Bharti Airtel reported a strong finish to FY26, with consolidated quarterly revenues reaching Rs 55,383 crore, representing a 15.7% YoY growth. The company also announced a final dividend of Rs 24 per fully paid-up equity share. Performance was driven by sustained growth in India and robust operations in Africa, alongside strategic investments in digital infrastructure and the launch of new initiatives like the AI & Cyber Threat Research Center.
Consolidated Financial Performance
For the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026, Bharti Airtel posted consolidated quarterly revenues of Rs 55,383 crore, reflecting a solid 15.7% YoY increase. Consolidated EBITDA for the quarter stood at Rs 32,038 crore, with a margin of 57.8%, up by 0.6% YoY. The consolidated net income before exceptional items for the quarter was Rs 7,245 crore, compared to Rs 5,223 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.
Strategic Business Highlights
The India business remains a primary growth engine, contributing significantly with quarterly revenues of Rs 39,566 crore, up 7.7% YoY. Key segment drivers included:
- India Mobile Revenue: Up 8.3% YoY, supported by industry-leading ARPU of Rs 257.
- Homes Business: Recorded 37.3% YoY revenue growth with 1.1 million net customer additions.
- Airtel Business: Achieved a 2.6% sequential revenue increase, driven by digital service portfolios.
Dividend Recommendation
The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of Rs 24 per fully paid-up equity share of face value Rs 5, and Rs 6 per partly paid-up equity share of face value Rs 5 (paid-up Rs 1.25 per share). The payout is subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Future-Ready Investments
Airtel continues to focus on long-term value creation. During the quarter, the company announced a major US$ 1 Billion investment from Alpha Wave Global, Carlyle, and Anchorage Capital into its subsidiary, Nxtra Data Limited. Additionally, the company is moving forward with an ambitious Rs 20,000 crore capitalization plan for its Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), Airtel Money Limited, to accelerate digital financial services across India.
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