Bharti Airtel net profit rises 31 per cent to Rs 8,888 crore
The telecom operator's quarterly earnings missed analyst estimates despite revenue growth in India and Africa markets.
Bharti Airtel reported a 31 per cent year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 8,888 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, according to Moneycontrol. The company's earnings fell short of the Rs 9,209 crore estimate provided by CNBC-TV18.
Revenue from operations grew 16.7 per cent to Rs 60,878 crore, up from Rs 52,145 crore in the same period last year. Consolidated EBITDA reached Rs 35,240 crore with a margin of 57.9 per cent.
In India, mobile revenue increased 10.1 per cent year-on-year. The Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) rose to Rs 271 from Rs 256 in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
Executive Vice Chairman Gopal Vittal said the company delivered a quarter of consistent performance, noting that Africa saw a 6.7 per cent sequential revenue growth in constant currency. He added that the India business saw sequential revenue growth of 2.7 per cent.
The total customer base for the company reached 693 million across 15 countries. The Airtel Homes segment reported a 25.3 per cent year-on-year revenue increase, while the Airtel Business segment grew by 11.4 per cent.
On November 5, Bharti Airtel shares ended the day 0.5 per cent lower at Rs 2,056.9. The company announced these results during post-market hours.