DoT seeks â¹1,600 crore for clearing Airtel-Tikona merger
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has asked Airtel to pay nearly â¹1,627 crore to clear its merger with Bharti Digital Networks, previously known as Tikona Digital Networks. However, Airtel has approached Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal seeking a stay on the demand. Airtel had in March 2017 entered into a definitive agreement with Tikona to acquire its 4G business.