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Bharti group seeks UK support to raise BT stake, sources say
Bharti Enterprises is exploring the possibility of raising its stake in British telecom company BT to just below 30%, according to people familiar with the matter. The Sunil Bharti Mittal-led group is seeking UK government approval that would be required if its holding crosses 25% under Britain’s National Security and Investment Act.

Vodafone Idea share price surges 43% in 1 month: Should you buy, sell or hold the telecom stock? - Mint
Vodafone Idea share price surges 43% in 1 month: Should you buy, sell or hold the telecom stock?Mint
Airtel launches priority postpaid 5G plans to offer faster, reliable telecom services
Bharti Airtel introduces its latest innovation: Priority Postpaid 5G plans, leveraging state-of-the-art network slicing technology to deliver unmatched speed and reliability. These plans, available from Rs 499 to Rs 1,749 (excluding GST), are ideal for those who crave top-tier mobile service, especially in congested areas.
Bharti Airtel briefly overtakes HDFC Bank to be second most valued firm
Bharti Airtel briefly surpassed HDFC Bank in market capitalisation during intra-day trade as the telecom major continued to outperform the private lender this year

Five Stocks To Buy: Aurobindo Pharma, Tata Communications, Graphite India And More | May 18, 2026
Top picks include pharma majors Aurobindo Pharma and OneSource Specialty Pharma, agrochemical player Sumitomo Chemical India, telecom giant Tata Communications, and industrial manufacturing firm Graphite India.
Aditya Birla Group to invest $500 million in Vodafone Idea as revival signal strengthens
Aditya Birla Group is injecting ₹4,730 crore into Vodafone Idea (Vi) through a preferential allotment, bolstering the telecom operator's financial standing. This capital infusion follows Kumar Mangalam Birla's return as chairman and aims to support Vi's efforts to compete with rivals Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel.
Eternal, HDFC Bank among 10 stocks which saw highest DII buying in Q4. How many do you own?
DIIs sharply increased stakes in major banks, IT, telecom and consumer stocks in Q4 even as markets witnessed steep corrections.

Bharti Airtel shares downgraded by IIFL on competition concerns; check new target
Bharti Airtel's mobile revenue market share gains in India are becoming incrementally tougher, as reflected in recent quarters. IIFL also said that a potential fund-raise by Vodafone Idea could intensify competition in the telecom sector, particularly through higher channel payouts and more aggressive market strategies.
Airtel says India’s telecom pricing model is ‘broken’ as ARPU growth slows
Bharti Airtel is dissatisfied with slow ARPU growth due to a flawed pricing system. The company plans to increase average revenue per user by focusing on post-paid plans and encouraging data consumption upgrades. Investments will also target fibre broadband and new growth areas like data centres and financial services. Airtel is committed to strengthening its network and future-proofing its business.
Nifty ends above 23,650 as global cues, U.S.-China optimism lift markets
The headline equity indices ended with strong gains on Thursday, extending their rally for a second straight session amid strong global cues and optimism surrounding ongoing U.S.-China discussions. Steady corporate earnings and value buying in banking and telecom shares also supported sentiment.

Bharti Hexacom Q4 revenue rises on higher ARPU but profit slips; declares ₹18 dividend
The telecom operator’s EBITDA increased 8.5% year-on-year to ₹1,267 crore from ₹1,168 crore, while the EBITDA margin improved to 53% from 51%. Ahead of the results, shares of Bharti Hexacom ended 1.79% higher at ₹1,491 on the NSE on Wednesday, May 13.
Vodafone Idea climbs on reports of fresh promoter-led capital infusion
Vodafone Idea jumped 7.23% to Rs 12.75 amid reports that the telecom operator may receive fresh promoter-led capital infusion led by chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla.