Early Life
Rajan Mittal was born in 1960. He is the youngest of three brothers. His father, Sat Pal Mittal, was a politician and businessman.
Rise to Success
Rajan Mittal co-founded Bharti Enterprises in 1980. He has held the position of Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Bharti Enterprises. He is also Chairman of Bharti Airtel. Bharti Enterprises has expanded into various sectors, including telecommunications, digital solutions, real estate, and hospitality. Bharti Airtel, the group's flagship company, has become one of the leading global telecommunications providers.
Key Business Strategies
Mittal has focused on strategic activities at the corporate level. His efforts include marketing and new business ventures, contributing to partnerships with global entities. Bharti Airtel’s strategy has involved strategic acquisitions and investments, for instance, the acquisition of Zain's African operations in 2010. They also expanded into digital services, including broadband and digital TV. Another key move was the partnership with Google, with Google investing $1 billion in Bharti Airtel.
Philanthropy
Bharti Airtel Foundation was set up in 2000 as the philanthropic arm of the Group to make quality education accessible to underprivileged children across rural India to help them realize their potential.