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Airtel says prepaid plan tweaks are only a trial, calls for industry-wide shift in data pricing to lift ARPU
Airtel has told analysts that its prepaid plan changes were an experiment to raise average revenue per user, not a structural pricing fix. MD Shashwat Sharma said sustained ARPU growth would require users to pay more in proportion to data consumption, arguing that India's telecom sector underprices heavy usage.
Nifty soars 11% in 10 days, but why is your portfolio not moving up?
Nifty surged 10.75% in 10 sessions, crossing 25,000, but gains remained concentrated in large-cap stocks. Foreign investor inflows boosted heavyweight shares, while midcap, smallcap and microcap indices continued declining, disappointing retail investors.
Airtel's premiumisation push comes at a cost as net subscriber additions fall 78%
Bharti Airtel's net mobile subscriber additions plunged 78% sequentially to 7.2 lakh in the September quarter after it discontinued its Rs 299 prepaid smartphone plan, pushing churn higher. However, stronger ARPU growth to Rs 271 helped offset slower additions, supporting revenue and operating profit growth.
Bharti Airtel reclaims No. 2 spot among India's most valuable companies, overtakes Jio Platforms
Bharti Airtel has reclaimed its position as India's second-most valuable listed company, overtaking Jio Platforms with a market capitalisation of Rs 13.15 lakh crore. The development follows a 31% year-on-year rise in Q2 net profit and comes amid a strong rally in benchmark indices for a seventh consecutive session.
D-St defies Asia rout! Sensex surges 1,500 pts, Nifty tops 24,900 as Diwali fireworks continue. What's ahead?
The Indian stock market defied global trends by experiencing gains, with Sensex and Nifty both rising up to 1% today. While international markets struggled, Indian equities benefitted from significant foreign investments. Mahindra & Mahindra led the charge in share price increases, although Nifty Smallcap and Midcap trended downwards. Analysts foresee ongoing strength in large-cap stocks, supported by robust earnings, and technical insights that may steer upcoming trading tactics.
Bharti Airtel shares jump 3% after Q2 net profit rises 31% YoY. What are brokerages saying?
Bharti Airtel shares rose on Friday after the telecom major reported a 31% year-on-year rise in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 8,887.5 crore. Revenue grew 17%, while ARPU improved to Rs 271. Brokerages largely remained positive, citing strong growth, improving margins and healthy cash flow generation.
Airtel profit surges 33% to Rs 9,015 crore in Q2, outpacing Jio in ARPU growth
Bharti Airtel has reported a profit surge to ₹9,015 crore in the September quarter. Average revenue per user increased to ₹271, widening the lead over Reliance Jio. The company missed analyst profit estimates due to high network operating costs impacting margins. Bharti Airtel added 1.2 million postpaid customers during this quarter but faced subscriber growth challenges. Overall revenue rose 16.7% year-on-year, indicating strong performance despite competitive pressures.
Global Market Today: Asian stocks join US selloff as AI slump deepens
South Korea’s tech-heavy Kospi Index slid 8.8% in early trading, triggering a circuit breaker, with chipmakers Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. both plunging more than 9%. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average lost 6.2%, while the MSCI Asia Pacific Index declined 2.9%. Futures pointed to losses in Taiwan, Hong Kong and China.
Stocks in news: Bharti Airtel, LIC, Titan, ONGC, Bharti Hexacom, Glenmark Pharma and Astral
Indian equity markets continued their upward trend, highlighted by the Nifty 50 gaining 576 points. Bharti Airtel, LIC, and Titan Company reported strong profit increases for the September quarter. ONGC also posted a substantial rise in consolidated profit compared to last year. In contrast, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals faced a significant decline in net profit this quarter. Overall, corporate developments are influencing investor sentiment as markets react to earnings reports.
Airtel's Gopal Vittal re-elected GSMA chair until 2028
Gopal Vittal has secured re-election as chair of the GSMA Board for the 2027-28 term, marking a decade of impactful service. With a focus on industry trust and security, he aims to shield customers and the mobile ecosystem from threats and scams. The board has also appointed Margherita Della Valle and Ralph Mupita as co-deputy chairs, highlighting a strong leadership team dedicated to enhancing global connectivity.
Jio Platforms shares climb over 3% after Q2 PAT rises 14% YoY to Rs 8,389 crore. Buy, sell or hold?
Jio Platforms reported a 14% year-on-year rise in September-quarter net profit in its first earnings announcement since listing. Subscriber additions, 5G adoption and digital services supported growth, while brokerages retained Buy ratings with target prices of Rs 1,340 and Rs 1,350.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Monday
Sensex and Nifty ended the week up about 0.5%, supported by resilient large-cap, IT and healthcare stocks. However, midcap and smallcap indices fell as much as 2% amid rising crude oil prices, inflation concerns and a global technology sell-off.
Time to be be cautious in the market, convinced about the business: 5 large-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 22%
This is the time to focus on businesses that have lived through storms like this before and come out the other side. The large, proven names are where quality is to be found, and they have lagged badly enough that the odds are now tilting in their favour. Just wait for the mood to finally turn.
FIIs hold $717 billion worth of Indian stocks, but trim exposure across 56% of Nifty 500 companies. Where are they investing?
FIIs held $717 billion worth of Nifty 500 stocks in September 2026, with private banks accounting for the largest share of their investments. While foreign investors increased exposure to sectors such as healthcare, technology and automobiles, they trimmed holdings in 56% of Nifty 500 companies over the past year.
Sensex, Nifty turn lower; broader markets crash as oil tops $116/barrel. What lies ahead?
Indian equities turned lower as crude oil prices crossed $116 per barrel, raising concerns about inflation and economic growth. While the Sensex and Nifty posted modest declines, midcap and smallcap indices fell more sharply amid weak market breadth.
Jio Platforms share price up 28% from IPO price. Here’s what these 4 brokerages are saying
Jio Platforms shares extended their post-listing rally, rising over 28% in three sessions. Nomura, Motilal Oswal, Dolat Capital and Elara Capital remain positive, citing tariff hikes, 5G monetisation, broadband expansion and digital services growth.
Jio Platforms breaks into global top 5 telcos after listing
Jio Platforms made its public listing in India, achieving a market cap of $137.3 billion. This valuation positions it as the fifth-largest telecom company worldwide, surpassing Deutsche Telekom. Global competitors like China Mobile and Verizon continue to lead in market capitalization. Jio's valuation reflects its advanced 4G and 5G networks, which differ from legacy infrastructures of global giants.
Jio Platforms shares jump 5% on Day 2 after ending 27% higher on debut day. Buy, sell or hold?
Jio Platforms shares rose further after a strong market debut, climbing over 32% above the IPO price. Nomura, Motilal Oswal and Elara Capital initiated coverage with Buy ratings, citing tariff hikes, ARPU growth and digital services opportunities.
Jio Platforms shares surge 21% on debut, overtake Airtel in market cap
Jio Platforms made a remarkable entrance in the stock market, soaring 21.4% above its IPO price on the first day of trading. Closing at ₹1,417.35, the stock surpassed Bharti Airtel in market capitalization. With a staggering 22 times oversubscription, the IPO attracted considerable institutional backing. At the launch event, executive director Anant Ambani recognized the invaluable support from millions of subscribers.
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