Bharti Airtel's Q2 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results
- 04 Nov 2025
Result Summary
- Bharti Airtel Ltd reported a 5.8% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Sep (Q2 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 26.7%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 2.7% QoQ and 12.7% YoY.
- The net profit increased 16.6% QoQ and increased 108.3% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Bharti Airtel Ltd stood at 11.3 during Q2 FY 2025-26.
Financial Statments for Q2 FY 2025-26
Total Income | 52873.10 | 49971.40 | 41728.00 | 5.8% | 26.7% |
Total Expenses | 40631.80 | 39549.80 | 36050.80 | 2.7% | 12.7% |
Profit Before Tax | 12241.30 | 10421.60 | 4823.50 | 17.5% | 153.8% |
Tax | 3671.50 | 3082.60 | 1744.00 | 19.1% | 110.5% |
Profit After Tax | 8650.80 | 7421.80 | 4153.40 | 16.6% | 108.3% |
Earnings Per Share | 11.30 | 9.90 | 6.20 | 14.1% | 82.3% |
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Company Overview
Bharti Airtel Ltd is a leading telecommunications company in India, known for offering a wide range of services, including mobile voice and data, broadband, direct-to-home TV, and enterprise services. The company operates primarily in the telecommunications industry and has established a strong presence in both the Indian and international markets. Bharti Airtel has been at the forefront of technological advancements, continuously expanding its network infrastructure and enhancing customer experience. While specific recent developments are not available in the provided data, Bharti Airtel is recognized for its strategic initiatives to enhance 4G and 5G network capabilities and its efforts to increase customer base and market share.
Revenue
In Q2FY26, Bharti Airtel Ltd reported a total income of ₹52,873.10 crores, reflecting a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase of 5.8% from ₹49,971.40 crores in Q1FY26 and a year-over-year (YoY) growth of 26.7% from ₹41,728.00 crores in Q2FY25. The company's revenue growth is indicative of its capacity to expand its customer base and optimize its service offerings. This increase in total income can be attributed to both a rise in subscriber numbers and potentially improved average revenue per user (ARPU). The YoY growth suggests a robust expansion in the company's revenue streams, possibly driven by increased market penetration and enhanced service offerings.
Profitability
Bharti Airtel's profitability metrics for Q2FY26 demonstrate significant growth. The profit before tax (PBT) was ₹12,241.30 crores, marking a QoQ increase of 17.5% from ₹10,421.60 crores in Q1FY26 and an impressive YoY jump of 153.8% from ₹4,823.50 crores in Q2FY25. After accounting for taxes, the profit after tax (PAT) stood at ₹8,650.80 crores, which represents a 16.6% increase QoQ from ₹7,421.80 crores and a 108.3% rise YoY from ₹4,153.40 crores. This substantial improvement in profitability highlights the company's ability to manage costs effectively while increasing its revenue base. The earnings per share (EPS) also saw a significant rise to ₹11.30, up 14.1% QoQ from ₹9.90 and 82.3% YoY from ₹6.20, indicating increased returns for shareholders.
Operating Metrics
The total expenses incurred by Bharti Airtel in Q2FY26 were ₹40,631.80 crores, which signifies a modest QoQ increase of 2.7% from ₹39,549.80 crores in Q1FY26 and a YoY rise of 12.7% from ₹36,050.80 crores in Q2FY25. The slower growth rate of expenses relative to revenue has contributed to the increased profitability margins. The tax expense for the quarter was ₹3,671.50 crores, representing a QoQ increase of 19.1% from ₹3,082.60 crores and a YoY surge of 110.5% from ₹1,744.00 crores. Despite the rise in tax expenses, the company has managed to sustain strong growth in net profits, underscoring its efficient tax management strategies and overall financial health.