Bharti Airtel, the promoter of Indus Towers, has further strengthened its control over the telecom infrastructure company by acquiring additional shares in the open market.
In the latest transaction, Bharti Airtel bought more than 4.2 lakh shares. Since the start of February 2026, the company has cumulatively purchased over 53 lakh shares through multiple tranches.
This ongoing buying spree has pushed Bharti Airtel’s stake in Indus Towers to over 51.2%, up from 51.03% as of December 2025. Recent reports indicate the stake has reached around 51.18% following purchases, including a notable 12 lakh share acquisition in one instance.
The moves come under Airtel’s earlier board approval (from late 2025) to increase its holding by up to 5% over time, signaling strong confidence in Indus Towers’ future amid India’s expanding 5G rollout and telecom sector growth.
Indus Towers share price remains in the spotlight, trading near its recent highs with positive sentiment from brokerages citing promoter buying as a key bullish signal.