Bharti Airtel expanded its mobile network along the Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage routes on July 03, 2026, to strengthen connectivity for pilgrims, security personnel, and local authorities. By deploying network sites at Chandanwari, Pissu Top, and Betaab Valley, Bharti Airtel has established coverage along the crucial Pahalgam route, supplementing its existing presence at Baltal. This initiative ensures uninterrupted connectivity leading up to the holy Amarnath cave shrine and supports emergency communication and digital access for millions of pilgrims.

The deployment was executed in coordination with government authorities and the local administration to bolster communications infrastructure during the Yatra. The enhanced coverage is designed to provide reliable voice and data connectivity, support emergency communication needs, and improve digital access for the millions of pilgrims undertaking the journey.

Vikram RS, COO – Jammu and Kashmir, Bharti Airtel, stated that the expansion reflects the company's continued investment in Jammu & Kashmir and its commitment to ensuring reliable connectivity for pilgrims, security personnel, and authorities throughout the pilgrimage. He emphasized the company's dedication to connecting people and essential services in challenging terrains.

Network Expansion Details

The following table details the new network sites deployed to support the Yatra:

The expansion covers both the Pahalgam and Baltal routes, ensuring comprehensive coverage for the annual event. This move underscores Bharti Airtel's broader strategy of bridging connectivity gaps in difficult geographies and powering India's digital transformation.

Bharti Airtel has announced a final opportunity for holders of outstanding partly paid-up equity shares to clear their dues. The Special Committee of Directors for Rights Issue approved a reminder notice on July 1, 2026, for the payment of the First and Final Call amounting to ₹401.25 per share. This payment window is open from Thursday, July 2, 2026, to Thursday, July 16, 2026.

The call amount comprises ₹3.75 towards face value and ₹397.50 towards premium. Following the initial payment period earlier in 2026, the company received payments for 391,176,994 partly paid-up equity shares, which were subsequently converted into fully paid-up equity shares on March 18, 2026. However, 1,110,668 partly paid-up equity shares remain outstanding on which the call remains unpaid.

Payment Details and Interest

Shareholders are required to pay the call amount plus applicable interest. The Board has approved an interest rate of 10% per annum for the delay, computed from March 17, 2026, to July 1, 2026. The total amount payable includes the call money and this accrued interest.

Modes of Payment

Eligible shareholders can make payments through two primary modes. The first is the R-WAP facility, available via net banking or UPI on the KFin Technologies portal. The second option involves depositing a cheque or demand draft at designated collection centres of Kotak Mahindra Bank.

For resident shareholders, the instrument must be drawn in favour of 'Bharti Airtel - First and Final Call Allotment Account – R'. Non-resident shareholders must draw it in favour of 'Bharti Airtel - First and Final Call Allotment Account – NR'. Cash payments and part payments are strictly not accepted.

Consequences of Non-Payment

The company has outlined strict consequences for failure to pay the call by the deadline. Interest at 10% per annum will continue to accrue from March 17, 2026, until the actual date of payment. Additionally, the Board reserves the right to adjust any future dividend payable to the shareholder against the outstanding dues.

Most significantly, the partly paid-up equity shares held by defaulting shareholders, including the amount already paid at the time of application, shall be liable to be forfeited. This action will be taken in accordance with the Articles of Association of the Company and the Letter of Offer dated September 22, 2021.

Trading in the outstanding partly paid-up equity shares (ISIN: IN9397D01014) has been suspended since February 6, 2026. Shareholders who pay the call during the current period will be allotted fully paid-up equity shares under the existing ISIN (INE397D01024) upon completion of regulatory formalities, a process expected to take 2-3 weeks after the payment period closes.