Bharti Airtel reported robust consolidated financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, with quarterly revenues of Rs 55,383 crore, marking a 15.7% YoY growth. The company achieved a consolidated EBITDA of Rs 32,038 crore and a significant increase in net income to Rs 7,245 crore. Performance was driven by sustained growth in India, strong momentum in the Homes segment, and portfolio premiumization, alongside successful expansion of its global customer base.
Consolidated Financial Performance
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, Bharti Airtel delivered a strong performance with total consolidated revenues reaching Rs 55,383 crore, a 15.7% increase compared to the previous year. Profitability also saw a significant boost, with EBITDA rising to Rs 32,038 crore at a margin of 57.8%. The consolidated net income, before exceptional items, reached Rs 7,245 crore, compared to Rs 5,223 crore in the same quarter last year.
Segmental Highlights
The India business remained a key growth driver, reporting quarterly revenues of Rs 39,566 crore, up 7.7% YoY. The mobile segment saw an 8.3% revenue increase, supported by industry-leading ARPU of Rs 257. The Homes business continued its robust trajectory with a 37.3% YoY revenue growth, fueled by 1.1 million net customer additions. Meanwhile, the Africa business delivered strong results, with constant currency revenue growing by 22.3% YoY.
Strategic Milestones and Investments
During the quarter, the company hit a major milestone, crossing 650 million customers globally, cementing its position as the second-largest telco in the world. Significant investments continue to be directed toward digital infrastructure, with Rs 16,066 crore in capex for the quarter, focusing on 5G densification and fiber deployment. Furthermore, the company announced a US$ 1 Billion investment from Alpha Wave Global, Carlyle, and Anchorage Capital in its subsidiary Nxtra Data Limited to accelerate data center expansion.
Future Initiatives
Looking ahead, Bharti Airtel is prioritizing a ‘digital-first’ approach, including plans to capitalize on its Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) subsidiary, Airtel Money Limited, with a planned capital infusion of Rs 20,000 crore over the coming years. The company is also actively collaborating with Google on RCS messaging and Zscaler on AI-driven cyber threat research, while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability through efforts to reduce reliance on diesel in collaboration with Indus Towers.
Source: BSE
