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Business News/ Industry / Telecom/  SingTel raises stake in Bharti Airtel for $302.2 mn
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SingTel raises stake in Bharti Airtel for $302.2 mn

SingTel has agreed to buy 3.62% of Bharti Telecom, which holds approximately 43.57% of Bharti Airtel


SingTel reported on Wednesday a 7% rise in its first-quarter net profit. Photo: AFP (AFP)Premium
SingTel reported on Wednesday a 7% rise in its first-quarter net profit. Photo: AFP
(AFP)

Singapore: Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (SingTel) said on Thursday it will increase its effective interest in India’s Bharti Airtel Ltd to 32.34% from 30.76%, paying around S$383.6 million ($302.2 million).

SingTel, Southeast Asia’s largest telecommunication operator, said it had agreed to buy 788,538 shares, or 3.62%, of Bharti Telecom Ltd. Bharti Telecom holds approximately 43.57% of Bharti Airtel.

“The acquisition would allow SingTel to increase its effective stake in BAL (Bharti Airtel), and is in line with SingTel’s strategic focus on maximizing the value of its existing businesses, which includes reviewing opportunities to increase shareholdings in existing associates," the Singapore firm said.

SingTel reported on Wednesday a 7% rise in its first-quarter net profit, but warned of falling revenue due to the weakening Australian dollar.

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Published: 15 Aug 2013, 05:26 PM IST
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