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Bharti Airtel Limited

BHARTIARTL · Communication Services

About Bharti Airtel Limited (BHARTIARTL)

Bharti Airtel Limited is a Telecom Services company operating in the Communication Services sector.

BHARTIARTL trades on the Indian stock exchanges (NSE/BSE) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services

Key Statistics

Current Price
₹1,802.10
Market Cap
₹10.98T
52-Week High
₹2,174.50
52-Week Low
₹1,660.00
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services

₹1,000 Invested in Bharti Airtel Limited (BHARTIARTL)

1 Year
₹1,110
+11%
3 Years
₹2,447
+145%
5 Years
₹3,189
+219%
10 Years
₹6,693
+569%
Since IPO
₹125,015
+12402%

How much would ₹1,000 invested in BHARTIARTL be worth today?

What would ₹1,000 invested in BHARTIARTL 1 year ago be worth today?

A ₹1,000 investment in Bharti Airtel Limited (BHARTIARTL) in 2025 would be worth ₹1,110 as of May 2026, representing a +11.0% total return.

What would ₹1,000 invested in BHARTIARTL 3 years ago be worth today?

A ₹1,000 investment in Bharti Airtel Limited (BHARTIARTL) in 2023 would be worth ₹2,447 as of May 2026, representing a +144.7% total return.

What would ₹1,000 invested in BHARTIARTL 5 years ago be worth today?

A ₹1,000 investment in Bharti Airtel Limited (BHARTIARTL) in 2021 would be worth ₹3,189 as of May 2026, representing a +218.9% total return.

What would ₹1,000 invested in BHARTIARTL 10 years ago be worth today?

A ₹1,000 investment in Bharti Airtel Limited (BHARTIARTL) in 2016 would be worth ₹6,693 as of May 2026, representing a +569.3% total return.

What would ₹1,000 invested in BHARTIARTL at IPO be worth today?

A ₹1,000 investment in Bharti Airtel Limited (BHARTIARTL) at IPO would be worth ₹125,015 as of May 2026, representing a +12401.5% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+2.15%
Positive Months
163
57% of 284
Negative Months
120
42% of 284
Data Period
23+ years
284 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Aug 2003 (+36.8%)
Best month on avg: July (+6.6%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 2009 (-30.1%)
Worst month on avg: February (-1.1%)

Over the past 23+ years (284 months), Bharti Airtel Limited (BHARTIARTL) has averaged a monthly return of +2.15% with a median return of +2.05%. The stock had 163 positive months (57%) and 120 negative months (42%). The best month in BHARTIARTL's history was August 2003 with a +36.8% return, while the worst was October 2009 at -30.1%. Historically, July tends to be the strongest month (averaging +6.6%), and February the weakest (-1.1%).

BHARTIARTL's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 4 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2003 with a cumulative return of +171.2%, and the worst was 2018 at -46.2%.

Annual Returns

Over 24 years of trading history, Bharti Airtel Limited (BHARTIARTL) has delivered an average annual return of +37.14% with a median return of +15.32%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +24.46%. The stock posted gains in 16 years (67%) and losses in 8 years (33%).

BHARTIARTL's best year was 2003 with a +360.96% gain, while the worst was 2018 at -39.73%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. BHARTIARTL achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 13 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 3 years.

Avg Return
+37.14%
Best Year
2003 (+360.96%)
Worst Year
2018 (-39.73%)
Positive Years
16/24
Year Return Start End
2026 -14.41% ₹2,105.60 ₹1,802.10
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

Frequently Asked Questions: BHARTIARTL

What sector is BHARTIARTL in?

BHARTIARTL operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically in the Telecom Services industry. This sector includes telecom companies, media firms, and interactive entertainment businesses.

How has BHARTIARTL performed historically?

Over 24 years of trading history, BHARTIARTL has posted gains in 16 years (67% of the time). The best year was 2003 with a +361.0% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in BHARTIARTL?

You can invest in BHARTIARTL through any brokerage account that offers access to Indian exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold BHARTIARTL.

Last updated: 3/24/2026