2) Vertical Integration: Telecom companies in India are also pursuing vertical integration by acquiring content providers and technology firms. For instance, Bharti Airtel has made strategic investments in OTT... Read More
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In the context of the Indian telecom sector, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and capital markets activities have been significantly shaped by rapid technological advancements, intense competition, and evolving consumer demands. M&A... Read More
• Debt Financing: Investment banks also assisted Bharti Airtel in raising funds through bond issuance and structured debt instruments, which helped the company acquire spectrum and invest in its 5G network. • Strategic... Read More
• Rights Issue: In 2021, Bharti Airtel launched a ₹21,000 crore (~$3 billion) rights issue, in which JP Morgan, Barclays, Standard Chartered, and UBS were joint lead managers. This capital raised... Read More
• Debt Financing: Investment banks helped Reliance Jio in issuing bonds and securing debt from global markets, ensuring it had enough liquidity to invest in spectrum acquisitions and infrastructure development. Bharti Airtel Bharti... Read More
• Equity Fundraising: Investment banks facilitated multiple rounds of equity fundraising, involving global investors such as Facebook (now Meta), Google, Silver Lake, KKR, and others. This infusion of capital was crucial... Read More
Investment banks have played a key role in supporting both Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel in their 5G network launches, particularly through capital raising, advisory services, and strategic investments. Reliance Jio Reliance... Read More
Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel raised funds to launch their 5G networks through a combination of equity and debt financing, leveraging their existing infrastructure, and strategic partnerships. Investments Banks, both... Read More
There are two telecom companies in India which provide 5G network to their users- Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. Jio launched its 5G services on October 1, 2022, during its... Read More
Investment banks play a crucial role in the development and financing of 5G networks and related technologies by providing capital, advisory services, and expertise to telecommunications companies, infrastructure providers, and... Read More