BHARTIARTL

Bharti Airtel Limited · NSE · INE397D01024 · F&O · lot 475 · 272 sessions on record

₹1,741.10▼ −15.90 · −0.9%from ₹1,757.00 the session before · 1 Oct 2026 close · NSE end of day

Open: ₹1,745.00
High: ₹1,765.80
Low: ₹1,726.30
Day's range: ₹402.2% of the previous close
VWAP: ₹1,747.94close −0.39% from it
Volume, shares: 56 L1.01× the 20-session average
Turnover, ₹ crore: 980
Trades: 1.6 L36 shares per trade
Previous close: ₹1,757.00−15.90 to the close
Price band, next session: ₹1,567.00 – ₹1,915.2010% either side of the close · dynamic, widened in 5% steps when hit

Day range37% of the way up

₹1,726.30₹1,765.80

52-week range3% of the way up

₹1,726.30 1 Oct₹2,174.50 21 Nov

−20% from the high · +0.86% from the low

The desk read · 1 Octexpiry 27 Oct · 26 days

long unwinding

futures read

price −0.9% · OI −0.7%

+8.60

futures premium, ₹

+0.5% to spot ₹1,741.10

0.75

puts per call, by OI

by volume 0.58

1,800

max pain

+3.4% from the close

▼ −0.7%

futures OI on the day

−870 lots · 1.2 L open

Long unwinding into a 26-day expiry: futures OI −0.7% on a −0.9% day, the most call OI sits at 1,800, the most put OI at 1,820, max pain 1,800.

Futures and options

1 Oct close · lot 475 · NSE end of day

BHARTIARTL futures closed at ₹1,749.70, +0.5% to spot, with 91% of open interest in the 27 Oct contract, and the 1,740 straddle prices a move of about ±3.5% by expiry.

Futures by expiryall 3 contracts NSE lists on the stock · basis against the spot close ₹1,741.10

Futures by expiry, basis against the spot close ₹1,741.10
Expiry	Close ₹	Basis ₹ · %	Annualised %	OI lots · on the day	Share of OI %	Contracts traded
27 Oct26 days	₹1,749.70	+8.60+0.5%	+6.9%	1.1 L▼ −1.2% · −1,300 lots	91	7,600
23 Nov53 days	₹1,758.50	+17.40+1.0%	+6.9%	10,000▲ +4.0% · +400 lots	8.4	680
29 Dec89 days	₹1,770.40	+29.30+1.7%	+6.9%	490▲ +20.2% · +83 lots	0.40	110

8.8% of futures OI sits beyond the 27 Oct contract · 46 of 64 listed contracts traded · 64,000 option contracts changed hands

Options27 Oct expiry · 26 days

The 1,740 straddle closed at ₹61.70 (call 35.95 + put 25.75), pricing a move of about ±3.5% by the 27 Oct expiry. In the last 253 windows of 19 sessions, BHARTIARTL moved more than that 108 times.

Call OI, lots: 32,0001.5 cr shares
Put OI, lots: 24,0001.1 cr shares
Puts per call, by OI: 0.75by volume 0.58
Max pain: 1,800+3.4% from the close
Contracts traded: 46 of 64listed for this expiry

Open interest by strike, lotstop three strikes each side

Calls

Strike

Puts

4,100

1,900

3,600

1,820

5,000

5,400

1,800

3,000

1,780

2,700

Open interest added on the day, lotsthree largest additions each side

Calls

Strike

Puts

+1,200

1,860

+1,100

1,760

+630

1,740

+230

1,720

+410

1,640

+460

Close ₹ · Nifty 50 rebased to the first close · futures open interest by the day's build-up126 sessions to 1 Oct · axis fixed at 4 × ATR-14 around the last close · hover or tap a session and the read beside the chart follows it

272 sessions on file · from 28 Aug

BHARTIARTL close
Nifty 50, rebased
long build-up · price up, OI up
short build-up · price down, OI up
short covering · price up, OI down
long unwinding · price down, OI down

Session read · latest close: 1 Oct 2026
Close ₹ · day %: ₹1,741.10▼ −0.9% on the previous close
Against Nifty 50: Nifty −0.9%0.0 pp difference on the day
Futures OI, lots: 1.2 L−870 lots · −0.7% on the day
The day's build-up: long unwindingprice −0.9% · OI −0.7%
Against the averages: below 20 · below 5020-session ₹1,819.45 (−4.3%) · 50-session ₹1,885.50 (−7.7%)
Volume: 1.01×the previous 20 sessions · 56 L shares
Extremes on the day: lowest close in 250 sessions

The market after the news

close against the last close before each bulletin · Nifty 50 over the same sessions

After the last 8 bulletins, BHARTIARTL closed higher five sessions later in 4 of 6.

