DTH, Tata Group and Bharti Airtel

Bharti Airtel confirm talks with Tata Group to merge their DTH segments
Bharti Airtel confirmed "bilateral discussions" with Tata Group for a possible merger of their direct-to-home (DTH) segments, Bharti Telemedia and Tata Play, respectively, on Wednesday.
Airtel-Tata merger on cards: Bharti Airtel in talks with Tata Group to combine DTH biz of Bharti Telemedia, Tata Play
"We wish to submit that Bharti Airtel Limited (‘Airtel’) and TATA Group are in bilateral discussions to explore a potential transaction to achieve a combination of TATA Groups
Airtel: In talks with Tata Group for potential DTH merger
The potential merger would combine Airtel’s DTH business, Bharti Telemedia Limited, with Tata Group’s DTH business, Tata Play Limited. The merger would create a larger and more efficient DTH company, which would be better positioned to compete in the Indian market.
Airtel in talks with Tata Play for merger with Bharti Telemedia
The DTH space has been facing headwinds with the emergence of over-the-top (OTT) platforms and IPTV options, especially with the expanding price range of smart TVs.
Airtel and Tata Group in initial discussion to merge DTH business
Airtel has also announced its collaboration with Ericsson to roll out 5G Standalone (SA) network technology. This partnership aims to enhance Airtel's network capabilities, ensuring a seamless transition to a full-scale commercial 5G SA network over time.
Airtel confirms 'bilateral discussions' with Tata Group for DTH Merger
This consolidation is set to benefit Airtel by expanding its broadband and entertainment business, integrating telecom, broadband, and DTH services into a unified offering
Bharti Airtel, Tata Group in talks to merge DTH businesses
Bharti Airtel is in talks with Tata Group to merge Tata Play’s DTH business with its subsidiary, Bharti Telemedia, in a potential ₹7,000 crore deal, aiming to serve 35 million subscribers.
India's Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV near merger, ET reports
India's Tata Group and Bharti Group are close to merging their satellite TV businesses, creating a nearly $1.6 billion entity with the aim of tiding over the sustained migration of subscribers to digital streaming,
Airtel and Tata Play to merge DTH operations amidst industry consolidation: Report
Airtel will access Tata Play’s 19 million households, supporting its plan to combine telecom, broadband, and DTH offerings. In April 2024, Tata Sons raised its Tata Play stake to 70%, buying Temasek’s 10% share for Rs. 835 crore ($100 million), setting the company’s value at $1 billion—down from $3 billion pre-pandemic.
Airtel confirms talks with Tata Group on merger of DTH business
The confirmation, which came through an exchange filing, a day after reports said Tata Play and Airtel Digital TV were heading towards a merger
Bharti Airtel and Tata Group in talks for potential DTH merger
Telecom giant Bharti Airtel Ltd. announced on Wednesday that it is engaged in bilateral discussions with the Tata Group regarding a potential merger of Tata Play’s Direct-To-Home (DTH) business with its subsidiary,
Bharti Airtel says it is in talks with Tata Group for merger of DTH operations
Bharti Airtel on Wednesday said it is in talks with Tata Group for potential merger of their respective DTH operations. The ...
Bharti Airtel stock jumps 3%, snaps 6-day losing streak on 5G core deal with Ericsson
Bharti Airtel’s shares surged nearly 3% on February 25 after partnering with Ericsson for 5G technology, ending a seven-day ...