Last mentioned: Mar 9, 2026
Nxtra, the data center subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, is reportedly raising $1 billion in a fresh funding round led by Alpha Wave Global, with participation from Carlyle and the parent company. This capital injection aims to significantly expand Nxtra's infrastructure footprint as India's demand for data storage and AI-ready facilities surges.
Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty 50 staged a late-session recovery on Tuesday, closing significantly higher despite early headwinds in the IT sector. Strength in telecom and industrial heavyweights like Bharti Airtel and BHEL offset initial weakness, reflecting a broader shift in investor preference toward cyclical value.
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