Close after each bulletin on the day, one session later and five sessions later, with Nifty 50 and futures open interest
Bulletin	Day of the news	1 session later	5 sessions later	Futures OI on the day
29 SeptAirtel narrows market share gap with Jio ahead of IPO	0.0%Nifty −0.3% · +0.3 pp	▼ −0.8%Nifty −0.7% · −0.1 pp	—not reached	▲ +2.0%short build-up
28 SeptGoogle India AI hub receives clearance for 2.51GW power capacity	▼ −0.8%Nifty −1.6% · +0.8 pp	▼ −0.8%Nifty −1.8% · +1.0 pp	—not reached	▲ +2.0%short build-up
25 JulBharti Airtel to announce Q1 results on August 4	▲ +0.4%Nifty +1.0% · −0.6 pp	▲ +0.2%Nifty +0.9% · −0.7 pp	▲ +3.8%Nifty +4.2% · −0.4 pp	▼ −0.3%short covering
21 JulCorporate actions this week: dividends and stock splits	▲ +0.4%Nifty −0.2% · +0.6 pp	▲ +0.5%Nifty −1.0% · +1.5 pp	▼ −2.0%Nifty −1.0% · −0.9 pp	▼ −0.7%short covering
20 JulDividends and corporate actions this week for key firms	▲ +0.4%Nifty −0.2% · +0.6 pp	▲ +0.5%Nifty −1.0% · +1.5 pp	▼ −2.0%Nifty −1.0% · −0.9 pp	▼ −0.7%short covering
15 JulBharti Airtel faces challenges in 5G monetization	▼ −0.9%Nifty +0.1% · −1.1 pp	▼ −0.8%Nifty +0.1% · −0.8 pp	▲ +0.7%Nifty −0.2% · +0.9 pp	▲ +0.8%short build-up
13 JulMarket valuation of top firms rises by ₹92,995 cr	▼ −1.0%Nifty 0.0% · −1.0 pp	▲ +0.8%Nifty −0.6% · +1.5 pp	▲ +1.0%Nifty +0.1% · +0.9 pp	▲ +3.1%short build-up
13 JulAirtel's growth strategy focuses on finance and cloud services	▼ −1.0%Nifty 0.0% · −1.0 pp	▲ +0.8%Nifty −0.6% · +1.5 pp	▲ +1.0%Nifty +0.1% · +0.9 pp	▲ +3.1%short build-up

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Quarterly results

consolidated · latest filed 4 Aug, 08:21 pm IST · NSE filings

Revenue ₹58,539 cr, +18% on a year earlier; profit ₹10,012 cr, +35% in the Jun 2026 quarter, consolidated.

Last 8 quarters, consolidated₹ crore as filed · year on year against the same quarter a year earlier · market: close on the first session after the filing against the last close before it, Nifty 50 over the same session

Quarterly results of BHARTIARTL on the consolidated basis with the market's move on the first session after each filing
Quarter	Revenue ₹ cr	Revenue YoY	Profit ₹ cr	Profit YoY	EPS ₹	Market on the day
Jun 2026filed 4 Aug · audited	₹58,539 cr	▲ +18%	₹10,012 cr	▲ +35%	13.37	▲ +0.4%Nifty 0.0% · +0.4 pp
Mar 2026filed 13 May · audited	₹55,383 cr	▲ +16%	₹9,247 cr	▼ −26%	12.15	▲ +5.3%Nifty +1.2% · +4.1 pp
Dec 2025filed 5 Feb · audited	₹53,982 cr	▲ +20%	₹8,503 cr	▼ −47%	11.02	▲ +2.3%Nifty +0.2% · +2.1 pp
Sept 2025filed 3 Nov · audited	₹52,145 cr	▲ +26%	₹8,651 cr	▲ +110%	11.24	▲ +1.9%Nifty −0.6% · +2.5 pp
Jun 2025filed 5 Aug · audited	₹49,463 cr	▲ +28%	₹7,422 cr	▲ +57%	9.90	▼ −0.1%Nifty −0.3% · +0.2 pp
Mar 2025filed 13 May · audited	₹47,876 cr	▲ +27%	₹12,476 cr	▲ +500%	18.38	▲ +0.8%Nifty +0.4% · +0.4 pp
Dec 2024filed 6 Feb · audited	₹45,129 cr	▲ +19%	₹16,135 cr	▲ +460%	24.65	▲ +3.5%Nifty −0.2% · +3.7 pp
Sept 2024filed 28 Oct · audited	₹41,473 cr	▲ +12%	₹4,153 cr	▲ +98%	6.00	▼ −1.6%Nifty +0.5% · −2.1 pp

By financial yearApril to March · each year the sum of its four quarters as filed, consolidated · EPS summed across the quarters · only complete years

Financial-year results of BHARTIARTL on the consolidated basis, summed from the quarters filed
Year	Revenue ₹ cr	Revenue YoY	Profit ₹ cr	Profit YoY	EPS ₹
FY26to Mar 2026	₹2,10,973 cr	▲ +22%	₹33,823 cr	▼ −9.8%	44.31
FY25to Mar 2025	₹1,72,985 cr	▲ +15%	₹37,481 cr	▲ +340%	56.01
FY24to Mar 2024	₹1,49,982 cr	—	₹8,558 cr	—	12.78

Fundamentals

consolidated · filings to Jun 2026 · close ₹1,741.10 on 1 Oct

BHARTIARTL trades at 36 times trailing earnings against 18 for its industry, 5.5 times book value, revenue +20% over twelve months, a 2.8% dividend yield, market cap ₹11,00,000 cr.

