Bharti Airtel Converts 391 Million Partly Paid-Up Shares into Fully Paid-Up Shares
Gurugram, March 18, 2026 – Bharti Airtel Limited (NSE: BHARTIARTL, BSE: 532454) announced the successful conversion of 391,176,994 partly paid-up equity shares into fully paid-up shares following the receipt of the First and Final Call amounting to INR 156,959.77 million from eligible shareholders.
The conversion was approved by the Special Committee of Directors for Rights Issue, a duly authorized committee of the Board. These shares, originally issued on a rights basis under the Letter of Offer dated September 22, 2021, now have a face value of INR 5 each and will rank pari passu with existing fully paid-up equity shares.
The fully paid-up shares will be available for trading under ISIN INE397D01024 on the National Stock Exchange of India and BSE Limited, subject to completion of all regulatory formalities and approvals.
Following this conversion, Bharti Airtel’s paid-up equity share capital stands at INR 30,467,799,900, consisting of:
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6,093,282,313 fully paid-up equity shares of INR 5 each
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1,110,668 partly paid-up equity shares of INR 5 each (paid-up value INR 1.25 each)
For the remaining 1,110,668 partly paid-up equity shares on which the First and Final Call remains unpaid, the company will issue reminder notices in accordance with applicable laws and Board approvals.
Key Highlights:
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391,176,994 partly paid-up shares converted to fully paid-up equity shares.
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Paid-up equity capital increases to INR 30,467.80 crore.
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Converted shares tradable on NSE and BSE under ISIN INE397D01024.
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Reminder notices to be issued for remaining partly paid-up shares.
About Bharti Airtel:
Bharti Airtel Limited is one of India’s leading telecommunications companies, providing mobile, broadband, digital TV, and enterprise services across India and several countries in Asia and Africa. The company is a key player in the Indian telecom sector, known for its innovation, strong network, and customer-focused services.