Indus Towers Expands to Africa: Zambia, Uganda Online

Indus Towers has officially begun its expansion into the African continent. The passive telecom infrastructure provider has initiated operations and started generating revenue from towers deployed in Zambia and Uganda during the second quarter of 2026. The company has announced plans to commence tower deployment in Nigeria within the current quarter.

This strategic move into Africa represents a significant growth opportunity beyond Indus Towers' established Indian business. The company is applying its expertise in deploying and managing telecom infrastructure to offer cost-effective solutions in African markets, with Airtel serving as a key anchor customer.

Indus Towers is actively working to expand its shared-infrastructure model by engaging additional customers for its towers. While details on the number of African towers deployed and associated capital expenditure are currently limited, the company anticipates sharing more operational and financial metrics in subsequent quarters as the African portfolio scales.

In parallel, Indus Towers continues to see robust growth in its domestic market. The company added 2,869 towers during the second quarter, bringing its total tower base to 270,480, an increase of 5.6% year-on-year. Co-locations on its towers also saw a significant rise of 7,903 during the quarter.