Bharti

Bharti is a name of Indian origin that is used as both a surname and a given name. It is sometimes transliterated as Bharati. In Hindu tradition, Bharati is an epithet associated with Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, and the arts, and the name is widely used across India and among the Indian diaspora.

Bharti Enterprises is an Indian multinational conglomerate founded by Sunil Bharti Mittal. Headquartered in New Delhi, the group operates across several sectors, including telecommunications, financial services, agribusiness, real estate, and information technology. The enterprise maintains a diverse portfolio and emphasizes private-sector growth, entrepreneurship, and corporate social responsibility through various subsidiaries and foundations. One of its best-known units is Bharti Airtel, the telecommunications arm, which operates under the Airtel brand in multiple countries.

Bharti Airtel, commonly referred to as Airtel, is the flagship telecommunications company of Bharti Enterprises. It provides mobile voice and data services, fixed-line broadband, and digital services in India and several African markets. Airtel is among the largest mobile network operators globally by subscriber base and market presence, with a focus on expanding 4G and 5G capabilities, digital financial services, and customer-focused innovation.

In addition to corporate use, Bharti is widely used as a personal name in India. The name is found among individuals in various professions and regions, reflecting its cultural and linguistic roots. Notable figures with the name include Sunil Bharti Mittal, founder of Bharti Enterprises, who helped establish the company’s global footprint in telecommunications. See also Bharati and Bharatiya for related terms and variants.