A company linked to Indian billionaire Sunil Mittal sold Bharti Airtel shares worth $976 million as the telecommunications tycoon seeks opportunities outside India.

Bharti Airtel shares were trading 0.29 per cent lower at Rs 1,670.70. The stock has risen 4.74 per cent in 2025 so far against 3.37 per cent drop in the BSE Sensex.

The move underscores Mittal's strategic efforts to generate funds for new ventures while maintaining Bharti Airtel's position as a leading player in India's telecom market.

Indian Continent Investment Limited a promoter-group entity of Bharti Airtel Limited (Airtel), led by billionaire Sunil Mittal, has sold 0.84% shareholding in Airtel through a market transaction. The deal,