Bharti Airtel shareholders holding partly paid-up shares have until today, July 16, 2026, to pay the final call amount of ₹401.25 per share. Failure to meet this deadline may lead to the forfeiture of these holdings and an added interest charge of 10% annually. Investors should complete the payment to convert their holdings into fully paid-up equity shares.
Today marks the final deadline for investors holding Bharti Airtel’s partly paid-up equity shares to settle their outstanding dues. The company has mandated a payment of ₹401.25 per share for the remaining 1.11 million partly paid-up shares. This amount comprises ₹3.75 in face value and ₹397.50 as a share premium.
This payment requirement stems from the company's October 2021 rights issue, which was valued at ₹20,987.39 crore. At that time, shareholders paid 25% of the total price, or ₹133.75 per share, with the remaining 75% balance deferred as a First and Final Call. While the primary window for this payment occurred earlier this year, this final reminder provides a last opportunity for those who have not yet cleared their dues to retain their investments.
Investors who fail to complete the payment by the close of business today face several risks. A 10% annual interest rate will apply to any unpaid amounts, calculated from March 17, 2026. Furthermore, the company may deduct these unpaid dues from any future dividends. Most importantly, the company holds the right to forfeit the shares of investors who do not comply, as per its internal articles and the original letter of offer terms.
For those who successfully make the payment through the designated R-WAP portal or authorized Kotak Mahindra Bank branches, the shares will be converted into fully paid-up equity. This process is expected to take approximately two to three weeks to complete after the deadline. Trading in these specific partly paid-up shares has remained suspended since February 6, 2026, to facilitate this conversion process.
Investors should note that the conversion to fully paid-up status will align these shares with the company's main equity, making them eligible for regular trading and corporate benefits like dividends. The primary monitorable moving forward will be the company’s final update on the number of shares successfully converted versus those forfeited after this final reminder period concludes.