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Bharti Airtel Posts 43% Profit Growth on 28.5% Revenue Increase in Q1 FY26

The results reflect tariff increases that drove up user spending, underpinned by heavy investment in digital infrastructure.

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Overview

  • Bharti Airtel’s consolidated net profit in Q1 FY26 rose 43% year-on-year to Rs 5,948 crore.
  • Consolidated revenues climbed 28.5% to Rs 49,463 crore, driven by strong performances in India’s mobile and homes businesses.
  • Average revenue per user increased to Rs 250 from Rs 211, lifting the customer base to 605 million across 15 countries.
  • In Africa, revenue in constant currency rose 24.9% with an improved EBITDA margin of 48.1%, reflecting a regional rebound.
  • Airtel invested Rs 8,307 crore in capital expenditure during the quarter, including Rs 7,273 crore in India, to bolster its digital infrastructure.