Bharti Airtel to raise stake in Indus Towers by up to 5%

Bharti Airtel Limited announced on November 3, 2025, that its special committee of directors has granted approval for the acquisition of up to an additional 5% stake in Indus Towers Limited, a subsidiary. This acquisition will occur in one or more tranches over time, reflecting Bharti Airtel's strategy to consolidate its stake in the critical infrastructure provider.

Indus Towers, which delivers essential infrastructure services to the telecom industry, is deemed strategically important. Bharti Airtel aims to continually evaluate opportunities to increase its ownership while managing its cash flow for capital expenditures and dividend payments. Any acquisition will be contingent on prevailing market conditions, including liquidity and pricing, and compliance with applicable laws.

The committee meeting, which granted this enabling approval, concluded at 18:25 IST on November 3, 2025. The company stated that the acquisition does not fall under related-party transactions and provided further details in Annexure A of the announcement, in compliance with SEBI regulations.