Airtel Q2 net up 168%, announces roadmap for leadership transition

Bharti Airtel’s Q2 earnings surged by 168%, driven by higher tariffs and robust growth in India and Africa, reaching net profits of Rs 3,593 crore. COO Shashwat Sharma will be promoted to CEO and MD from January 2026. The increase in average revenue per user and strategic initiatives in digital businesses contributed to the impressive performance.