Valuationarithmetic on filings and the close · each cell names what it rests on · — where an input is missing

Market cap: ₹11,00,000 cron 1 Oct · free float ₹5,40,000 cr
Price to earnings: 36consolidated · four quarters to Jun 2026 · industry 18
Trailing EPS: ₹47.78diluted · consolidated · four quarters to Jun 2026
Price to book: 5.5consolidated · balance sheet to Mar 2026
Book value a share: ₹314.02consolidated · balance sheet to Mar 2026 · over NSE's share count
Debt to equity: 0.62borrowings over equity · consolidated · balance sheet to Mar 2026
Return on equity: 21%trailing profit over average equity · consolidated
Dividend yield: 2.8%₹48.00 a share in 365 days
Face value: ₹5a share
Shares outstanding: 624 cron 1 Oct

Growthsums of the four quarters filed to Jun 2026 · growth against the four quarters before them · consolidated

Revenue, trailing 12 months: ₹2,20,049 crfour quarters to Jun 2026
Revenue growth, 12 months: ▲ +20%against the twelve months before
Revenue 3-year CAGR: ▲ +15%trailing twelve months against the twelve months 3 years earlier · consolidated
Profit, trailing 12 months: ₹36,413 crfour quarters to Jun 2026
Profit growth, 12 months: ▼ −9.4%against the twelve months before
Profit 3-year CAGR: ▲ +48%trailing twelve months against the twelve months 3 years earlier · consolidated

PeersBSE sub-group Telecom - Cellular & Fixed line services · F&O stocks with filings on record · industry P/E 18, market caps over trailing profit of 2 stocks

Stocks in the BSE sub-group Telecom - Cellular & Fixed line services with market cap, price to earnings and price to book
Stock	Market cap ₹	P/E	P/B	Close ₹
BHARTIARTLBharti Airtel Limited	11,00,000 cron 1 Oct	36consolidated	5.5	₹1,741.10
IDEAVodafone Idea Limited	1,40,000 cron 1 Oct	3.7consolidated	—	₹12.65
BHARTIHEXABharti Hexacom Limited	69,000 cron 1 Oct	—	9.6	₹1,379.20
TATACOMMTata Communications Limited	48,000 cron 1 Oct	—	13	₹1,683.00
TTMLTata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited	6,800 cron 1 Oct	—	—	₹34.80
MTNLMahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited	1,600 cron 1 Oct	—	—	₹24.65
RCOMReliance Communications Limited	—	—	—	—

Shareholding

quarter to 30 Jun · none pledged · NSE filings

Promoters hold 50.1%, foreign portfolio investors 26.5%, mutual funds 11.8% and insurance companies 6.4%, as filed for the quarter to 30 Jun.

50.1%26.5%11.8%

By category, last 5 quarterspercent of shares · beneath each figure, the change in percentage points against the previous quarter on file

Shareholding of BHARTIARTL by category over the last 5 quarters with the change against the previous quarter
Category	30 Jun	23 Jun	31 Mar	31 Dec	30 Sept
Promoters	50.070.00 pp	50.07▲ +1.20 pp	48.870.00 pp	48.87▼ −1.40 pp	50.27
Foreign portfolio investors	26.48▼ −0.03 pp	26.51▼ −1.28 pp	27.79▼ −0.96 pp	28.75▲ +1.33 pp	27.42
Mutual funds	11.85▼ −0.04 pp	11.89▼ −0.14 pp	12.03▲ +0.67 pp	11.36▲ +0.04 pp	11.32
Insurance companies	6.36▲ +0.03 pp	6.33▲ +0.14 pp	6.19▲ +0.15 pp	6.04▼ −0.06 pp	6.10
Banks and financial institutions	2.55▲ +0.01 pp	2.54▲ +0.11 pp	2.43▲ +0.17 pp	2.26▲ +0.16 pp	2.10
Individual investors	1.930.00 pp	1.930.00 pp	1.93▲ +0.03 pp	1.90▼ −0.05 pp	1.95
Bodies corporate	0.61▲ +0.02 pp	0.59▼ −0.01 pp	0.60▼ −0.04 pp	0.64▼ −0.03 pp	0.67
Other foreign holders	0.020.00 pp	0.02▼ −0.01 pp	0.03▼ −0.01 pp	0.040.00 pp	0.04
Others	0.13▲ +0.01 pp	0.12▼ −0.01 pp	0.13▼ −0.01 pp	0.14▲ +0.01 pp	0.13

Corporate actions

NSE and BSE records

Nothing upcoming on record; the last was a dividend of ₹24.00 a share, ex-date 24 Jul 2026.

