Bharti Airtel Named Company of the Year at ET Corporate Excellence Awards

Bharti Airtel announced that it has been awarded the “Company of the Year” title at the Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence. The company shared the development through its official news handle, Airtelnews, on the X (formerly Twitter) platform on April 25, 2026. “Airtel Takes Home Top ET Honours! Bharti Airtel is honored to be recognized as The Company of the Year at the EconomicTimes Awards for Corporate Excellence,” the company shared.

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Focus on Customer-Centric Innovation

The recognition highlights Airtel’s continued emphasis on operational excellence, customer-focused innovation, and its role in driving India’s digital transformation. The company described the honour as a reflection of the collective efforts of its teams and the trust placed in it by millions of stakeholders.

“This prestigious accolade reflects our unwavering commitment to operational excellence, customer-centric innovation, and the digital transformation of India. It is a testament to the collective dedication of our teams and the trust of our millions of stakeholders,” Airtel said.

Customer-first obsession

Bharti Airtel further stated that it remains committed to setting higher benchmarks in the telecommunications sector. “As we celebrate this milestone, we remain focused on setting new benchmarks in the telecommunications landscape and delivering sustainable value through technology and purpose-led growth, while maintaining our customer-first obsession,” Airtel added.

“When we look back, 2019 feels like yesterday, when we were fighting for survival,” said Shashwat Sharma, the newly appointed chief executive of Airtel, while receiving the award, according to an Economic Times report dated April 27, 2026.
“And from that day to this day, where we have this award, as the best company of the year,” he reportedly said. “It’s been a journey that tells us that we’re doing something right, with our business, with our customers and our people.”