Bharti Airtel reported a robust financial performance for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026. Total revenues increased by 18% YoY to ₹5,944.57 Bn, while EBITDA grew by 19.3% YoY to ₹3,360.0 Bn. Net profit (before exceptional items) saw a significant rise of 35% YoY to ₹805.72 Bn.
Bharti Airtel Reports Strong Q1 FY27 Performance
Bharti Airtel announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, showcasing significant year-on-year growth across key financial metrics. The company demonstrated strong operational momentum, driven by increased customer base and data consumption.
Financial Highlights
Total Revenues for the quarter reached ₹5,944.57 Bn, marking an 18% increase compared to the corresponding quarter last year. This growth was driven by strong performance across all business segments.
EBITDA reported was ₹3,360.0 Bn, a 19.3% increase year-on-year. The EBITDA margin stood healthy at 57.4% for the quarter, reflecting improved operational efficiency.
Net income (before exceptional items) for the quarter was reported at ₹805.72 Bn, showing a substantial 35% YoY growth. The company also reported Net income (after exceptional items) of ₹816.74 Bn.
Operational Performance
The overall customer base across 15 countries grew by 12.5% YoY to approximately 681 million. Mobile data traffic increased by 37.4% YoY to 32,237 PB, indicating a growing demand for data services. Total minutes on the network increased by 3.4%.
Segment Performance
The India segment contributed significantly, with revenues of ₹4,121.40 Bn, up 9.7% YoY. The Africa segment also showed positive growth, with revenues at $1.836 billion in constant currency, an increase of 21.1% YoY.
Key segments like Mobile Services India, Homes Services, and Airtel Business all reported revenue growth, underscoring the company’s diversified revenue streams and market penetration.
Capital Expenditure and Net Debt
Capital expenditure for the quarter was ₹133,860 Mn. The consolidated net debt, excluding lease obligations, stood at ₹818,521 Mn as of June 30, 2026, a notable reduction from the previous year.
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