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Entrepreneur
6 days ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Higher ARPU & Home Business Helps Bharti Airtel Record Net Profit Of 43% In Q1FY26
Our balance sheet continues to demonstrate strength, supported by solid cash flow generation and disciplined capital allocation, says Gopal Vittal, vice- chairman and MD, Bharti Airtel You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Telecom major Bharti Airtel Ltd reported a 43 percent jump in consolidated net profit at INR 5,948 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 on the back of growth in smartphone data customers, improvement in postpaid plans, increased mobile ARPU at INR 250 in Q1'26, and improvement in home business. During the quarter, it expanded its nationwide network by installing additional towers and mobile broadband stations to enhance customer homes business demonstrated robust momentum, achieving 25.7 percent year-on-year (YoY) revenue growth driven by high customer additions. During the quarter, accelerated expansion of fixed wireless access (FWA) network resulted in total Wifi net addition of 939,000 customers. Airtel's revenue from operations rose 28 percent YoY to INR 49,463 crore in the June quarter (Q1FY26), up from INR 38,506 crore a year its enterprise arm, Airtel Business revenue declined by 7.7 percent YoY, impacted by focusing on quality revenues and discontinuing low margin business. In a statement, Gopal Vittal, vice- chairman and MD, said, "We delivered another quarter of consistent growth, with consolidated revenues at 49,463 crores growing 3.3 percent on a sequential basis. Our India revenue, including Passive Infrastructure Services, increased by 2.3 percent sequentially. Africa reported solid performance with 6.7 percent growth in constant currency." India Mobile business recorded a sequential growth of 2.9 percent driven by continued focus on portfolio premiumization. " We added four million smartphone data customers and maintained an industry-leading ARPU of INR 250 for Q1FY26," the MD added. Airtel's digital network across India and Africa now serves over 600 million customers. "This is a testament to our passion for connecting customers through sustained investments and superior customer experience. Our balance sheet continues to demonstrate strength, supported by solid cash flow generation and disciplined capital allocation," he said.
Business Standard
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Bharti Airtel Q1 PAT more than doubles to Rs 5,948 crore; ARPU rises to Rs 250
Bharti Airtel has reported 103.3% rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 5,948 crore in Q1 FY26 from Rs 2,925 crore in Q1 FY25. Total revenues increased by 28.5% YoY to Rs 49,463 crore in the April June 2025 quarter. The growth was driven by strong momentum in both India and Africa. India revenues for Q1 FY26 were at Rs 37,585 crore, up 29%YoY. Mobile revenues grew 21.6% YoY on the back of improved realizations and customer additions. ARPU for the quarter stood at Rs 250 as compared to Rs 211 in Q1 FY25. The company managed to fortify its leadership in the postpaid segment, maintaining momentum with net additions of 0.7 million customers in Q1 FY26, binging the total customer base to 26.6 million. During the quarter, Airtel expanded its nationwide network by installing nearly 1,800 additional towers and approximately 7,500 mobile broadband stations to enhance customer experience. Demonstrating its commitment to delivering superior network quality, the company has invested in the addition of nearly 15,400 towers and deployed approximately 43,700 kms of fiber, on YoY basis. The Homes business demonstrated robust momentum, achieving 25.7% YoY revenue growth driven by record high customer additions. During the quarter, accelerated expansion of its Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) network resulting in total Wifi net addition of 939K customers, bringing the total customer base to 11.0 million. Additionally, the company expanded its home-pass network significantly, adding nearly 1.6 million fibre home passes in the quarter. Airtel Business revenue declined by 7.7% YoY, impacted by stated objective