Bharti Airtel’s Board has approved a first and final call of INR 401.25 per share on its partly paid-up equity shares. This call pertains to 392,287,662 outstanding shares with a face value of INR 5 each. The record date is set for February 06, 2026, with the call payment period running from March 02, 2026 to March 16, 2026.
Final Call on Partly Paid Shares
The Board of Directors of Bharti Airtel has approved a first and final call of INR 401.25 per share (including a premium of INR 397.50) on its outstanding partly paid-up equity shares. This decision was made during a board meeting held on December 18, 2025.
Key Details of the Call
The call applies to 392,287,662 partly paid-up equity shares, each with a face value of INR 5 (with INR 1.25 already paid). These shares were issued on a rights basis, following a Letter of Offer dated September 22, 2021. The details are as follows:
Record Date and Payment Period
The record date for determining shareholders eligible to pay the call money is Friday, February 06, 2026. The call payment period will commence on March 02, 2026 and conclude on March 16, 2026.
Trading Suspension
Trading in the company’s partly paid-up equity shares (ISIN: IN9397D01014) will be suspended from February 06, 2026.
Use of Proceeds
The proceeds from the call will be primarily utilized for pre-payment/repayment of borrowings (including accrued interest) and general corporate purposes. The company anticipates that its India Operations will become effectively net debt-free in the near term, excluding DoT liabilities and Finance Lease Obligations, bolstering its balance sheet.
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