Short Bio
Bharti Airtel, commonly known as Airtel, is an Indian multinational telecommunications company. Airtel has its headquarters in New Delhi, India. Airtel operates in 18 countries including India. Bharti Airtel is the second-largest telecommunications company in India. The company offers a wide range of services, including mobile telephony, broadband internet, digital TV, and enterprise solutions.
Overview
Company Name: | Bharti Airtel |
Also Know as: | N/A |
Type: | Public |
Industry: | Telecommunications |
Founded: | 7 July 1995 |
Founders: | Sunil Mittal |
Headquarters: | Nelson Mandela Road, New Delhi, India |
Area Served: | Worldwide |
Revenue: | ₹140,081.40 crore |
Net Income: | ₹8,345.90 crore |
Number of Employees | 48,600 (2022) |
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History
Bharti Airtel was founded in 1995 by Sunil Bharti Mittal. In the initial days, they focused on manufacturing and marketing push-button telephones. Bharti Airtel was incorporated as Bharti Tele-Ventures Limited. Some time later Bharti Airtel acquired the licence for providing cellular services in Delhi. It further extended its reach by entering the DTH television market with Airtel Digital TV.
Sunil Bharti Mittal the founder of Bharti Airtel and the business tycoon. He started Bharti Airtel in 1995 as a small company. Under his leadership, Bharti Airtel grew rapidly and became one of the largest telecommunications companies in India and globally. The company found rapid growth and now serves in 18 South Asian and African countries and has become the second-largest telecommunications company.
Services
Airtel has been a pioneer in the Indian telecom industry and has a large customer base. It focuses on delivering innovative and reliable services to its subscribers. Some of the services provided by the company are listed here.
- Broadband Internet
- Enterprise Solutions
- Payments Bank
- Airtel Money
- Digital TV
- Mobile Services
Founder
Bharti Airtel was founded by Sunil Bharti Mittal on July 7, 1995. Sunil Bharti Mittal was born on October 23, 1957, in Ludhiana, Punjab, India. He hails from a business family involved in the bicycle manufacturing business. After completing his education, he started his entrepreneurial journey.
Under Mittal’s leadership, Bharti Airtel expanded its operations and became a major player in the Indian telecom market. He has received numerous awards and honours for his contributions to the telecommunications industry. Mittal continues to serve as the Chairman of Bharti Airtel, guiding the company’s growth and strategic initiatives.
Achievements
One of India’s leading telecommunications companies, has achieved several notable milestones and accomplishments throughout its history. ICSI National Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance” and adjudged the “Best Governed Company” by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India in the Listed Segment – Large Category. The company has also been awarded the “Golden Peacock GLOBAL Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance, 2022” by the Institute of Directors. Bharti Airtel’s achievements reflect its commitment to delivering innovative services, expanding its network reach, and providing exceptional customer experiences.
Future Plans
Bharti Airtel has several future plans and strategies aimed at further strengthening its position in the telecommunications industry and addressing evolving customer needs and improving network experience in 150 cities while expanding 5G service coverage to 300 cities by March 2024, up from 70 now.