Highlights
- Bharti Airtel shares declined 1.46% during Thursday's trading session on the NSE.
- The company reported consolidated net profit of INR 9,24,740 lakh for March 2026 quarter.
- The stock continues to deliver positive long-term returns despite recent weakness.
Bharti Airtel Limited (NSE:BHARTIARTL) ended the trading session on June 25, 2026, at INR 1,849.90, down INR 27.40 or 1.46% from the previous close. The stock's official closing price stood at INR 1,850.70, compared with the previous close of INR 1,877.30.
The stock opened at INR 1,885.00 and traded between an intraday high of INR 1,889.00 and a low of INR 1,848.00. The volume weighted average price (VWAP) for the session stood at INR 1,861.08.
Trading Activity and Market Capitalisation
Bharti Airtel recorded traded volume of 85.22 lakh shares during the session, with a traded value of INR 1,585.92 crore.
The company's total market capitalisation stood at INR 11,27,195.75 crore, while its free-float market capitalisation was INR 5,66,229.88 crore. The stock reported an impact cost of 0.02%, and 66.86% of the traded quantity was marked for delivery.
Bharti Airtel is a constituent of the NIFTY 50 index and continues to trade in the EQ series with T0 settlement.
Stock Performance Across Timeframes
Bharti Airtel has delivered mixed returns across different investment periods. Over the past week, the stock declined 3.19%, while the NIFTY 50 gained 0.18%. During the past month, the stock edged up 0.16%, compared with a 0.60% gain in the benchmark index.
On a year-to-date basis, Bharti Airtel has declined 12.34%, while the NIFTY 50 has fallen 8.00%. The stock has declined 8.16% over the past year. Despite the recent weakness, Bharti Airtel has gained 117.14% over the last three years and 249.17% over the past five years. The stock touched its 52-week high of INR 2,174.50 on November 21, 2025, while the 52-week low of INR 1,740.50 was recorded on May 13, 2026.
March 2026 Financial Performance
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, Bharti Airtel reported audited consolidated total income of INR 56,26,170 lakh.
Consolidated profit before tax stood at INR 9,96,030 lakh, while consolidated net profit came in at INR 9,24,740 lakh. Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was INR 12.53.
On a standalone basis, total income stood at INR 32,08,380 lakh. Standalone profit before tax was INR 2,81,210 lakh, while net profit came in at INR 1,34,450 lakh. Standalone earnings per share was INR 2.30.
Valuation Snapshot
Bharti Airtel operates in the telecom cellular and fixed-line services industry and has been listed on the National Stock Exchange since February 15, 2002.
According to exchange data, the stock is trading at a symbol price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 33.70, while the adjusted P/E stands at 31.19.
Key Risks
- Competitive pricing may affect telecom revenue growth.
- Regulatory changes could influence operating costs.
- Network investment requirements may impact cash flows.
- Market volatility may affect share price performance.
Summary
Bharti Airtel shares declined 1.46% on June 25, 2026, although the stock has continued to deliver positive long-term returns. The company reported consolidated net profit of INR 9,24,740 lakh for the March 2026 quarter. Bharti Airtel remains a constituent of the NIFTY 50 index with a market capitalisation exceeding INR 11.27 lakh crore.
FAQs
Q: What was Bharti Airtel's share price on June 25, 2026?
A: Bharti Airtel ended the trading session at INR 1,849.90, while the official closing price was INR 1,850.70.
Q: What were Bharti Airtel's March 2026 quarterly financial results?
A: The company reported consolidated total income of INR 56,26,170 lakh and consolidated net profit of INR 9,24,740 lakh.
Q: How has Bharti Airtel stock performed over the long term?
A: Bharti Airtel has gained 117.14% over three years and 249.17% over the past five years.