Actionsex-dates · upcoming first, then the last eight · dividends in rupees a share, bonus and split as ratios

Corporate actions of BHARTIARTL, upcoming first, then the most recent
Ex-date	Action	Amount or ratio	Record date	Source
recent
24 Jul 2026	dividend	₹24.00	24 Jul 2026	BSE
18 Jul 2025	dividend	₹16.00	18 Jul 2025	BSE
7 Aug 2024	dividend	₹8.00	7 Aug 2024	BSE

Calendaras notified to the exchange

Next results: —no board meeting notified yet
Dividends in 365 days: ₹48.00a share · ex-dates inside the year
Last dividend: ₹24.00ex-date 24 Jul 2026

Price history

272 sessions on record · to 1 Oct · NSE end of day

BHARTIARTL is −6.5% over 20 sessions against Nifty's −6.2%, 20% below its 52-week high, realised volatility 21% annualised.

Returns against Nifty 50longest window first · Nifty 50 over the same sessions

Returns of the stock and Nifty 50 over six windows, longest first
Window	From ₹	BHARTIARTL %	Nifty 50 %	Difference pp
250 sessionssince 26 Sept	₹1,916.67	▼ −9.2%	▼ −9.1%	−0.10
120 sessionssince 9 Apr	₹1,859.35	▼ −6.4%	▼ −5.7%	−0.67
60 sessionssince 8 Jul	₹1,888.19	▼ −7.8%	▼ −6.1%	−1.7
20 sessionssince 2 Sept	₹1,862.74	▼ −6.5%	▼ −6.2%	−0.29
5 sessionssince 24 Sept	₹1,795.87	▼ −3.0%	▼ −2.8%	−0.27
1 sessionsince 30 Sept	₹1,756.91	▼ −0.90%	▼ −0.88%	−0.02

Averages of the closeclose against each average

5-session average: ₹1,765.22close −1.4% from it
20-session average: ₹1,819.45close −4.3% from it
50-session average: ₹1,885.50close −7.7% from it
200-session average: ₹1,910.82close −8.9% from it

Range and volumetrue range over 14 sessions · high to low over 20 · volume against the 20-session average

Average true range, 14: ₹301.7% of the close
Average day's range, 20: ₹251.4% of the close
Volume against 20 sessions: 1.01×56 L vs 56 L average

Volatility and co-movement with Nifty 50annualised from daily log returns · counts share one denominator per cell

Realised volatility, 20: 21%≈ ±1.3% a session · moved more than that on 5 of 20
Realised volatility, 60: 22%≈ ±1.4% a session · moved more than that on 18 of 60
Realised volatility, 250: 21%≈ ±1.3% a session · moved more than that on 71 of 250
Beta to Nifty, 60: 0.70moved with Nifty on 39 of 60 sessions
Beta to Nifty, 250: 0.64moved with Nifty on 163 of 250 sessions

Up and down sessionscloses above and below the previous close

Last 20 sessions: 7 up · 13 downof 20
Last 60 sessions: 26 up · 34 downof 60
Last 250 sessions: 124 up · 126 downof 250
Best session, 250: ▲ +5.3%14 May
Worst session, 250: ▼ −4.5%7 Nov

77 bulletins on BHARTIARTL

latest 29 Sept 2026

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September 2026

29 Sept Airtel narrows market share gap with Jio ahead of IPOAirtel's market share has narrowed to 38.01%, just 1.3 percentage points behind Jio's 39.31% ahead of its mega IPO. This marks a significant shift from five years ago when Jio held a larger lead.Medium 28 Sept Google India AI hub receives clearance for 2.51GW power capacityGoogle India’s AI hub near Visakhapatnam received environmental clearance for 2.51GW power capacity, more than double the previous estimate. This project, involving AdaniConneX and Airtel, positions it among the largest AI infrastructure projects in India.High

