Airtel poised for double-digit growth in Q2, brokerages forecast

Analysts tracking Bharti Airtel's quarterly results have pencilled in revenue growth of 14-15 percent year-on-year for Q2FY27, indicating sustained momentum in India's telecom sector despite competitive pressures. The projections suggest the company's top-line expansion will be accompanied by even stronger profit growth.

Profit after tax is anticipated to surge 20-30 percent year-on-year, signalling improving operational leverage and margin expansion at the telecom major. The wider profit growth relative to revenue expansion points to operational efficiency gains and better cost management by the company.

Market participants are closely tracking metrics such as average revenue per user (ARPU) and subscriber additions, which have emerged as key indicators of pricing power and market share dynamics in India's increasingly competitive wireless segment. These metrics will provide crucial insights into how Airtel is navigating the competitive landscape while balancing growth with profitability.

The results come at a time when India's telecom sector continues to see consolidation and rising tariffs, with operators focusing on improving quality of service and expanding high-margin data services to drive overall profitability.