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Bharti Airtel Reports Five-Fold Profit Surge in Q4 FY25

Driven by tariff hikes, a one-time tax gain, and strong India and Africa revenue growth, Airtel posts ₹11,022 crore in net profit and declares a ₹16 per share dividend.

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Overview

  • Airtel's consolidated revenue for Q4 FY25 rose 27% year-on-year to ₹47,876 crore, supported by strong India and Africa operations and the Indus Towers consolidation.
  • Net profit surged fivefold to ₹11,022 crore, bolstered by a one-time tax gain of ₹5,913 crore; adjusted PAT grew 77% year-on-year to ₹5,223 crore.
  • India operations revenue increased 29% year-on-year to ₹36,735 crore, with ARPU rising to ₹245, driven by tariff hikes and premiumisation efforts.
  • The company prepaid ₹5,985 crore in spectrum liabilities during the quarter, bringing total prepayments over two years to ₹42,000 crore, strengthening its balance sheet.
  • Airtel announced a strategic partnership with Apple, offering exclusive access to Apple TV+ and Apple Music, alongside a final dividend of ₹16 per share for FY25.