Sunil Bharti Mittal is an Indian entrepreneur who founded Bharti Enterprises, a business conglomerate headquartered in New Delhi, India. The corporation, which operates in multiple industries including telecom, retail, and financial services, is India’s largest telecom company. Born into a politician’s family, Mittal was the first in his family to venture into business. As a first-generation entrepreneur, he faced several challenges before achieving the level of success he enjoys today. Through relentless hard work and sheer determination, he not only carved a niche for himself but also emerged as one of the industry leaders in the telecom sector with his flagship company, Bharti Airtel, which operates across South Asia and Africa. In fact, the success of his business led the Prime Minister of India to appoint him as Co-Chair of the India-Africa Business Council. He is also a philanthropist who believes in giving back to society. He has been working to educate underprivileged communities in India through the Bharti Foundation, the philanthropic arm of his enterprises.
