StocksMedium•5 November 2026•
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Bharti Airtel Q2 Profit Rises 9% as Revenue Surpasses Estimates
Key Facts
1Bharti Airtel reported a 9% rise in consolidated net profit to ₹8,887.5 crore for the second quarter.
2Revenue grew 4% sequentially to ₹60,877.5 crore, surpassing poll estimates.
3Average revenue per user (ARPU) climbed to ₹271, driven by a premiumization strategy.
Bharti Airtel reported a 9% rise in consolidated net profit to ₹8,887.5 crore for the second quarter. CNBC TV18 reported that revenue grew 4% sequentially to ₹60,877.5 crore, surpassing analyst poll estimates. The growth was supported by average revenue per user (ARPU) climbing to ₹271, driven by the company's strategic focus on portfolio premiumization.
The company's India business saw revenue increase 9.4% year-on-year, with the Homes segment remaining a key growth driver through a 25.3% revenue jump. EBITDA margins expanded to 57.4% from 57% in the previous quarter. Regarding equity performance, Bharti Airtel shares saw a slight downward trend prior to the earnings announcement on November 5, 2026.