactions. The decision aligns with Bharti Airtel’s strategy to consolidate its stake while managing cash flow for capital expenditures and dividend payments.
On November 3, 2025, Bharti Airtel Limited announced that its Special Committee of Directors has granted approval for the acquisition of up to 5% additional stake in Indus Towers Limited. This acquisition will be executed in one or more tranches over a period of time. The decision was made in accordance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Indus Towers, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, provides critical infrastructure services essential to the telecom industry. The acquisition is part of Bharti Airtel’s strategy to consolidate its stake in Indus Towers while maintaining its cash flow requirements for business capital expenditures and dividend payments. The acquisition will be subject to prevailing market conditions, including liquidity and price considerations, as well as compliance with applicable laws.
The acquisition does not fall within related party transactions, and the promoter or promoter group does not have any interest in the entity being acquired. The transaction will be conducted at arm’s length. The meeting of the Special Committee of Directors commenced at IST 1800 Hrs. and concluded at IST 1825 Hrs. on the same day.
Indus Towers operates in the passive infrastructure industry, providing essential services to support the telecom sector. Further details about Indus Towers, including its business operations and history, are available on its official website.
Bharti Airtel Limited is a leading global telecommunications company with operations in multiple countries. The company focuses on providing a wide range of telecom services, including mobile voice and data services, fixed-line broadband, and digital TV. Bharti Airtel is committed to expanding its infrastructure capabilities and enhancing its service offerings to meet the growing demands of the telecom industry.
