BHARTI AIRTEL Q2: PROFIT JUMPS 31%, ARPU AT ₹271

BHARTIARTL reported a robust financial performance in Q2FY27, posting a 30.87% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to ₹8,888 crore. Operating revenue climbed 16.7% to ₹60,877.5 crore, while average revenue per user (ARPU) increased 6% to ₹271, driven by steady expansion in its 4G and 5G customer base. KEY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Net Profit: Advanced 30.87% to ₹8,888 crore against ₹6,791.7 crore in Q2FY26. Revenue: Registered 16.7% growth to ₹60,877.5 crore from ₹52,145.4 crore. India Revenue: Increased 9.4% to ₹42,308 crore. ARPU: Rose to ₹271 from ₹256 in the corresponding quarter last year, indicating improved revenue generation per subscriber. Subscriber Growth: Added 18.8 million users to its combined 4G and 5G customer base. Expenses: Total expenditure stood at ₹25,931.6 crore, with elevated network-related costs and a 13% increase in licence fees contributing to higher expenses. STOCK PERFORMANCE Bharti Airtel shares closed slightly lower on Thursday. However, the stock gained 4.46% over the past week and 15.68% over the last month, delivering an impressive appreciation of nearly 121% over the three-year period. Investment in securities markets is subject to market risks. Read all related documents carefully before investing. #BhartiAirtel #Q2Results #Q2FY27 #TelecomSector #ARPU #ProfitGrowth #RevenueGrowth #StockMarket #Nifty50