Bharti Airtel Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated March 30, 2026, titled "Airtel Announces US$1 Billion Investment in Nxtra Led by Alpha Wave Global and Existing Investor Carlyle. Bharti Airtel Will Also Participate".
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Bharti Airtel announced a US$1 billion investment round in its data center subsidiary Nxtra Data Limited, valuing Nxtra at around US$3.1 billion post-closing. Alpha Wave Global will invest US$435 million, Carlyle US$240 million, Anchorage Capital US$35 million, and Airtel will participate with roughly US$290 million. Airtel currently holds 75.96% in Nxtra (through its wholly owned subsidiary Airtel Limited) and will continue to retain a controlling stake after the deal, which is subject to regulatory approvals. Nxtra, which operates 14 large data centers and 120+ edge facilities with ~300 MW capacity, plans to use the funds to scale up to 1 GW, targeting about 25% market share in India's data center industry that is expected to grow at ~21% CAGR through 2030.
Positive for shareholders — global marquee investors validating Nxtra's business at a US$3.1 billion valuation strengthens Bharti Airtel's data center arm and unlocks growth capital, while Airtel retains control. The deal signals value unlocking in the subsidiary but involves some dilution of Airtel's stake from 75.96%.