Airtel prepays Rs 3626 crore to DoT, clears 2016 spectrum auction dues

Bharti Airtel prepaid ₹3,626 crore to the Department of Telecommunications, clearing its 2016 spectrum auction dues. This move saves on interest costs and boosts cash flow for 5G expansion and rural 4G coverage. Airtel has prepaid a total of ₹28,320 crore in spectrum dues in 2024, primarily from its own cash flows.