Bharti Airtel Shares Jump Nearly 3% After Posting Fivefold Q4 Profit Surge
New Delhi, May 14 (PTI):
Bharti Airtel Q4 profit surged fivefold for the March 2025 quarter, driving a nearly 3% jump in the telecom giant’s stock price on Wednesday. This remarkable growth was driven by tariff hikes and a one-time gain from favorable tax rulings.
The company’s shares climbed 2.69% on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), closing at ₹1,870. On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), they rose 2.75% to ₹1,870.70.
Bharti Airtel Q4 Profit Soars to ₹11,022 Crore Amid Tariff Gains
Bharti Airtel reported a consolidated net profit of ₹11,022 crore in Q4 FY25, up from ₹2,071.6 crore in the same quarter last year.
Higher tariffs and a substantial one-time tax gain of ₹5,913 crore fueled the spike.
These gains stemmed from favorable court orders in long-standing tax disputes.
Revenue Growth Strengthens Bharti Airtel Q4 Profit Momentum
The telecom giant’s revenue from operations surged 27%, reaching ₹47,876.2 crore in Q4 FY25, compared to ₹37,599.1 crore in the same period last year. Bharti Airtel attributed this strong performance to higher average revenue per user (ARPU) and tariff hikes implemented in July 2024.
In India alone, the company’s standalone revenue grew by 15% year-on-year, totaling ₹36,735 crore for the March 2025 quarter compared to ₹31,851.5 crore in the same period a year ago.
Tariff Hikes and Premium User Growth Fuel Profitability
Bharti Airtel’s strategic focus on increasing tariffs and attracting premium customers continues to yield strong results. The company’s July 2024 tariff revision helped improve ARPU metrics significantly. This move, coupled with expanding data usage, has bolstered both the top line and bottom line.
Tax Windfall Enhances Bottom Line
The one-time tax benefit of ₹5,913 crore played a crucial role in boosting the company’s profit. These gains came after receiving favorable judgments in various tax-related legal matters. Such developments highlight Airtel’s strengthened financial health and legal positioning.
Industry Outlook and Airtel’s Competitive Edge
As 5G expands and digital services grow across India, Bharti Airtel is poised to tap into new revenue streams.. Its consistent investments in network infrastructure, rural connectivity, and enterprise services have positioned it as a leader in the Indian telecom sector.
The company’s strong performance in Q4 2025 reflects both operational efficiency and strategic foresight. With increasing competition in the telecom sector, Bharti Airtel’s focus on high-value customers and improving ARPU is set to drive continued growth in the coming quarters.