of focusing on quality revenues and discontinue low margin business. Underlying growth remains steady driven by both core connectivity and new age digital services. Digital TV posts revenue of Rs 763 crore with customer base of 15.7 million. Additionally, IPTV services, which were rolled out last quarter, continue to gain traction with encouraging customer response as we added 0.65 million customers. EBIDTA improved by 41.2% to Rs 28,167 crore in Q1 FY26 from Rs 19,944 crore in Q1 FY25. EBITDA margin rose by 520 basis points YoY to 56.9% in Q1 FY26. Profit before tax (PBT) in Q1 FY26 was at Rs 10,504 crore, up by 98.6% from Rs 5,290 crore posted in Q1 FY25. Consolidated Net Debt to EBITDA ratio (annualized) stood at 1.70 times as on 30 June 2025 as compared to 1.86 times as on 31 March 2025. Consolidated Net Debt (excluding lease obligations) to EBITDAaL ratio stood at 1.26 times as on 30 June 2025. Gopal Vittal, vice-chairman and MD, said: "We delivered another quarter of consistent growth, with consolidated revenues at 49,463 crores growing 3.3% on a sequential basis. Our India revenue, including Passive Infrastructure Services, increased by 2.3% sequentially. Africa reported solid performance with 6.7% growth in constant currency. Our digital network across India and Africa now serves over 600 million customers. Our balance sheet continues to demonstrate strength, supported by solid cash flow generation and disciplined capital allocation." Bharti Airtel is a global communications solutions provider with over 550 million customers in 15 countries across South Asia and Africa. The scrip was up 0.01% to currently trade at Rs 1930 on the BSE.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Bharti Airtel Q1 Results: Cons PAT jumps 43% YoY to Rs 5,948 crore, misses Street estimates; ARPU rises to Rs 250
Bharti Airtel on Tuesday reported a 43% YoY growth in its Q1 consolidated net profit at Rs 5,948 crore compared to Rs 4,159 crore in the year ago period. The profit after tax (PAT) is attributable to the owners of the parent and was below the Street estimates of Rs 6,400 crore. The company's revenue from operation stood at Rs 49,463 crore which was up 28% versus Rs 38,506 crore posted in the corresponding quarter of the last financial year. The topline was higher than the estimates of Rs 48,880 crore. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program The second largest domestic telecom operator in terms of subscriber base, reported an average revenue per user (mobile ARPU) of Rs 250 in Q1FY26 versus Rs 211 in the year ago period. Bharti Airtel's quarterly revenues were up 3.3% QoQ versus Rs 47,876 crore in Q4FY25. The company attributed the YOY and sequential uptick to strong performance in India and rebound in Africa on reported currency. The second largest domestic telecom operator in terms of subscriber base, reported an average revenue per user (mobile ARPU) of Rs 250 in Q1FY26 versus Rs 211 in the year ago period. Live Events Airtel India business India business posted quarterly revenues of Rs 37,585 crore which was up 29% YoY and 2.3% QoQ, backed by improved realisations in mobile segment and strong momentum in homes business. The India mobile services reported a 21.6% YoY revenue growth driven by ARPU improvement and continued strong additions of smartphone customers. Homes business growth trajectory further improved with a 25.7% YoY increase in revenues. Airtel Business saw revenues decline by 7.7% YoY due to portfolio transformation, aligning with company's strategic objective to discontinue low-margin business, the company filing said, adding that the underlying revenue performance remains steady. Digital TV revenues decreased by 1.8% YoY while Passive Infrastructure Services recorded a revenue increase of 4.3% QoQ, driven by 2,500 sites additions in Q1FY26. Airtel Customer additions Net customer additions were at an all-time high of 9,39,000 in Q1FY26, led by continued momentum in both FTTH and FWA segments. Consolidated Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) at Rs 28,167 crore while the EBITDA margin stood at 56.9%. India business posted EBITDA of Rs 22,352 crore while the EBITDA margin was reported at 59.5%, up by 598 bps YoY.
