A company linked to Indian billionaire Sunil Mittal sold Bharti Airtel shares worth $976 million as the telecommunications tycoon seeks opportunities outside India.

Sunil Bharti Mittal, founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises, was honored with the prestigious Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE) at a special investiture ceremony held at the British High Commissioner’s residence in

The move underscores Mittal's strategic efforts to generate funds for new ventures while maintaining Bharti Airtel's position as a leading player in India's telecom market.

Indian Continent Investment Limited a promoter-group entity of Bharti Airtel Limited (Airtel), led by billionaire Sunil Mittal, has sold 0.84% shareholding in Airtel through a market transaction. The deal,