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Sunil Bharti Mittal

Sunil Bharti Mittal

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  • Sunil Bharti Mittal is one of India’s most influential entrepreneurs and the founder of Bharti Enterprises, a conglomerate that has revolutionized telecommunications in India through its flagship company, Airtel.

  • Sunil Bharti Mittal is the founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises, a diversified business group that invests in telecom, retail, insurance, and other industries. He is best known for launching Airtel, India’s largest telecom operator, which has transformed the way millions of people communicate.

  • Born on October 23, 1957, in Ludhiana, Punjab, Mittal started his entrepreneurial journey at a young age. From manufacturing bicycle parts to building a global telecom empire, his story is a testament to innovation, perseverance, and visionary leadership.

  • ​Sunil Mittal's net worth is $14.8 billion(1,480 crore rupees), making him one of India’s richest. His wealth comes from Bharti Airtel and investments in retail, real estate, and financial services. making him one of the richest individuals in India. His wealth primarily comes from Bharti Enterprises and its telecom arm, Airtel. It started as a modest telecom operator in 1995, and is now one of the largest mobile network providers in the world, with operations in 18 countries.

  • Sunil Bharti Mittal built his business empire by founding Bharti Enterprises, which started with manufacturing bicycle parts and later expanded into telecom, retail, and insurance. Airtel, his flagship company, revolutionized India’s telecom industry.

  • Sunil Bharti Mittal owns Bharti Enterprises, which includes Airtel (telecom), Bharti Retail, Bharti AXA (insurance), and FieldFresh Foods. Airtel is the flagship company and the largest contributor to his wealth.

  • Bharti Enterprises is a diversified conglomerate with interests in multiple sectors. Here are some of the key companies such as Airtel, Bharti Retail, Bharti AXA, FieldFresh Foods, and Bharti Realty.

  • The Bharti Group’s business mix is diverse, spanning telecom, retail, insurance, real estate, and food processing. Airtel remains the group’s crown jewel, contributing the majority of its revenue. However, other ventures like Bharti Retail and Bharti AXA have also shown steady growth.

  • Airtel's real owner is Sunil Bharti Mittal, who founded the company in 1995 under Bharti Enterprises. Airtel is now publicly traded, but Mittal remains its chairman and largest shareholder. Airtel, officially known as Bharti Airtel, is a publicly listed company on the Indian stock exchanges.

  • Sunil Bharti Mittal is married to Nyna Mittal, and the couple has three children: Kavin Mittal, Rajan Mittal, and Eiesha Mittal. Kavin Mittal founded Hike Messenger, a popular messaging app in India, while Rajan and Eiesha are involved in the family business.

Physical Status

Male

Education

Institution
Education
Year
Wynberg Allen School
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Scindia School
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Arya College, Ludhiana
Bachelor of Arts and Science
1976
Panjab University
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careers

Position
Organization
Year Founded/Joined
Founder
1995
Founder and Chairman
Bharti Realty
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Founder
Bharti Enterprises
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Chairman
GSMA
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Founder & Managing Director
Webindia123
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Founder
Bharti AXA General Insurance
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Personal Details

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Awards and Recognition​​

  • Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 2007.
  • Transforming India Leader at NDTV Business Leader Awards.
  • GSM Association's Chairman's Award in 2008.
  • Asia Businessman of the Year by Fortune Magazine in 2006.
  • Telecom Person of the Year by Voice & Data magazine (India) in 2006.
  • CEO of the Year at Frost and Sullivan Asia Pacific ICT Awards in 2006.
  • CEO of the Year for 2005–06 by Business Standard.
  • Best Asian Telecom CEO at Telecom Asia Awards in 2005.
  • Best CEO, India, by Institutional Investor in 2005.
  • Business Leader of the Year by Economic Times in 2005.
  • Philanthropist of the Year Award at The Asian Awards in 2010.
  • INSEAD Business Leader Award in 2011.
  • Honoris Causa Doctorate of Sciences (D.Sc.) Degree from Amity University Gurgaon in 2016.
  • Honoris Causa Doctorate of Sciences (D.Sc.) Degree from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, J&K in 2018.
  • Doctor Honoris Causa from ESCP Business School, ESCP Europe, Paris, in 2018.
  • Global Mobile Industry Honours for contributions to the Global Mobile Industry as Chairman of the GSMA Board in 2019.
  • Business Leader of the Year at The Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence in 2022.
  • Appointed Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) in the 2024 Special Honours, in recognition of contributions to strengthening business relations between India and the UK.​
  • Boards and Advisor Roles
  • Chairman of the GSM Association from 2017 to 2019.
  • Honorary Chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
  • Member of Telecom Board of International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the leading UN agency for Information and Communication Technology.
  • Commissioner at Broadband Commission for Sustainable Digital Development at ITU.
  • Chair of World Economic Forum's Telecommunications Steering Committee.
  • Member of International Business Council, World Economic Forum.
  • Member of the Board of Directors at Qatar Foundation Endowment.
  • Member of Board of Directors at SoftBank Corp. from 2011 to 2013.
  • Member of the Board of Directors at Unilever PLC and Unilever NV from 2011 to 2013.
  • Member of International Advisory Committee to the Board of Directors at NYSE Euronext from 2008 to 2011.
  • Member of the Board of Directors at Standard Chartered Bank Plc from 2007 to 2009.
  • Member of the Board of Directors at Hero Honda Motors from 2006 to 2009.
  • President of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) from 2007 to 2008.
  • Co-chairman of Annual Meeting at World Economic Forum, Davos in 2007.
  • Member of the Board of the Global GSM Association from 2003 to 2007.

Sunil Bharti Mittal Investments

Total no. of Investment

1

Sunil Bharti Mittal has made 1 investments.

DateCompanySectorRoundInvestmentsCo-Investors
2022-08-08EdTechVenture Round - UpGrad₹ 16400 MnRonnie Screwvala, Temasek Holdings, Kaizenvest, Ets Global etc

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