Sunil Bharti Mittal: The Visionary Founder of Bharti Enterprises

Indian billionaire and chairman of Bharti Enterprises, a multinational company with interests in telecommunications, real estate, education, and agriculture.

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The telecom division of Bharti Enterprises has over 474 million users globally (2022), ranking as one of India's largest mobile service providers and the second-largest in Africa.

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Born in Ludhiana, Punjab, in 1957, Mittal came from a politically active family. He graduated from Punjab University with a degree in arts and sciences.

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At 18, Mittal started his first business by manufacturing crankshafts and later ventured into importing Japanese portable power generators. His shift to telecommunications in 1984 marked a major turning point in his career.

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Mittal founded Bharti Airtel when the Indian telecom sector was largely unregulated, focusing on providing affordable mobile services.

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Bharti Airtel is a key player in mobile services, internet, and digital television, contributing to the digital revolution in emerging markets.

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Sunil Mittal's net worth was estimated at $14.8 billion in 2023, making him the 10th wealthiest person in India. He received the Padma Bhushan in 2007 for his contributions to business.

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