Bharti Airtel Share Price Reaches Record High on April 17

Market Performance

On April 17, Bharti Airtel's share price surged nearly 3%, reaching an all-time high of ₹1,877.10 during intraday trading. The stock opened at ₹1,831.60, compared to its previous close of ₹1,823, and was trading at ₹1,875 around 11:55 AM on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), marking a 2.85% intraday gain.

Year-to-date, Bharti Airtel's share price has appreciated by 15%, outperforming the Sensex, which declined 1.4% during the same period. For April alone, the share price has seen a 6% rise.

Recent Developments

Bharti Airtel's upward momentum comes amid positive service offerings and business expansion developments. Recently, the telecom operator launched a partnership with Blinkit, introducing a service that delivers SIM cards to customers' homes within 10 minutes. This initiative is active in 16 cities, with plans to expand further across India.

Company Financials (Q4 FY25 Estimates)

According to information disclosed through exchange filings and reported projections, the company is expected to deliver robust earnings in Q4 of fiscal year 2025:

• Revenue: Expected to grow by 26–27% year-on-year (YoY)
• EBITDA: Projected increase of 36–38.9% YoY
• EBITDA Margins: Likely improvement driven by increased wireless subscriber additions
• Net Profits (Adjusted PAT): Estimated to rise by 89–99.2% YoY

These figures are based on expected operational strength, particularly in the India wireless segment, which continues to grow in subscriber base and average revenue per user (ARPU). ARPU for the quarter is projected to rise to ₹248 from ₹245 in the previous quarter.

Overview

Bharti Airtel has demonstrated a significant upward trend in its stock performance over various timeframes. The stock gained 50% in the past year, while returns over the past three and five years stand at 147% and 266%, respectively. The company had marked a 52-week low of ₹1,215.70 on April 18 of the previous year.

The recent collaboration and operational expansion contribute to market optimism around the company, reflected in its stock price movement. Financial projections indicate strong expected growth across key performance metrics for the upcoming quarter.