Airtel

Intro and history: Bharti Airtel Limited, commonly known as Airtel, is an Indian multinational telecommunications services company founded by Sunil Bharti Mittal in 1995. It operates in 18 countries across South Asia and Africa, and also in the Channel Islands. Airtel provides GSM, 3G, 4G LTE, 4G+ mobile services, fixed line broadband and voice services depending upon the country of operation. Industry: Telecommunications Product, Services and Operations: Airtel provides a range of telecommunications services including mobile telephony, broadband and fixed-line internet services, digital television and IPTV. It also offers an integrated suite of telecom solutions to its enterprise customers, in addition to providing long distance connectivity both nationally and internationally. Funding Details: Airtel is a publicly traded company and its shares are listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange of India. As of 2021, its market capitalization is approximately $40 billion. Acquisitions: Notable acquisitions include Zain Africa in 2010, Telenor India in 2018, and Tata Teleservices' consumer mobile businesses in 2019. Awards and Achievements: Airtel has received numerous awards, including the 'Best Mobile Service in the World' at the 2019 World Communication Awards, and 'Telecom Operator of the Year' at the 2020 Telecoms World Middle East Awards.