Bharti Space to Invest ₹313 Crore in Eutelsat’s Satellite Expansion.
Science and Technology
In June 2025, Bharti Enterprises’ space arm announced a ₹313 crore (approx. €31.4 million) investment in French satellite operator Eutelsat, as part of its wider €1.35 billion capital raise initiative for satellite network expansion and debt reduction.
- Bharti’s infusion into Eutelsat contributes to a capital-raising exercise structured to both de-leverage existing debt and fund the deployment of new satellite constellations—including geostationary and low-Earth-orbit (GEO-LEO) systems—supporting global satellite infrastructure growth.
- This investment strengthens Bharti’s ongoing commitment to its space ambitions. Following the Eutelsat–OneWeb merger in 2023—where Bharti emerged as the largest shareholder with a 21.2% stake—the latest investment underscores strategic continuity and global satellite connectivity objectives.
Main Point :- (i) The funds will accelerate Eutelsat's deployment of next-generation satellite constellations optimized for broadband, IoT, and enterprise services, boosting bandwidth capacity, reducing latency, and enabling access in underserved regions worldwide.
(ii) Bharti’s sustained financial backing of Eutelsat positions it at the intersection of global satellite connectivity expansion—competing with players like SpaceX’s Starlink—and reinforces India’s aspirations in the space-tech and digital infrastructure domains.
(iii) With the capital raising expected to close later this year, Eutelsat will begin accelerating constellation rollouts, while Bharti continues to strengthen its influence in satellite communications—a move that could enhance digital inclusion, rural connectivity, and commercial broadband reach.
About Eutelsat
CEO : Jean-François Fallacher
Headquarters: Paris, France
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