July 2026

25 Jul Bharti Airtel to announce Q1 results on August 4Bharti Airtel will announce its Q1 results for June 2026 on August 4, 2026. Investors are focused on subscriber growth and ARPU insights, with the trading window closed from July 1 to August 6, 2026.Medium 21 Jul Corporate actions this week: dividends and stock splitsBharti Airtel will pay a ₹24 dividend per share on 24 July, pending approval on 3 August. Other companies like Hero MotoCorp and Info Edge are also set for dividends and stock splits, impacting trading sentiment.Medium 20 Jul Dividends and corporate actions this week for key firmsBharti Airtel has set July 24 as the record date for a ₹24 dividend per share, pending approval at the August 3 AGM. Other companies like Hero MotoCorp and Info Edge will also announce dividends and stock splits this week, influencing market activity.Medium 15 Jul Bharti Airtel faces challenges in 5G monetizationBharti Airtel is facing significant challenges in monetizing its 5G services, having invested ₹1.45 trillion in capital projects from FY23 to FY26. The lack of consumer incentive to switch from 4G is impacting cost recovery and profit margins amid rising operational costs.Medium 13 Jul Market valuation of top firms rises by ₹92,995 crThe combined market capitalization of India's top four firms surged by ₹92,995.48 cr last week, driven by HDFC Bank's increase of ₹35,808.09 cr. Despite geopolitical tensions and rising crude oil prices, the market showed resilience towards the end of the week.Medium 13 Jul Airtel's growth strategy focuses on finance and cloud servicesAirtel's Sunil Mittal announced a growth strategy focusing on financial services, cloud, and data centers. Airtel Money is now an approved NBFC, and Nxtra is building a 1 GW data center, with a 5G customer base of 188 million.Medium 7 Jul Bharti Airtel pivots to CapEx and cash flow ahead of Q1FY27Bharti Airtel is set for Q1FY27 with a focus on CapEx to cash flow transformation, driven by anticipated tariff hikes and strong customer growth. Ongoing premiumisation and monetisation efforts enhance its revenue outlook.Medium 6 Jul Bharti Airtel's CapEx pivot sets up Q1FY27 testBharti Airtel is poised for growth in Q1FY27, transitioning to a CapEx to cash flow model. Anticipated tariff hikes and strong customer additions are key drivers, alongside a robust monetisation pipeline that includes Airtel Money listings.Medium 1 Jul Bharti Airtel stock rises as Nomura raises target priceBharti Airtel shares rose nearly 2% after Nomura raised its target price to ₹2,355, citing tariff hikes and strong cash flow. The stock has declined 6.9% over the past year but is among the top Nifty gainers today.Medium

June 2026

26 Jun Bharat Dynamics wins ₹1,348 cr order, Airtel rating upgradedBharat Dynamics secured a ₹1,347.71 cr order from HAL for Helina Launchers, while Bharti Airtel's credit rating was upgraded to BBB+ by S&P Global Ratings, enhancing its market position and reducing borrowing costs.High 25 Jun Market roundup: IRFC OFS opens, Bharti Airtel growthIndian equity markets are set for a positive start, driven by the IRFC OFS opening at ₹91 per share and strong institutional interest. Bharti Airtel's credit rating upgrade to 'BBB+' and Adani Power's capital expansion plans are also in focus.Medium 25 Jun BDL secures ₹1,348 cr order, Airtel rating upgradedBharat Dynamics secured a ₹1,347.71 cr order from HAL for Helina Launchers, enhancing long-term revenue. Bharti Airtel's credit rating was upgraded to 'BBB+' by S&P, potentially reducing borrowing costs in the telecom sector.High 25 Jun S&P upgrades Bharti Airtel to 'BBB+' on growth and disciplineS&P Global Ratings upgraded Bharti Airtel to BBB+ from BBB, citing strong growth in India and Africa. The stable outlook reflects expectations of debt reduction as earnings improve, driven by increased data consumption.Medium 25 Jun S&P upgrades Bharti Airtel to 'BBB+' on growthS&P Global Ratings upgraded Bharti Airtel to BBB+ from BBB, citing strong growth in India and Africa. The stable outlook suggests improved debt management as earnings and cash flows strengthen, supporting the company's financial discipline.Medium 24 Jun CCI approves Alpha Wave Global's stake purchase in NxtraCCI approved Alpha Wave Global's acquisition of a stake in Nxtra Data for USD 435 million. This investment is part of a larger USD 1 billion fundraising led by Alpha Wave Global, Carlyle, and Anchorage Capital, with Bharti Airtel retaining a controlling stake.Medium

