Bharti Airtel is considering strategic outsourcing to help manage its rapid growth. It plans to outsource network management and operations to reduce capital expenditures and transfer investment risks. Outsourcing could lower costs through reduced hiring needs and better bargaining power. However, outsourcing core business functions increases dependency on vendors and limits flexibility. Vendors also face risks from unused capacity and uncertainty in Bharti's growth. With proper oversight, outsourcing could help Bharti address the huge investments needed to serve its growing customer base.