MUMBAI -- India's No. 2 wireless telecom operator, Bharti Airtel, has said it will raise 210 billion rupees ($2.85 billion) via a rights issue, as it builds up its war chest to strengthen its network and prepare for the rollout of 5G technology.
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India's Bharti Airtel to raise $2.8bn as it readies 5G rollout
Company also looks to gain from possible downfall of rival Vodafone Idea
Airtel's unexpected rights issue has led market participants to speculate over its reasoning, such as the need to raise funds to expand its network or absorb customers from troubled Vodafone Idea. © Reuters
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