"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

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.

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 has confirmed that it is in discussions with the Tata Group to explore a potential merger between Tata Play's direct-to-home (DTH) business and its subsidiary, Bharti Telemedia Ltd. In a filing to the stock exchange on Wednesday,

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 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.

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.

The confirmation, which came through an exchange filing, a day after reports said Tata Play and Airtel Digital TV were heading towards a merger

India's satellite TV landscape is set for a major transformation as two leading players move towards a strategic consolidation. With the industry witnessing a steady shift towards digital streaming, traditional direct-to-home (DTH) operators are exploring new ways to stay competitive and sustain growth.

Tata Play and Airtel Digital TV are reportedly in advanced talks to merge their direct-to-home (DTH) businesses, according to an Economic Times report. The merger, which is expected to take place through a share swap,