Mumbai, Aug 5
Bharti Airtel Limited on Tuesday reported a strong set of numbers for the first quarter of the current financial year (Q1 FY26), with its net profit surging 57.32 per cent to Rs 7,421.80 crore.
The telecom major had posted a profit of Rs 4,717.50 crore in the same quarter previous year, according to its stock exchange filing.
Airtel’s average revenue per user (ARPU) stood at Rs 250 for the quarter, higher than Rs 211 in Q1 FY25, the company stated in its regulatory filing.
The India business delivered an EBITDA of Rs 22,352 crore, with margins improving to 59.5 per cent, up 598 basis points year-on-year.
Bharti Airtel’s net debt to EBITDA ratio (annualised) improved to 1.70 times, from 1.86 times as of March 31
The Homes business added a record 939,000 new connections, leading to a 7.6 per cent sequential revenue growth.
Airtel’s customer base reached 605 million across 15 countries by the end of the quarter.
Vittal said the performance reflects Airtel’s sustained investments, focus on customer experience, and disciplined capital allocation, adding that the company’s balance sheet remains strong with solid cash flow generation.