Good morning. Singtel is selling a sliver of its Bharti Airtel stake—just 0.8% for ₹10,300 crore—like downsizing from a bucket of popcorn to a large soda but keeping prime cinema seats. The move funds data centers and infrastructure bets, hinting they’re prepping for India’s 5G marathon. Shares wobbled, but analysts say it’s less "exit strategy," more "strategic snack break."

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Singtel Plans Partial Stake Sale in Bharti Airtel

Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) is reportedly selling a 0.8% stake in India’s Bharti Airtel through a block deal valued at ₹10,300 crore ($1.24 billion as of 2025). The transaction will reduce Singtel’s ownership in Airtel to 29.8% but keep it as the telecom operator’s largest shareholder.

Key Details

• Deal size: Shares priced between ₹600–615.75 apiece, 2–4% below Airtel’s recent market price.
• Purpose: Singtel aims to fund growth areas like data centers and infrastructure while maintaining its long-term partnership with Airtel.
• Context: This follows Singtel’s $1.8 billion divestment of Airtel Africa shares in 2021, part of a broader strategy to rebalance its portfolio.

Market Implications

Airtel’s shares dipped 1% ahead of the deal announcement. Analysts suggest the partial sale reflects investor confidence in Airtel’s 5G rollout and market position, though short-term price volatility is expected. Singtel retains voting rights proportional to its remaining stake.

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