Bharti Enterprises' Akhil Gupta, Telecom Architect, to Retire March 31

• Akhil Gupta, Vice Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, will retire on March 31 after over 30 years.
• He was a key architect of the group's strategic direction and played a vital role in its growth.
• Instrumental in building Bharti's telecom business, scaling Bharti Airtel, and its 2002 IPO.
• Led Airtel's $10.7 billion Zain Africa acquisition and navigated turbulent regulatory phases.
• Associated with Indus Towers formation and Bharti Infratel's 2012 public listing, joining Zepto board recently.

Why It Matters: Akhil Gupta, a pivotal figure in Bharti Enterprises' 30-year journey, retires March 31, leaving a legacy of growth.