The report said Airtel executives discussed the deal with Subhash Chandra.
Bengali language: Telecom operator Bharti Airtel Ltd is in early talks to buy a majority stake in broadcast satellite service provider Dish TV India Ltd. Mint Daily Finance reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Shares of Dish TV jumped 4.8% in early trading to hit their peak at Rs 18.40.
Airtel and Dish TV did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Reuters.
The report said Airtel executives discussed the deal with Dish TV parent company Essel Group founder Subhash Chandra.
The accounting firm EY, which Airtel hired to examine Dish TV’s finances, filed its due diligence report with the telecom company on Oct. 25, the Mint said.
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