May 2026

26 May Sensex falls 250 points as US-Iran tensions riseSensex fell 245 points to 76,224 and Nifty dropped 27 points to 24,004 amid rising US-Iran tensions. Major laggards included IndiGo and Bharti Airtel, while mid and smallcaps outperformed with gains of 0.14% and 0.70%, respectively.Medium 20 May Bharti Airtel plans increased capital expenditure for growthBharti Airtel plans to increase capital expenditure to approximately $3.23 billion for FY2026, alongside $729 million from Indus Towers. This move aims to enhance its infrastructure amid competition from Reliance Jio, which has 496 million subscribers.Medium 14 May Airtel Africa deal and Zydus acquisition drive market focusBharti Airtel approved a ₹28,220 crore share issuance for a 16.31% stake in Airtel Africa. Zydus Lifesciences plans a share buyback and will acquire Assertio Holdings for $166.4 million. PNC Infratech and Bajel Projects secured significant contracts, enhancing their market positions.High 14 May Bharti Airtel Q4 profit rises 10.5% but revenue misses estimatesBharti Airtel's Q4 net profit rose 10.5% to ₹7,325 cr but missed estimates of ₹7,404 cr. Revenue increased 2.6% to ₹55,383 cr, aligning with expectations, while EBITDA grew 2.3% to ₹31,492 cr, slightly below forecasts.Medium 13 May Bharti Airtel Q4 preview shows strong growth potentialBharti Airtel is expected to report healthy growth for Q4FY26, driven by strong subscriber additions and increased data consumption. However, flat ARPU may temper overall growth expectations, impacting market sentiment.Medium 12 May Airtel announces ₹31,000 crore capex for FY25Bharti Airtel invested ₹31,000 crore in capex during FY25, with Indus Towers contributing ₹7,000 crore. Sunil Mittal highlighted the need for increased domestic investments and indicated further spending in FY26, suggesting growth in the telecom sector.Medium 4 May Market valuation of top firms rises by ₹2.20 lakh croreThe combined market valuation of four top firms increased by ₹2.20 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries leading the gains at ₹1,39,655.8 crore. HDFC Bank and State Bank of India saw declines, reflecting market volatility.Medium

April 2026

6 Apr Airtel raises $1 billion for Nxtra data centre expansionBharti Airtel raised $1 billion for Nxtra, expanding its data centre capacity from 300 MW to 1 GW. This strategic move aims to capture the growing demand in India's data centre market driven by cloud and AI needs, while maintaining financial flexibility.High 5 Apr Market cap of top firms drops ₹65,000 cr amid volatilityThe combined market valuation of six of the top-10 firms dropped by ₹64,734 cr last week, with Bharti Airtel as the biggest laggard. The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty also saw declines amid ongoing market volatility.Medium

March 2026

28 Mar Goldman Sachs downgrades India, cuts Nifty target by 14%Goldman Sachs downgraded India to marketweight and cut its Nifty target by 14% to 25,300, citing weaker earnings and near-term risks. HSBC highlighted market reactions to oil volatility and identified key stock categories for investors.High 27 Mar Goldman Sachs downgrades India, cuts Nifty target by 14%Goldman Sachs downgraded India to marketweight and cut its Nifty target by 14% to 25,300, citing weaker earnings and near-term risks. HSBC highlighted market reactions to oil volatility and categorized stocks into defensive plays and structural winners.Medium 25 Mar Jio, Airtel, Vi propose buyout for Mumbai Metro IBS tenderReliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea have jointly approached Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation to propose a buyout for in-building solutions on Aqua Line 3, aiming to enhance mobile connectivity after the termination of the previous contract.Medium 24 Mar Jio, Airtel, Vi propose buyout for Mumbai Metro IBS tenderReliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea have united to propose a buyout for the Mumbai Metro's IBS tender, aiming to enhance mobile connectivity. This collaboration follows the termination of the previous contract and highlights the urgency for seamless service.Medium 12 Mar Jefferies lowers Bharti Airtel target price amid Jio IPO delayJefferies reduced its target price for Bharti Airtel to ₹2,250 from ₹2,575, citing potential delays in Jio's IPO and rising macro risks. The brokerage maintains a Buy rating, highlighting a 25% upside from the previous close.Medium 11 Mar Alpha Wave Global to acquire Carlyle's stake in Bharti AirtelAlpha Wave Global plans to acquire Carlyle's stake in Bharti Airtel's data center business, highlighting the growing interest in India's digital infrastructure sector. This move reflects the strategic importance of data centers in the expanding digital economy.Medium

