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Bharti Airtel Q1 net profit rises 37% to ₹8,167 crore

Bharti Airtel reported a 37% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹8,167 crore for the quarter ended June 2026 (Q1FY27), up from ₹5,947 crore in the same period last year.

Bharti Airtel reported a 37% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹8,167 crore for the quarter ended June 2026 (Q1FY27), up from ₹5,947 crore in the same period last year. The telecom company also posted an 18.3% rise in revenue to ₹58,539 crore, compared with ₹49,462 crore a year ago, according to livemint.com.

The company announced its Q1FY27 earnings on August 4, 2026, after market hours. The strong financial performance reflects Bharti Airtel's continued growth in its core telecom business amid competitive market conditions. The revenue growth was driven by increased subscriber additions and higher average revenue per user (ARPU), as detailed in the earnings report published by livemint.com.

Bharti Airtel's results underscore the resilience of India's telecom sector, which has seen consolidation and rising data consumption. The 37% profit jump is notable compared to other telecom players in the region, positioning Airtel as a leading performer in the industry. The revenue increase also highlights the company's ability to capitalize on expanding digital services and 5G adoption across India.

The next key financial update from Bharti Airtel will be its Q2FY27 earnings report, expected in November 2026, which will provide further insight into the company's growth trajectory and market positioning, as noted by livemint.com.

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