Bharti Airtel has announced its financial results for the first quarter of FY27, reporting consolidated revenues of ₹58,539 crore, an increase of 18.4% YoY. The company’s EBITDA also saw a significant rise of 19.3% YoY to ₹33,599 crore. India revenues grew 9.7% YoY to ₹41,214 crore, driven by strong performance in Mobile and Airtel Business segments. Africa operations also contributed positively with a 21.1% YoY revenue growth in constant currency.
Bharti Airtel Reports Strong Q1 FY27 Performance
Bharti Airtel Limited today announced its audited consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company reported a robust financial performance, with consolidated revenues reaching ₹58,539 crore, marking an increase of 18.4% year-over-year (YoY) and 5.7% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ). This growth was primarily supported by strong performance in both its India and Africa operations.
Key Financial Highlights
Consolidated EBITDA for the quarter stood at ₹33,599 crore, with an improved EBITDA margin of 57.4%, up from 56.9% in the corresponding quarter last year. India operations contributed significantly, with revenues of ₹41,214 crore, up 9.7% YoY, driven by sustained portfolio premiumisation in Mobile and strong momentum in Homes and Airtel Business. India’s mobile revenue saw a 9.2% YoY increase, attributed to improved ARPU and growth in smartphone data customers.
The Homes segment delivered a strong 33.2% YoY revenue growth, and Airtel Business recorded a 12.0% YoY revenue growth. In Africa, the company’s business delivered solid revenue growth of 21.1% YoY in constant currency, with an 189 million customer base.
Strategic Developments
During the quarter, Bharti Airtel completed an EPS-accretive share swap transaction, increasing its stake in Airtel Africa PLC to over 79%. This strategic move reinforces the company’s conviction in Africa’s long-term growth potential. The company also highlighted its strong operational execution, with smartphone data customers increasing by 21.1 million YoY and mobile data consumption rising 36.0% YoY.
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