February 2026

9 Feb Top 8 firms see market cap rise by ₹4.55 lakh croreThe combined market valuation of the top eight firms increased by ₹4.55 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries leading the gains by adding ₹1,41,888 crore. The BSE benchmark rose by 3.53%, indicating strong investor sentiment.High 9 Feb Bharti Airtel faces investor pressure for growth or dividendsBharti Airtel is under pressure from investors to choose between a faster growth strategy using more debt or increasing dividend payouts. In Q3FY26, consolidated EBITDA grew 4.1% to ₹30,783 crore, highlighting challenges in capital allocation and 5G monetization.Medium 9 Feb Top 10 firms gain ₹4.55 lakh cr in market valueThe combined market valuation of eight of the top 10 valued firms surged by ₹4.55 lakh cr last week, with Reliance Industries leading the gains at ₹1,41,888 cr. The BSE benchmark rose by 3.53%, reflecting strong market momentum.High 8 Feb Top 10 firms see market cap rise by ₹4.55 lakh crThe combined market valuation of eight of the top 10 firms increased by ₹4.55 lakh cr last week, with Reliance Industries leading the gains by adding ₹1,41,888 cr. The BSE benchmark rose by 3.53%, indicating strong investor sentiment.High 6 Feb Airtel surpasses Jio in Q3 revenue and ARPU metricsBharti Airtel's Q3 earnings showed a 1.9% stock increase to ₹2,031.40, outperforming Reliance Jio in revenue and ARPU. This strong performance may positively impact investor sentiment in the telecom sector.High 6 Feb Bharti Airtel reports 55% profit decline despite revenue growthBharti Airtel reported a 55% decline in Q3 FY2025 net profit to ₹6,630.5 cr, despite a 19.6% revenue increase to ₹53,982 cr. Rising operational costs and capital expenditure pressures impacted profitability significantly.Medium 6 Feb Bharti Airtel profit falls 55% YoY, Nykaa revenue rises 27%Bharti Airtel's Q3 profit fell 55% YoY to ₹6,630 cr, while Nykaa's revenue increased 27%. Airtel's ARPU improved to ₹259, with significant growth in mobile data consumption. These results highlight diverging trends in the telecom and e-commerce sectors.Medium 5 Feb Airtel Q3 results show growth amid 5G challengesBharti Airtel's Q3 FY26 results are set for announcement on 5 Feb 2026, with revenue projected to rise 18% YoY to ₹53,000-₹53,600 cr. The company faces challenges from 5G rollout costs and competition from Reliance Jio.Medium 5 Feb Airtel Q3 results show growth amid 5G challengesBharti Airtel's Q3 FY26 results will be announced on 5 Feb 2026, with revenue projected to increase by 18% YoY to ₹53,000-₹53,600 cr. The company faces challenges from high 5G capex and competition from Reliance Jio.Medium

December 2025

23 Dec Bharti Airtel trading near record highs amid tariff hike hopesBharti Airtel is trading at ₹2,073, down 0.4% from ₹2,086.20, and is less than 5% below its 52-week high of ₹2,174.70. The stock is influenced by bullish earnings and a recent credit-rating upgrade amid rising 5G capex concerns.Medium 21 Dec Shashwat Sharma appointed MD & CEO of Bharti Airtel IndiaBharti Airtel appointed Shashwat Sharma as MD & CEO of Airtel India, effective January 1, 2026. Gopal Vittal will become Executive Vice Chairman, focusing on group synergies and growth strategy. The appointment is pending shareholder approval.Medium 21 Dec Bharti Airtel faces multiple catalysts aheadBharti Airtel is implementing a rights issue and leadership succession plan while analysts predict further tariff hikes in 2026. The stock closed at ₹2,097.70 on 19 December, just below its 52-week high of ₹2,174.70, indicating strong market expectations.Medium 20 Dec Promoter buying and selling trends in Q2FY26Promoter shareholding trends in Q2FY26 revealed a 27.2% increase for Nazara Technologies, while SBI and Bharti Airtel saw declines of 1.9% and 1%, respectively. The quarter highlighted significant buying and selling dynamics among Indian stocks.Medium 20 Dec Bharti Airtel updates on rights issue and leadership changesBharti Airtel is implementing a large capital call linked to its rights issue and undergoing leadership changes. Analysts anticipate further growth in the telecom pricing cycle for 2026, with the stock closing at ₹2,097.70 on 19 Dec 2025, near its 52-week high.Medium 20 Dec Bharti Airtel board approves ₹401.25 call on rights issueBharti Airtel's board approved a ₹401.25 call on 39.2 crore partly paid-up shares, part of a ₹15,700 crore rights issue. The funds will mainly be used for pre-paying borrowings, enhancing the company's balance sheet and moving towards a net debt-free status.Medium 19 Dec Bharti Airtel board approves ₹401.25 call on rights issueBharti Airtel's board approved a final call of ₹401.25 per share on 39.2 crore partly paid-up shares, part of a ₹15,700 crore rights issue. The funds will be used for debt repayment, strengthening the company's balance sheet.Medium 19 Dec Airtel appoints Shashwat Sharma as MD & CEOBharti Airtel appointed Shashwat Sharma as MD and CEO of Airtel India, effective 1 Jan 2026. Gopal Vittal will become Executive Vice Chairman, reflecting the company's focus on internal leadership amid evolving market conditions.Medium 19 Dec Bharti Airtel to raise ₹15,740 crore via partly-paid sharesBharti Airtel's board approved a capital raise of ₹15,740 crore through partly-paid shares, with a call price of ₹401.25 per share. This initiative is aimed at strengthening the company's financial position and supporting future growth.High 19 Dec Airtel announces rights issue and leadership changesBharti Airtel's board approved the remaining ₹15,740 cr from its ₹21,000 cr rights issue to reduce debt. The company also announced leadership changes, appointing Shashwat Sharma as CEO effective January 1, 2024, which may enhance investor confidence.High 19 Dec Airtel appoints Shashwat Sharma as MD & CEOBharti Airtel appointed Shashwat Sharma as MD and CEO of Airtel India, effective 1 Jan 2026. Gopal Vittal will become Executive Vice Chairman, indicating a strategic leadership transition within the company as it adapts to the evolving telecom landscape.Medium 18 Dec Bharti Airtel trading near record highs amid tariff hike hopesBharti Airtel is trading near ₹2,073, just below its 52-week high of ₹2,174.70. The stock's performance is influenced by bullish earnings and a credit-rating upgrade, but rising 5G and data centre capex present potential risks.Medium 18 Dec Bharti Airtel trading near record highs amid tariff hike hopesBharti Airtel is trading at ₹2,073, just below its 52-week high of ₹2,174.70. The stock's performance is supported by bullish earnings and a credit-rating upgrade, but rising 5G capex poses risks.Medium 17 Dec Bharti Airtel trading near record highs amid tariff hike hopesBharti Airtel is trading at ₹2,073, slightly down from ₹2,086.20, as investors weigh tariff hike prospects against rising 5G capex risks. The stock is 4-5% below its 52-week high of ₹2,174.70, reflecting strong performance amid valuation concerns.Medium 15 Dec Bajaj Finance loses ₹19,289 crore in market valuation this weekBajaj Finance's market capitalisation fell by ₹19,289.7 cr this week, making it the biggest loser among top firms. The BSE index declined by 0.51%, contributing to an overall loss of ₹79,129.21 cr among the top-10 valued companies.High 14 Dec Bajaj Finance loses ₹19,290 cr in market valuation this weekBajaj Finance's market capitalisation dropped by ₹19,289.7 cr this week, making it the largest loser among top firms. Overall, the top-10 companies lost ₹79,129.21 cr as the BSE index fell by 444.71 points, indicating bearish market sentiment.High 14 Dec Bharti Airtel trading near record highs amid tariff hike hopesBharti Airtel is trading around ₹2,073, just below its 52-week high of ₹2,174.70. The stock's performance is influenced by bullish earnings, a credit-rating upgrade, and the potential for a mobile tariff hike amid rising 5G capex risks.Medium 13 Dec Bharti Airtel trading near record highs amid tariff hike hopesBharti Airtel is trading near its 52-week high of ₹2,174.70, with shares around ₹2,073 on 10 December 2025. Investors are optimistic due to bullish earnings and a credit-rating upgrade, despite concerns over rising 5G capex.Medium 2 Dec Bharti Airtel shares rise on strong Q2 results and S&P upgradeHigh

