Gopal Vittal, Executive Vice Chairman – Bharti Airtel, shares insights on a strong start to FY27, driven by the resilience of the company’s diversified portfolio and disciplined execution across businesses. 

Key highlights from the quarter include consolidated revenue of ₹58,539 crore, industry-leading ARPU of ₹264, the highest-ever quarterly postpaid net additions of 1 million, the addition of 5 million smartphone customers, and an increased stake in Airtel Africa to over 79%, reinforcing the company’s long-term growth strategy. 

He also highlighted continued momentum in the Homes business with 473K customer additions, alongside a strong balance sheet supported by disciplined capital allocation and future-focused investments.