Bharti Airtel announced robust results for Q3 FY2026, with a 19.6% YoY increase in consolidated revenue to ₹53,982 crore. Growth was driven by strong performance in India, particularly in the mobile and homes segments. The company reported a consolidated EBITDA of ₹31,144 crore, with a margin of 57.7%. Airtel continues to focus on premiumization and expanding its digital infrastructure.
Financial Performance Highlights
Bharti Airtel reported a strong financial performance for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 (Q3 FY2026), demonstrating significant growth across key business segments:
- Consolidated revenue reached ₹53,982 crore, up 19.6% year-over-year.
- Consolidated EBITDA stood at ₹31,144 crore, reflecting a margin of 57.7%.
- EBIT reached ₹17,654 crore, with a margin of 32.7%.
- Net income (before exceptional items) was reported at ₹6,920 crore.
India Business Growth
The India business segment continued to be a significant growth driver for Bharti Airtel:
- India revenue increased by 13.2% YoY, reaching ₹39,226 crore.
- Mobile revenue in India grew by 9.1% YoY, driven by ARPU improvement and customer growth.
- The homes business delivered impressive revenue growth of 32.6% YoY.
- Airtel Business reported steady growth of 1.5% sequentially.
Operational Metrics
Bharti Airtel reported strong operational performance:
- Mobile ARPU increased to ₹259 in Q3 FY2026 compared to ₹245 in Q3 FY2025.
- Mobile data consumption increased by 29.2% YoY to 29.8 GB per customer per month.
- The company added 1.2 million homes customers during the quarter.
Strategic Developments
Bharti Airtel continues to invest in strategic partnerships and infrastructure development:
- Partnership with Google to establish an Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub in Visakhapatnam.
- Multi-year contract from Indian Railway Security Operations Centre (IRSOC) to enhance cybersecurity.
- Strategic partnership with IBM to augment Airtel Cloud offerings.
Source: BSE
