Bharti Airtel Q2 net profit rises 31% to Rs 8,888 crore, revenue up 16.7%
Bharti Airtel's September-quarter net profit rose 31% and revenue 16.7%, according to Moody's. India mobile ARPU reached Rs 271, up from Rs 256.
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what happened
According to Moody's, Bharti Airtel's consolidated net profit rose 31% year on year to Rs 8,887.5 crore in the September quarter of FY27, compared with Rs 6,791.6 crore a year earlier. Revenue from operations increased 16.7% to Rs 60,878 crore.
The main contributors were the Indian mobile business, where average revenue per user (ARPU) climbed to Rs 271 from Rs 256, and the homes segment, whose revenue grew 25.3%. Revenue in Africa rose 25.7% in reported currency and 20.6% in constant currency. EBITDA increased 17.8% to Rs 35,240 crore.
The net debt-to-EBITDA ratio, annualised, fell to 1.18 from 1.63 a year earlier, or 0.70 excluding lease obligations. The company added 12 million customers across India and Africa during the quarter, bringing its consolidated base to 693 million across 15 countries.
why it matters
Two points matter for investors: rising ARPU and lower leverage. Together they suggest better revenue quality in a sector where operators compete hard for subscribers. Further direction will depend on rivals' quarterly figures and management commentary.
market impact
Bharti Airtel shares: higher profit and ARPU support the stock, lower debt strengthens the balance sheet
- Bharti Airtel shares pressure up — higher profit and ARPU improve the company's financial performance
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- Premier Energies Q2 Profit Rises 31% To Rs 462.4 Cr, Revenue Up 38% — Moody's, 5 November 2026 at 14:02 UTC
- Bharti Airtel Q2 Net Profit Rises 31% To Rs 8,888 Cr, Revenue Up 16.7% — Moody's, 5 November 2026 at 16:01 UTC
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