Early Life and Career
Rakesh Mittal was born into the Mittal family in India. He is the brother of Sunil Mittal, the founder of Bharti Enterprises. In 1980, Rakesh, along with his brothers Sunil and Rajan Mittal, started Bharti Overseas Trading Company, marking his entry into the business world. Rakesh Mittal's career has been closely aligned with the growth of Bharti Airtel.
Rise to Success
His career trajectory is marked by his contributions to Bharti Airtel, a company that has become a major player in the Indian telecom market. Bharti Airtel, under the leadership of his brother Sunil, introduced affordable mobile services and innovative solutions, playing a pioneering role in the Indian telecom industry. Rakesh Mittal has been involved in strategic decisions and investments within Bharti Airtel, contributing to its expansion and technological advancements.
Key Business Strategies
Rakesh Mittal's career includes strategic decision-making and investments in Bharti Airtel. He has been involved in the company's network expansion across India and internationally, as well as partnerships with global companies. Bharti Airtel's success is attributed to its innovative strategies and expansive reach, serving millions of customers across South Asia and Africa.
Philanthropy
Rakesh Mittal, along with his siblings, has pledged $1.1 billion to their charitable foundation, primarily to establish a new university to offer free education to underprivileged individuals. The Bharti Foundation also runs the Satya Bharti School Program, which provides free quality education to underprivileged children. The Foundation supports various other initiatives, including sanitation programs, impacting the lives of many across India.
