Bharti Airtel and HCIL to merge their Indian VSAT operations

Bharti Airtel and Hughes Communications India Limited (HCIL) have entered into an agreement to merge their very small aperture terminal (VSAT) satellite communication operations in India. As per the agreement, HCIL will have majority ownership in the combined entity while Airtel will have a significant shareholding. The combined entity will be able to introduce new VSAT and related technologies to deliver a wide range of quality products and services.