Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Bharti Airtel Stake Sale, Zepto Investment, and More Business News
Several companies are making news.
Bharti Airtel's parent company is selling some shares.
MapmyIndia is investing in a quick commerce firm called Zepto.
AU Small Finance Bank is approved to become a universal bank.
A pharmaceutical company, Zydus Lifesciences, received approval for a smoking cessation product.
Additionally, the MSCI indexes are updating their lists with companies being added and removed.
Bharti Airtel's promoter entity to sell up to 0.8% equity via block deal.
MapmyIndia invests approximately Rs 25 crore in Zepto.
AU Small Finance Bank receives in-principle approval for universal bank status.
Zydus Lifesciences receives Health Canada NOC for smoking cessation product.
Several companies added/removed from MSCI Global Standard and Small Cap Indexes.
- Who
- Bharti Airtel, MapmyIndia, AU Small Finance Bank, Zydus Lifesciences, MSCI, and various other companies.
- What
- Various business developments, including stock sales, investments, regulatory approvals, and index changes.
- When
- Announcements made on August 8, 2025, with some events having future effective dates.
- Where
- Multiple locations, including India, Canada, and Dubai, as specified in the articles.
- Why
- For various business reasons, including portfolio management, investment, regulatory compliance, and index adjustments.
- Airtel Equity Sale
- Up to 0.8%
- Airtel Deal Value
- Up to Rs. 9,310 crore
- Zepto Valuation
- $5.8 billion (pre-money)
- MapmyIndia Investment in Zepto
- Approx. Rs 25 crore
- AU Bank Approval
- In-principle for universal bank status
- Zydus Product
- Varenicline (smoking cessation)
Sources
Sunil Mittal-led promoter entity launches $1-billion block deal as it eyes part stake sale in Bharti Airtel
Promoter entity to sell stake worth $1.1 bn in Airtel via block deal
Sunil Mittal led Indian Continent Investment to offload Rs 9,300 cr stake in Bharti Airtel via block deal
Sunil Mittal-led entity to offload $1.06 billion worth Airtel shares
Bharti Airtel block deal today; Rs 9,300 crore shares to change hands; key details
Sensex Falls 165 Points, Nifty Slips Below 24,600; Bharti Airtel Tumbles 2.5% On Block Deal
Block deal: Bharti Airtel sheds 3% as Rs 16,000 crore worth shares change hands
Bharti Airtel Declines 3.2% On Promoter Selling: Should You Buy, Sell Or Hold?
