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Bharti Airtel Limited

BHARTIARTL · Communication Services

About Bharti Airtel Limited

Bharti Airtel Limited (BHARTIARTL) has been publicly traded since 2002, making it a 24-year-old public company. It operates in the Telecom Services industry within the Communication Services sector. The company is headquartered in New Delhi, India and employs approximately 28,567 people. With a market capitalization of $11.0 trillion, BHARTIARTL is one of the largest publicly traded companies.

Key Statistics

Current Price
₹1,803.40
Market Cap
₹10.99T
52-Week High
₹2,174.50
52-Week Low
₹1,612.20
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services

₹1,000 Invested

1 Year
₹1,115
+12%
3 Years
₹2,358
+136%
5 Years
₹3,139
+214%
10 Years
₹6,204
+520%
Since IPO
₹125,105
+12411%

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Annual Returns

Avg Return
+37.14%
Best Year
2003 (+360.96%)
Worst Year
2018 (-39.73%)
Positive Years
16/24
Year Return Start End
2026 -14.35% ₹2,105.60 ₹1,803.40
2025 +33.72% ₹1,574.59 ₹2,105.60
2024 +54.68% ₹1,017.97 ₹1,574.59
2023 +28.64% ₹791.35 ₹1,017.97
2022 +18.41% ₹668.32 ₹791.35
2021 +36.68% ₹488.98 ₹668.32
2020 +12.23% ₹435.71 ₹488.98
2019 +58.85% ₹274.28 ₹435.71
2018 -39.73% ₹455.08 ₹274.28
2017 +73.72% ₹261.95 ₹455.08
2016 -9.85% ₹290.59 ₹261.95
2015 -2.95% ₹299.41 ₹290.59
2014 +7.78% ₹277.79 ₹299.41
2013 +4.48% ₹265.87 ₹277.79
2012 -7.33% ₹286.90 ₹265.87
2011 -4.02% ₹298.93 ₹286.90
2010 +9.16% ₹273.85 ₹298.93
2009 -7.60% ₹296.38 ₹273.85
2008 -28.19% ₹412.73 ₹296.38
2007 +58.17% ₹260.94 ₹412.73
2006 +82.33% ₹143.11 ₹260.94
2005 +59.69% ₹89.62 ₹143.11
2004 +105.85% ₹43.54 ₹89.62
2003 +360.96% ₹9.44 ₹43.54

Valuation

BHARTIARTL currently trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 35.6, which is considered high relative to the broader market. The forward P/E of 27.0 suggests analysts expect earnings to be lower in the coming year. The price-to-book ratio stands at 8.8. The price-to-sales ratio is 5.4.

Dividends

Bharti Airtel Limited pays a dividend to shareholders with a current yield of 0.89%. This translates to $16.00 per share annually. The payout ratio of 32% indicates sustainable dividend coverage.

Risk & Volatility

BHARTIARTL has a beta of -0.06, indicating it is less volatile than the overall market. The stock's 52-week range is $1612.20 to $2174.50, and it currently trades in the lower half of its 52-week range.

Analyst Ratings

Based on 33 analyst opinions, BHARTIARTL has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target of $2346.88 suggests 30.1% upside from current levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bharti Airtel Limited do?

Bharti Airtel Limited is a Telecom Services company operating in the Communication Services sector. The company is headquartered in New Delhi, India.

What sector is BHARTIARTL in?

BHARTIARTL operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically in the Telecom Services industry.

When did BHARTIARTL go public?

Bharti Airtel Limited went public in 2002, making it a 24-year-old public company as of 2026.

How much would $1,000 invested in BHARTIARTL 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in BHARTIARTL five years ago would be worth approximately $3,139 today, representing a 213.8% return.

Does BHARTIARTL pay dividends?

Yes, Bharti Airtel Limited pays a dividend with a current yield of 0.89%, which is $16.0 per share annually.

What is BHARTIARTL's market cap?

Bharti Airtel Limited has a market capitalization of $11.0 trillion, classifying it as a mega-cap company.

What is BHARTIARTL's P/E ratio?

BHARTIARTL has a trailing P/E ratio of 35.6 and a forward P/E of 27.0, which measures how much investors are paying per dollar of earnings.

Is BHARTIARTL a buy, hold, or sell?

Based on 33 opinions, BHARTIARTL has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target is $2346.88.

Last updated: 3/14/2026