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Bharti Airtel's Stunning Q2: 89% Profit Surge Amid Strong Growth

Bharti Airtel delivered an impressive financial performance with profits nearly doubling compared to last year. The company's revenue growth was driven by strong performance across its mobile and data business segments. Operational efficiency improved significantly as evidenced by the higher EBITDA margin of 57.4 percent. The telecom giant also strengthened its balance sheet position with reduced debt levels and growing postpaid customer base.

Key Points: Bharti Airtel Q2 Profit Jumps 89 Percent to Rs 6792 Crore

  • Consolidated net profit surged 89% YoY to Rs 6,792 crore from Rs 3,593 crore
  • Revenue grew 25.7% to Rs 52,145 crore driven by mobile and data segments
  • EBITDA increased 36% to Rs 29,919 crore with margin at 57.4%
  • Postpaid customer base expanded by 0.95 million to reach 27.5 million total
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Bharti Airtel's Q2 profit surges 89 pc to Rs 6,792 crore

Bharti Airtel reports 89% YoY profit surge to Rs 6,792 crore with revenue growth of 25.7% driven by mobile and data segments performance.

"We delivered another quarter of solid performance, achieving a consolidated revenue of Rs 52,145 crore growing 5.4 per cent sequentially - Gopal Vittal, Vice-Chairman and MD"

Mumbai, Nov 3

Telecom major Bharti Airtel on Monday reported an 89 per cent year-on-year (YoY) jump in consolidated net profit for the July-September quarter of the current financial year (Q2 FY26).

The company's profit rose to Rs 6,791.7 crore, compared to Rs 3,593.2 crore in the same quarter last financial year, according to its stock exchange filing.

Airtel's consolidated revenue from operations grew 25.7 per cent YoY to Rs 52,145.4 crore, up from Rs 41,473.3 crore in Q2 FY25, driven by strong performance across its mobile and data segments.

"We delivered another quarter of solid performance, achieving a consolidated revenue of Rs 52,145 crore growing 5.4 per cent sequentially and underscoring the strength of our portfolio," Gopal Vittal, Vice- Chairman and MD, said.

"We saw multiple deal wins across Connectivity, IOT and security business," he added.

"Our solid balance sheet is a reflection of disciplined capital allocation, continued deleveraging and sustained operational excellence," Vittal mentioned.

The company's EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) stood at Rs 29,919 crore, registering a 36 per cent YoY increase.

The EBITDA margin improved to 57.4 per cent -- reflecting better operational efficiency and higher revenue per user.

Bharti Airtel said it continued to strengthen its position in the postpaid segment, adding 0.95 million new customers during the quarter, taking its total postpaid base to 27.5 million.

The number of smartphone data users also rose by 22.2 million over the past year, representing an 8.4 per cent YoY growth.

The company's average revenue per user (ARPU) -- a key performance indicator for telecom operators -- increased to Rs 256 in Q2 FY26 from Rs 233 in the same quarter last fiscal.

Airtel's net debt-to-EBITDA ratio improved significantly to 1.63 times on an annualised basis, compared with 2.50 times as of September 30, 2024 -- reflecting a stronger balance sheet position.

- IANS

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Rohit P
While the numbers look impressive, I hope some of these profits are reinvested in improving rural network coverage. Many villages still struggle with basic connectivity. Corporate success should translate to better services for all Indians.
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Arjun K
The debt-to-EBITDA improvement from 2.50 to 1.63 times is remarkable! Shows strong financial discipline. As someone who tracks telecom stocks, this makes Airtel a solid investment choice. 📈
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Sarah B
₹6,792 crore profit in just 3 months! That's incredible growth. The 22.2 million new smartphone users shows how India's digital transformation is accelerating. Airtel is riding this wave perfectly.
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Vikram M
Postpaid base reaching 27.5 million is impressive! I switched to Airtel postpaid last year and the service has been excellent. Better than what I experienced with other operators. Good to see them focusing on quality customers.
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Michael C
The EBITDA margin of 57.4% is world-class! This shows how efficiently Airtel is operating. In the competitive Indian telecom market, such margins are exceptional. Gopal Vittal and team deserve credit for this turnaround story.

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