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Bharti Hexacom will transfer 3,400 telecom towers to Indus Towers for up to ₹1,134.1 crore, while Bharti Airtel will transfer 12,700 towers worth ₹2,174.6 crore. Bharti Airtel share price and Bharti Hexacom share price remain in focus amid the ₹3,308.7 crore transaction.
Bharti Airtel and Bharti Hexacom have finalised a deal to transfer a total of 16,100 telecom towers to Indus Towers Ltd through a slump sale. Bharti Airtel will transfer 12,700 towers for ₹2,174.6 crore, while Bharti Hexacom will transfer 3,400 towers for ₹1,134.1 crore. The total transaction is valued at ₹3,308.7 crore and is expected to be completed by March 31, 2025. This move aligns with Indus Towers’ strategy to consolidate its market share and improve operational efficiency in India’s telecom infrastructure sector.
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Bharti Hexacom will transfer 3,400 telecom towers to Indus Towers for ₹1,134.1 crore.
Bharti Airtel will transfer 12,700 towers worth ₹2,174.6 crore.
The total transaction is valued at ₹3,308.7 crore.
The deal is expected to be completed by March 31, 2025.
Indus Towers aims to strengthen its market position and streamline tower operations.
The transaction will be financed through borrowings.
Bharti Airtel share price and Bharti Hexacom share price remain under watch amid the deal’s impact.
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The tower transfer deal comes at a time when both Bharti Airtel and Bharti Hexacom have reported strong financial results. Bharti Airtel posted a net profit of ₹14,781 crore for Q3 FY25, with an adjusted profit after tax (PAT) growth of 121% year-on-year to ₹5,514 crore.
Bharti Hexacom recorded a 3.1% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) rise in net profit, reaching ₹261 crore for Q3 FY25. The company’s revenue increased by 7.3% QoQ to ₹2,250.7 crore, while EBITDA surged 15% to ₹1,151.7 crore.
Indus Towers also posted a robust financial performance, with a Q3 consolidated net profit of ₹4,003.2 crore, a 160% increase from the previous year. The surge was driven by overdue collections from a major customer, resulting in a ₹3,024 crore write-back of doubtful receivables.
Company | Towers Transferred | Value (₹ Crore) | Completion Deadline |
Bharti Airtel | 12,700 | 2,174.6 | March 31, 2025 |
Bharti Hexacom | 3,400 | 1,134.1 | March 31, 2025 |
Total | 16,100 | 3,308.7 | March 31, 2025 |
The tower transfer deal is expected to enhance operational efficiency for Indus Towers, while Bharti Airtel and Bharti Hexacom focus on core telecom services. Investors are closely monitoring Bharti Airtel share price and Bharti Hexacom share price for potential movement following the announcement.
The transaction allows Bharti Airtel to streamline its infrastructure assets while capitalising on the growing demand for telecom services in India. Bharti Hexacom’s strong financial performance and revenue growth further position it for long-term expansion.
The transfer of 16,100 towers to Indus Towers signifies a strategic move towards optimising telecom infrastructure management. With strong financial results and an expanding market presence, Bharti Airtel and Bharti Hexacom are poised for continued growth. Bharti Airtel share price and Bharti Hexacom share price remain key indicators to watch as the telecom industry evolves.
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