Airtel Shares Surge: Airtel's share price reached ₹2,009.80, with a 2% increase. The stock has shown remarkable performance so far in 2025.
Airtel Share: Bharti Airtel shares made history on Thursday, demonstrating exceptional performance in the stock market. The company's stock crossed ₹2000 for the first time, setting a new benchmark for returns for investors. Airtel's share has gained 27 percent so far this year, which is four times more than the average 6 percent return of the BSE Sensex.
Strong Surge in Share Price
On the BSE, Airtel's share reached ₹2,009.80 on Thursday, its highest level ever. Simultaneously, the company's partly-paid shares also climbed to ₹1,532.90. These shares have also witnessed a rise of nearly 30 percent this year. Due to this strength, the company's market capitalization exceeded ₹12 trillion for the first time.
Airtel Touches ₹12 Trillion Market Cap
Bharti Airtel has now joined the select group of companies in the country with a market capitalization exceeding ₹12 lakh crore. This club already includes giants like Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, and Tata Consultancy Services. Reliance leads with a market cap of ₹19.96 trillion, followed by HDFC Bank at ₹15.26 trillion, and TCS at a market value of ₹12.46 trillion. Airtel has achieved a major milestone by reaching fourth place.
5G Transforms the Game
Experts believe that Airtel's strength is not just a reflection of the stock market trends, but is also significantly influenced by the company's strategy and forward-looking investments. Airtel invested heavily in 5G networks in time, and it is now reaping the benefits. The number of 5G users in the country is constantly increasing. According to a report, by the end of last year, around 29 crore mobile users in India had connected to 5G networks.
Investor Enthusiasm
The average revenue per user (ARPU) figure in the telecom sector also seems to be in Airtel's favor. According to experts, ARPU could increase by approximately 12 percent annually over the next 3 to 5 years. This will increase the income of companies and also increase profits. Investors are expecting this increasing profit, which is why the upward trend in shares continues.
5G Users Could Reach 98 Crore by 2030
Analysts estimate that the number of 5G users in India could reach 98 crore by the year 2030. This means that approximately 75 percent of the country's mobile users will be on the 5G network. This increasing demand will directly impact the income of telecom companies, especially those that have already invested in this infrastructure. Airtel appears to be leading the race.
Tariff Hike in Preparation
Another good news for the telecom sector is that tariffs could increase by around 15 percent next year, i.e., in 2026. An increase in tariffs will directly boost the earnings of companies. Airtel's strategy so far has been to offer premium services and price them accordingly. In such a situation, it is less likely to incur losses due to the increase in tariffs, but rather will benefit from it.
Continuous Growth in Customer Numbers
Airtel's 5G network has now reached many major cities in the country, and the company has also rapidly expanded its network in rural areas. There is a continuous increase in the number of customers. According to the latest report from TRAI, Airtel remains the second-largest mobile service provider in the country and its market share is also continuously increasing.
Improvement Seen in Business Model
Airtel has not only invested heavily in its network in the last few years, but has also changed its business model. By entering new areas such as digital services, fiber-to-home connections, Airtel Payments Bank, and data centers, the company has diversified its revenue sources. This is generating income from other areas as well, and it has established itself as a reliable company in the stock market.