November 2025

29 Nov Airtel may begin new capex cycle from FY27Medium 29 Nov Goldman Sachs facilitates ₹7,191 crore Bharti Airtel block tradeHigh 29 Nov Bharti Telecom accepts ₹8,500 crore in bond bidsMedium 28 Nov Bharti Airtel may initiate new capex cycle soonMedium 28 Nov Bharti Telecom raises ₹8,500 crore through bond issuancesMedium 27 Nov ICIL sells ₹7,195 crore stake in Bharti AirtelMedium 27 Nov Bharti Airtel shares fall after ₹7,400 cr block dealHigh 26 Nov Bharti Airtel block deal valued at ₹7,100 croreMedium 24 Nov Reliance and Airtel drive market cap gains of ₹1.28 lakh croreHigh 24 Nov Seven top firms gain ₹1.28 lakh crore in market valueMedium 23 Nov Top firms gain ₹1.28 lakh crore in market valueHigh 19 Nov Bharti Airtel shares reach all-time high after S&P upgradeHigh 18 Nov S&P upgrades Bharti Airtel credit rating to BBBMedium 17 Nov Market valuation of top firms rises by ₹2 lakh croreMedium 17 Nov Bihar poll results impact on market and economyMedium 16 Nov Top firms gain over ₹2 lakh crore in market valueHigh 11 Nov Bharti Airtel sees surge in call options tradingMedium

About Bharti Airtel Limited

exchange masters as of 18 Sept 2026 · classification by BSE

Company: Bharti Airtel Limited
Exchange: NSE · BSE 532454, group A
Listed on NSE: 15 Feb 2002
Classification: Telecommunication › Telecom - Services › Telecom - Cellular & Fixed line services
Index: BSE SENSEX
Face value: ₹5 a share
ISIN: INE397D01024
Sessions on record: 272
Price source: NSE UDiFF bhavcopy · end of day · delayed
Filings: NSE and BSE public disclosures · results, shareholding and corporate actions as filed
Computed: 1 Oct, 09:52 pm IST
Bulletins: 77 · written by the desk · not a recommendation

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