Bharti Airtel share price fell nearly a percent on Tuesday after the telecom company announced that its promoter-group entity Indian Continent Investment Limited (ICIL) sold 0.84% stake in the company.

A company linked to Indian billionaire Sunil Mittal sold Bharti Airtel shares worth $976 million as the telecommunications tycoon seeks opportunities outside India.

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The move underscores Mittal's strategic efforts to generate funds for new ventures while maintaining Bharti Airtel's position as a leading player in India's telecom market.

Indian Continent Investment Limited a promoter-group entity of Bharti Airtel Limited (Airtel), led by billionaire Sunil Mittal, has sold 0.84% shareholding in Airtel through a market transaction. The deal,