Bharti Airtel announced strong financial results for the third quarter of FY26, reporting a 19.6% year-over-year increase in revenue, reaching ₹53,982 crore. This growth was driven by solid performance in India and Africa, with India’s revenue growing by 13.2% YoY. Airtel’s focus on premiumization and execution sharpness led to a consolidated EBITDA of ₹31,144 crore and an EBITDA margin of 57.7%.
Financial Performance Highlights
For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, Bharti Airtel reported the following key consolidated financial results:
- Revenue: Reached ₹53,982 crore, a 19.6% YoY increase.
- EBITDA: Stood at ₹31,144 crore, up 25.2% YoY with a margin of 57.7%.
- EBIT: Reached ₹17,654 crore, reflecting a 34.5% YoY increase and a margin of 32.7%.
- Net Income: Stood at ₹6,920 crore before exceptional items.
In India, the company reported quarterly revenues of ₹39,226 crore, a 13.2% YoY growth, fueled by premiumization in the mobile segment and strong momentum in the Homes segment.
Operational Metrics
Key operational metrics reported by Bharti Airtel include:
- Overall customer base of approximately 645 million across 15 countries.
- India customer base of approximately 466 million.
- Mobile ARPU in India increased to ₹259 compared to ₹245 in Q3 FY25.
- Homes business added a record 1,159,000 new customers.
- Smartphone data customers in India increased by 20.8 million YoY.
Strategic Developments
- Entered a strategic partnership with Google to establish India’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub in Visakhapatnam.
- Secured a multi-year contract with the Indian Railway Security Operations Centre (IRSOC) to enhance cybersecurity.
Africa Performance
In Africa, the customer base reached approximately 179 million. Revenue in constant currency increased by 24.7% YoY, and the EBITDA margin stood at 49.3%, reflecting continued strong performance.
Source: BSE
