Airtel beats street view, Q1 net surges 158%

Bharti Airtel reported a significant increase in its consolidated net profit for Q1 FY25, rising more than 150% year-over-year and doubling sequentially, driven by exceptional gains, improved average revenue per user (ARPU), and reduced finance costs. The telecom giant posted a net profit of ₹4,159.9 crore, exceeding analyst estimates.