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Business Standard
18-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Annual tech spend of utilities sector to reach ₹32,500 cr by 2027
Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) is emerging as the preferred connectivity choice for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), supported by a projected rise in India's utilities sector technology spend to ₹32,500 crore by 2027, according to a white paper released by data and market intelligence major IDC and backed by Airtel Business. The sector's spending has been rising at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.7 per cent since 2022, when it stood at ₹14,500 crore. This surge in investment underscores the sector's commitment to digitalisation, seen as crucial to tackling persistent high aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses and operational inefficiencies. While India's AT&C losses fell to 15.4 per cent in FY23, this remains nearly double the global average of 8–9 per cent, the paper noted. The government's Smart Meter National Programme (SMNP) aims to reduce AT&C losses to 12–15 per cent by 2025. This target is based on replacing 250 million conventional electricity meters with AMI systems to improve the financial and operational performance of power distribution companies. However, while over 222.4 million meters have been sanctioned for conversion under the National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM), only 20.85 million — around 9 per cent — had been converted as of February, the paper highlighted. The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to a network of physical objects embedded with sensors, software, and other technologies that enable them to connect and exchange data with other devices and systems over the internet. These devices range from everyday household items such as Wi-Fi routers, smartwatches, and Bluetooth devices to smart fridges, LED lighting, RFID tags, and sophisticated industrial equipment. NB-IoT, a cellular-based connectivity technology, offers wide coverage and low power consumption, making it ideal for large-scale smart metering deployments. Cellular connections (including NB-IoT) in the utilities segment are expected to grow at a CAGR of 25.6 per cent during the 2023–2027 period. With a broad portfolio of IoT offerings, Airtel Business provides a scalable foundation for connected devices, including connectivity options such as NB-IoT, 5G, 4G, and 2G, along with applications like head-end systems, meter data management, and prepaid billing hosted on Airtel Cloud. In partnership with Airtel, Secure Meters has successfully deployed 1.7 million NB-IoT smart meters across Bihar. Airtel's IoTHub serves as a central platform for managing IoT deployments, enabling meter life-cycle management, data visualisation, and analytics. In 2023, Airtel became the first Information and Communications Technology (ICT) service provider in India to connect over 20 million devices through its IoT solutions. In the smart utilities domain, Airtel offers solutions that go beyond connectivity—supporting AMI service providers with end-to-end system uptime tracking and custom-built tools to assess the feasibility of large-scale deployments. The company has pitched these integrated solutions to utilities across the country.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
‘Systemic issues' prevent women's participation in tech, telecom jobs: Industry executives
NEW DELHI: Societal and other hurdles have been a major hurdle to the participation of women in the telecom and technology sector workforces, but the trend has started reversing, particularly in the post-COVID-19 period, according to industry executives. They said that avenues have opened for women in the post-Coronavirus period, allowing them to address their home responsibilities while leading a corporate career, courtesy of work-from-home (WFH) and hybrid working arrangements. 'Youngsters graduating from college see women in leadership roles in technology roles, so that becomes not just motivation but also inspiration for them,' Satkeerthi M, chief technology officer (CTO) at Airtel Business, said during a panel discussion at the World Telecom Day 2025 virtual event organised by ETTelecom. She added that in the prior generations, women's representation in leadership roles was low, but that is now changing. 'Today, it gives the youngsters the ability to think they can also grow to that (leadership roles),' Satkeerthi said, adding that family, friends, and siblings have now also become supportive of women's growth. 'One aspect of COVID-19…is that it gave a good balance to a lot of people to try and look at work and home at the same time. This gave women the opportunity to be a lot more flexible,' she said. Aruna Pidikiti, executive vice president (technology) at Vodafone Idea (Vi), noted that three to four 'systemic issues', including the dominance of men in decision-making activities, opaque promotion policies, lack of accessibility to mentorship from the top management, and self-confidence-related issues, act as barriers for women who aspire to advance to senior roles in corporates. 'If organisations work systematically on three to four factors, such as educating everyone on the gender parity and creating structural programs as well, especially for the women leaders, and then having an inclusive mentorship or sponsorship, definitely there would be an opportunity,' Pidikiti said. Jeanette Whyte, head of public policy, GSMA APAC, said the telecom industry association has a 'Women for Tech' initiative which aims to empower and support women in the technology industry. 'This year, the topic is creating digital trust and empowering women with Inclusive AI. I think we have got this far, and supporting each other is immensely important,' she said. Citing Globe Telecom, which has 52% women in executive roles, Whyte said that Indian companies can consider setting internal workforce diversity goals and tracking progress regularly. 'I think that companies in India can look at this to try to encourage having measurable targets,' she added. The GSMA executive further suggested that recruiters can also utilise artificial intelligence (AI) to detect biases in hiring and promotion decisions, to ensure that the company's workforce progresses through the ranks equitably. 'In conclusion, there are systematic issues that need to be resolved, but the focus of our conversations was on how women can help themselves, (such as) by advocating for themselves. Some of the key takeaways are also that you shouldn't be shy away from learning. Let your ability outshine everything else, and be persistent. Have the conviction, confidence and be assertive,' said Sonica Bajaj, partner, KPMG in India , who moderated this panel discussion.
