NEW DELHI — The Board of Directors of Bharti Airtel Limited has approved the reappointment of Sunil Bharti Mittal as Chairman for another five-year term, effective from October 1, 2026. The decision, made during a board meeting on May 13, follows the recommendation of the company’s HR and Nomination Committee.
Leadership Continuity
Mittal’s current tenure is scheduled to conclude on September 30, 2026. This extension ensures leadership stability for the telecom giant through 2031, pending final approval from shareholders.
Key Board Appointments
Alongside the Chairman’s extension, the board also approved:
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Nisaba Godrej: Reappointed as an Independent Director for a second five-year term starting August 4, 2026.
Bharti Airtel confirmed that both reappointments are in full compliance with SEBI regulations and that neither director is restricted from holding office by any regulatory authority.
