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Sunil Bharti Mittal plots Airtel handover to next generation within 10 years

Business
Published on 14 May 2026
Sunil Bharti Mittal plots Airtel handover to next generation within 10 years

The billionaire says revenue growth needs a hard reset

Airtel Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal says he will shift leadership to the next generation within the next decade. He also pointed to the West Asia war’s impact on business operations and admitted dissatisfaction with recent revenue performance. Mittal’s focus is on boosting Average Revenue Per User, alongside his reappointment as Chairman effective from October 2026.

  • Mittal plans to transition Airtel leadership within 10 years
  • West Asia war cited as a key business disruption
  • He sounded concerned about recent revenue figures
  • Priority is increasing Average Revenue Per User
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