Sunil Bharti Mittal

Profession: Businessman/ Philanthropist
Date of Birth: 23 Oct 1957

Written by Ajay Bhatia ▦ Last Updated: May 4, 2026 Fact-Checked

Sunil Bharti Mittal is an Indian billionaire industrialist and philanthropist. He is the founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises, which owns India’s major telecom company, Bharti Airtel.

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Sunil Bharti Mittal: Age, Net Worth, Movies, Family, and Personal Details

Name	Sunil Bharti Mittal
Date Of Birth	23 Oct 1957
Age	68 Years
Birth Place	Ludhiana, Punjab, India
Profession	Businessman, Philanthropist
Current Residence	Delhi, India
Religion	Hinduism
Nationality	Indian
Zodiac Sign	Scorpio
Hobbies	Golf, classical music

Sunil Bharti Mittal: Education

Education Qualification	Bachelor of Arts and Science
College(s)	Panjab University
School(s)	Wynberg Allen School, Scindia School

Sunil Bharti Mittal: Family

Father	Sat Pal Mittal
Siblings	Rakesh Mittal, Rajan Mittal
Spouse	Nyna Mittal
Children	3 children

Sunil Bharti Mittal: Net Worth

Net Worth	$34 Billion (approx.)

Sources: Compiled from official corporate biographies, public statements, and media reports.

Sunil Bharti Mittal: Overview

Sunil Bharti Mittal was born on 23 October 1957 in Ludhiana, Punjab, India. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics and political science from Panjab University. A first-generation entrepreneur, he started his first business at the age of 18 and later moved into the telecom sector, launching Bharti Cellular Limited in 1995. Under his leadership, Bharti Airtel grew into one of the largest telecom providers globally, notably acquiring Zain Telecom’s African business in 2010. He is also a dedicated philanthropist through the Bharti Foundation, focusing on education for underprivileged children. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2007 for his contributions to the industry.