BHARTI AIRTEL LTD. - Clarifies on news item

With reference to the news item appearing in a leading financial daily titled "Bharti plants to raise $2b via Bond Issue", Bharti Airtel Ltd has clarified to BSE as under :<br/><br/>"Bharti Airtel Limited and / or its subsidiaries keeps evaluating opportunities, on an ongoing basis to refinance the debt portfolio at efficient cost and maturity.<br/><br/>The Company further confirms that it has not released any specific information pertaining to the news report and if required, will make necessary disclosures at an appropriate time."