'Tariff repair remains important': Airtel VC says as Sunil Mittal charts next big bets — financial services, data centre
Bharti Airtel is prioritizing infrastructure modernization and business diversification as Sunil Mittal outlines a strategy centered on financial services and data centers. The company also emphasizes the ongoing necessity of tariff repair to sustain its long-term investment cycles in India's digita
Bharti Airtel Vice Chairman Sunil Mittal has reaffirmed the company's commitment to strategic growth, highlighting significant investments exceeding ₹3.3 lakh crore in digital infrastructure to date. The telecommunications giant is shifting its focus toward high-growth sectors, specifically targeting expansion in financial services, data centers, and cloud computing solutions.
A critical component of this roadmap is the continued pursuit of 'tariff repair' within the Indian market. Airtel leadership maintains that adjusting pricing structures is essential to generate the necessary returns for ongoing network upgrades and the deployment of advanced 5G technology across the nation.
Under the new strategy, the company aims to leverage its massive subscriber base to cross-sell financial products while building the physical infrastructure required to support India's increasing data consumption. This multi-pronged approach is designed to diversify revenue streams beyond traditional voice and data connectivity services. Source: Bharti Airtel.
