Indus Towers Share Price in Focus as Bharti Airtel Buys Additional 20 Lakh Shares, Holds 51% Stake

Indus Towers shares are in focus after promoter Bharti Airtel increased its holding through fresh market purchases. The acquisitions were made over multiple sessions in February 2026 as part of an approved stake increase plan. 

Bharti Airtel Increases Stake in Indus Towers 

As per The CNBC TV-18 report, Bharti Airtel acquired an additional 20 lakh shares of Indus Towers. The total shares purchased between February 5, 2026, and February 10, 2026, stand at 32.73 lakh shares. 

The purchases are part of an ongoing effort by the promoter to raise its shareholding in Indus Towers. Bharti Airtel currently holds approximately 51% ownership in the telecom infrastructure company. 

Earlier Board Approval for Additional 5% Stake 

In November 2025, the Board of Bharti Airtel approved a proposal to acquire up to 5% additional equity in Indus Towers. The recent transactions fall within this approved limit. 

Indus Towers operates telecom tower infrastructure across India and supports multiple telecom service providers. The company is recognised as one of the largest telecom infrastructure providers in the country. 

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Transaction Timeline and Shareholding Position 

The cumulative purchase of 32.73 lakh shares was executed over 6 trading sessions from February 5, 2026, to February 10, 2026. The additional 20 lakh shares form part of this aggregate acquisition. 

Following these purchases, Bharti Airtel continues to remain the majority shareholder in Indus Towers with a holding of about 51%. 

Indus Towers Share Price Performance 

As of February 13, 2026, at 2:31 PM, Indus Towers share price on NSE was trading at ₹465.95 down by 1.70% from the previous closing price. 

Conclusion 

Bharti Airtel has strengthened its stake in Indus Towers by purchasing 32.73 lakh shares between February 5, 2026 and February 10, 2026, including 20 lakh shares acquired recently. The transactions align with its earlier Board approval to increase ownership by up to 5%. 

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