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Bharti Airtel shares jump 2% as profit slides, Morgan Stanley flags fresh upside
Business
Published on 14 May 2026
Profit drops sharply but revenue surge changes the story
Bharti Airtel shares rose more than 2% after its Q4 numbers showed a 34% year-on-year fall in consolidated net profit to Rs 7,325 crore. Investors instead leaned into stronger operations as revenue jumped 16% to Rs 55,383 crore, led by steady India performance and resilient Africa operations, with India revenue up 8% including passive infrastructure services.
- A 34% profit drop couldn’t stop shares from rising over 2%
- Revenue climbed 16% to Rs 55,383 crore in Q4
- India momentum and resilient Africa operations drove the growth
- Passive infrastructure services helped India revenue grow 8% YoY
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