UTI Mutual Fund increased its stake in Bharti Airtel from 1.04% to 1.06%, acquiring 29,99,122 shares. This adjustment likely occurred in the context of a rights issue. Bharti Airtel had a rights issue in 2021 at ₹535 per share, with investors paying 25% upfront and the balance in subsequent calls. In May 2026, Bharti Airtel also announced a share-swap transaction with a promoter group entity to increase its stake in Airtel Africa.
A global telecommunications provider delivering cellular and fixed-line services across India, Sri Lanka, and fourteen African countries. The company operates an integrated network infrastructure serving millions of customers through voice, data, and digital connectivity solutions. Its multinational presence and diversified service portfolio establish it as one of the world's leading telecom operators with extensive regional reach and operational scale.
India's oldest and most storied asset manager, founded in 1963 as the Unit Trust of India under an Act of Parliament. Now manages over Rs 3.5 lakh crore with backing from four public sector institutions: LIC, SBI, Bank of Baroda, and Punjab National Bank. CIO Vetri Subramaniam is a long-term compounder with a consistent quality tilt and clear articulation of process.
