Bharti Airtel Q2 net profit rises 31 per cent to Rs 8,888 crore
The telecom company reported a surge in revenue and average revenue per user despite missing some market estimates.
Bharti Airtel Limited reported a 30.87 per cent annual increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 8,888 crore for the second quarter of financial year 2026-27, according to reports by Mint, Moneycontrol and The Economic Times.
The company's consolidated revenue from operations grew by 16.7 per cent to Rs 60,878 crore during the quarter ended September 30, 2026, up from Rs 52,145 crore in the same period last year.
The telecom operator's average revenue per user (ARPU) rose to Rs 271 from Rs 256 in the previous year's quarter. This growth was aided by an increase of 18.8 million 4G and 5G users over the past year.
Executive Vice Chairman Gopal Vittal said the company achieved consistent performance due to its diversified portfolio. He noted that the Africa business saw a 6.7 per cent sequential revenue growth in constant currency.
The total customer base across 15 countries reached 693 million, following the addition of 12 million customers in India and Africa during the quarter. The postpaid segment saw its strongest performance ever with 1.2 million net additions.
Higher network operating costs and a 13 per cent rise in license fees impacted expenses. The company's consolidated EBITDA stood at Rs 35,240 crore with a margin of 57.9 per cent.