Bharti Airtel Limited delivered quarterly results that exceeded analyst expectations across key metrics. The company reported consolidated revenue of Rs 40,011.00 crores for Q2 and Rs 1,01,608.00 crores for the six months ended September 30. Consolidated net profit reached Rs 3,593.00 crores for Q2 and Rs 7,421.00 crores for the six-month period. The company's consolidated profit before tax stood at Rs 12,381.00 crores for Q2.

The company's strong performance was driven by growth across its business segments:

Mobile Services India

• Revenue increased to Rs 28,118.00 crores in Q2
• EBITDA margin expanded to 60.3% from 57.1% in the previous year
• Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) rose to Rs 256.00 from Rs 233.00 in the previous year
• 4G/5G data customers grew by 22.2 million year-over-year to 285.8 million

Homes Services

• Revenue surged 30.2% year-over-year to Rs 1,865.00 crores
• Added 951,000 new customers, reaching a total base of 11.9 million

Airtel Business

• Revenue increased to Rs 5,276.00 crores for the quarter

Africa Operations

• Mobile Services Africa contributed Rs 13,680.00 crores in Q2
• EBITDA margin improved to 48.8% from 46.5% in the previous year

Gopal Vittal, Vice-Chairman and MD, commented on the results: "We delivered another quarter of solid performance, achieving a consolidated revenue of ₹52,145 crore growing 5.4% sequentially and underscoring the strength of our portfolio. Our India revenue, including Passive Infrastructure Services, increased by 2.9%. Africa delivered another quarter of standout performance with constant currency revenue growth of 7.1%."

The company continued to invest in its network, adding 2,479 towers and 20,841 mobile broadband base stations during the quarter. Bharti Airtel's consolidated net debt to EBITDA ratio (annualized) improved to 1.63 times compared to 2.50 times in the previous year.

Notably, Bharti Airtel's consolidated net debt excluding lease obligations decreased to Rs 1.27 trillion in Q2, down from Rs 1.45 trillion in the same period last year. This represents a year-over-year reduction of Rs 180.00 billion in the company's debt position.

Bharti Airtel also announced a partnership with Perplexity to offer a complimentary 12-month subscription to Perplexity Pro for all its mobile, homes, and digital TV customers, enhancing its value proposition in the competitive telecom market.

The Board approved these audited results in their meeting. Basic earnings per share stood at Rs 10.25 for Q2 and Rs 21.83 for the six-month period.

Bharti Airtel , one of India's leading telecommunications companies, is set to reveal its financial performance for the second quarter and first half of the fiscal year 2026. The company has scheduled the announcement of its Q2 FY2026 results for Monday, November 3, 2025.

Key Details of the Announcement

The Board of Directors will convene to review and approve the audited standalone and consolidated financial results during the meeting. Following the announcement, Bharti Airtel has arranged an earnings call via Zoom on November 4, 2025, providing an opportunity for analysts and investors to gain deeper insights into the company's performance.

Previous Quarter Performance

To provide context, here's a glimpse of Bharti Airtel's performance in the previous quarter:

Stock Performance

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Investors and analysts will be keenly watching Bharti Airtel's Q2 FY2026 results to assess the company's financial health and performance trends. The telecommunications sector continues to be a critical area of focus in India's rapidly evolving digital landscape.

As the announcement date approaches, market participants will be eager to see how Bharti Airtel has fared in the face of industry competition and regulatory changes. The upcoming results will provide valuable insights into the company's operational efficiency, revenue growth, and profitability.