Bharti Airtel Board Re-appoints Sunil Bharti Mittal and Nisaba Godrej for Five-Year Terms
Bharti Airtel's Board of Directors, at its meeting on May 13, 2026, approved the re-appointment of Sunil Bharti Mittal as Executive Chairman for a five-year term from October 01, 2026 to September 30, 2031, and Nisaba Godrej as Independent Director for a second five-year term from August 04, 2026 to August 03, 2031, both subject to shareholder approval and made on the recommendation of the HR & Nomination Committee.

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Bharti Airtel has announced that its Board of Directors, at a meeting held on May 13, 2026, approved the re-appointment of two key members of its leadership—Mr. Sunil Bharti Mittal as Chairman and Ms. Nisaba Godrej as an Independent Director. The decisions were made on the recommendation of the HR & Nomination Committee and are subject to approval of the members of the Company. The announcement was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Re-appointment of Sunil Bharti Mittal as Chairman
Mr. Sunil Bharti Mittal's current term as Chairman is set to expire on September 30, 2026. The Board has approved his re-appointment in an executive capacity for a further term of five consecutive years, commencing October 01, 2026 and concluding September 30, 2031. The key details of his re-appointment are outlined below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Date of Re-appointment by Board: | May 13, 2026 |
| Term Commencement: | October 01, 2026 |
| Term Conclusion: | September 30, 2031 |
| Duration: | Five (5) years |
| Capacity: | Executive (Chairman) |
| Related Director: | Rajan Bharti Mittal, Non-Executive Director (Brother) |
| Debarment Status: | Not debarred by any SEBI order or other authority |
Re-appointment of Nisaba Godrej as Independent Director
Ms. Nisaba Godrej's current term as Independent Director is due to expire on August 03, 2026. The Board has approved her re-appointment for a second term of five years, effective August 04, 2026 through August 03, 2031. The key details of her re-appointment are as follows:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Date of Re-appointment by Board: | May 13, 2026 |
| Term Commencement: | August 04, 2026 |
| Term Conclusion: | August 03, 2031 |
| Duration: | Five (5) years |
| Capacity: | Independent Director (Second Term) |
| Related Director: | Not related to any other Director of the Company |
| Debarment Status: | Not debarred by any SEBI order or other authority |
Board Meeting Details
The Board meeting at which these approvals were granted commenced at IST 1400 Hrs. and concluded at IST 1740 Hrs. on May 13, 2026. Additional details as required under SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-PoD-1/P/CIR/2023/123 dated July 13, 2023, and SEBI Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)/2025-CFD-POD2/1/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026, along with other relevant circulars and guidelines, have been enclosed as Annexure A in the regulatory filing. The disclosure was signed by Rohit Krishan Puri, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, on May 13, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Bharti Airtel
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.14% | -2.92% | -1.58% | -14.53% | -4.12% | +243.90% |
How might Sunil Bharti Mittal's five-year extension as Executive Chairman influence Bharti Airtel's strategic direction in 5G expansion and international market growth through 2031?
What succession planning considerations could emerge for Bharti Airtel given that both leadership re-appointments extend only until 2031, and who are potential future candidates for these roles?
How could Nisaba Godrej's cross-industry experience from the Godrej Group shape Bharti Airtel's governance practices and ESG initiatives during her second term as Independent Director?


































