Bharti Airtel Q1 FY27 Revenue up 18% to ₹58,539 Crore, EBITDA rises 19%
Bharti Airtel reported Q1 FY27 consolidated revenue of ₹58,539 crore, up 18% YoY. EBITDA grew 19% to ₹33,598.6 crore. Net income increased 37% to ₹8,167.4 crore. Capex rose 61% to ₹13,386 crore, while net debt reduced by 18% to ₹15,723.96 crore.
The announcement pertains to the core financial results of Bharti Airtel, a major telecommunications company, impacting investors and the broader market.
The company reported strong year-on-year growth in revenue and EBITDA, along with a significant increase in net income. Reduction in net debt also contributes to positive sentiment.
Bharti Airtel Limited has announced its financial results for the first quarter (Q1) ended June 30, 2026. The company reported a consolidated total revenue of ₹58,539 crore, an increase of 18% compared to ₹49,462.6 crore in the same quarter last year.
Consolidated EBITDA for the quarter stood at ₹33,598.6 crore, marking a 19% year-on-year growth from ₹28,166.8 crore in Q1 FY25. The EBITDA margin was reported at 57.4%, a slight improvement from 56.9% in the prior year period.
EBIT for the quarter was ₹19,281.6 crore, up 23% from ₹15,620.9 crore in Q1 FY25. Profit before tax surged by 34% to ₹14,126.2 crore from ₹10,504.4 crore. Net income, after exceptional items, increased by 37% to ₹8,167.4 crore from ₹5,947.9 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year.
Capital expenditure (Capex) for the quarter was ₹13,386 crore, a significant increase of 61% from ₹8,307 crore in Q1 FY25. Operating Free Cash Flow (EBITDA - Capex) was ₹20,212.6 crore, a marginal increase of 2% from ₹19,859.8 crore. Net debt saw a reduction of 18% to ₹15,723.96 crore from ₹19,157.94 crore in the previous year.
Regionally, India SA revenues grew by 9.7% to ₹41,214 crore, with EBITDA at ₹24,781 crore. Africa revenues increased by 46.7% to ₹17,565.7 crore, with EBITDA at ₹8,817.7 crore.
Bharti Airtel operates in 17 countries, providing telecommunication services under wireless and fixed line technology, national and international long distance connectivity, and Digital TV. The company also offers integrated telecom solutions to enterprise customers and provides financial inclusion services through 'Airtel Money'.
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