Bharti Airtel Foundation reported a strong Q3 FY26, with consolidated revenue of ₹53,981 crore, including India at ₹39,226 crore and Africa at ₹15,010 crore. Mobile data subscribers grew by 20.8 million, while ARPU rose to ₹259, and home broadband revenue jumped 32.5%, highlighting robust digital adoption across markets.The company increased sales and marketing spend by 17% to ₹3,426 crore, reinforcing its focus on customer acquisition and engagement. Africa’s performance stood out, powered by Airtel’s home-grown digital stack, enhancing go-to-market efficiency and brand visibility.Gopal Vittal, Executive Vice Chairman, emphasized that the quarter reflects portfolio diversification, disciplined execution, and technology-led growth, enabling Airtel to deepen penetration in mobile, broadband, and digital services.Strategically, Airtel’s performance underscores its dual-engine growth model: scaling customer base while driving monetisation through premium services, positioning the company to strengthen its brand, expand digital adoption, and maintain leadership in highly competitive telecom markets.
Overall, Q3 FY26 highlights Airtel’s commitment to sustainable growth, customer engagement, and leveraging technology to deliver measurable outcomes for both India and Africa.
