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Airtel and Tata in Talks for DTH Merger

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-27T10:31:54.030079+05:30

- Bharti Airtel and Tata Group are in discussions to merge Tata Play with Bharti Telemedia. - The merger aims to boost Airtel’s non-mobile revenues through convergence. - Airtel will hold a majority stake of around 52-55% in the combined entity. - The combined entity will be managed by Airtel’s senior management, with Tata seeking two board seats. - The merger is valued at around Rs 6,000-7,000 crore and will support Airtel’s triple play strategy. Source: [The Economic Times](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/airtel-shares-in-focus-as-company-confirms-talks-with-tata-group-to-merge-tata-play-with-bharti-telemedia/articleshow/118591599.cms), [The Times Of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/airtel-in-talks-with-tatas-to-buy-dth-biz/articleshow/118588257.cms)

Bharti Airtel and Tata Group are in discussions to merge Tata Play with Bharti Telemedia.
The merger aims to boost Airtel’s non-mobile revenues through convergence.
Airtel will hold a majority stake of around 52-55% in the combined entity.
The combined entity will be managed by Airtel’s senior management, with Tata seeking two board seats.
The merger is valued at around Rs 6,000-7,000 crore and will support Airtel’s triple play strategy.

Source: The Economic Times, The Times Of India