Short term swing trade | Buy NSE: BHARTIARTL | 5-6% target | Indian stock trading idea on 21 Oct 2025

NOTE

 

  • Closing Price: ₹2,052 (as of Oct 20, 2025)

  • StopLoss*: Apply on the daily close. After the first target, reset the StopLoss to your buying price.

  • Duration^: Approximate holding period based on the active trading days (excluding market holidays). Actual holding may vary with the market conditions.

  • Upside Potential#: Based on median of the suggested buy range.

Bharti Airtel Limited is a leading telecom company based in New Delhi, India, offering mobile, broadband, and digital TV services across India, Africa, and South Asia. It provides 2G–5G connectivity, home broadband, enterprise solutions (cloud, IoT, cybersecurity), and DTH services. Incorporated in 1995, it was formerly known as Bharti Tele-Ventures Limited.

 

Website: https://www.airtel.in/

Q1 FY26 Earnings Call Summary & Financial Highlights

Earnings Call Summary

 

  • Strong Quarter Results: Total revenue at ₹49,463 crores; India business revenue at ₹33,820 crores; profit margin improved to 51.4%; company repaid $1 billion debt; cash flow generation strong at ₹11,928 crores.​
  • Growing Customer Base: Added 1.2 million new customers; 3.9 million new smartphone users joined; postpaid (premium) customers grew by 0.7 million; 5G users reached 152 million; average revenue per user at ₹250.​
  • Home Broadband Booming: Added record 939,000 home internet customers in one quarter; wireless home internet (FWA) added 540,000 customers; expanding fiber network faster (now 2.5 million homes per quarter) across 2,500 cities.​
  • Digital Services Growing: Airtel Finance offering loans and credit cards gaining popularity; Airtel Payments Bank has 98 million monthly active users; deposits grew 29% to ₹3,750 crores; digital revenue up 27% year-on-year.​
  • Green & Inclusive: 64% of telecom towers now run on renewable energy; women employees increased to 19% from 11% two years ago; launched scholarship program with majority female beneficiaries; deployed 1,830 new sites.​

Financial Highlights

 

Metric Q1 FY26 Q4 FY25 Q1 FY25 Key Change
Consolidated Revenue ₹49,463 cr Not disclosed Lower Growth QoQ and YoY​
India Revenue (ex-Indus) ₹33,820 cr Not disclosed Lower Growth QoQ and YoY​
EBITDAAL Margin 51.40% ~50.75% Lower +65 bps QoQ​
Operating Free Cash Flow ₹11,928 cr Not disclosed Lower Strong generation​
Mobile ARPU ₹ 250 ~₹248 Lower Up ₹2 QoQ
5G Customers 152 million Not disclosed Much Lower Significant expansion; handling 36% network traffic​

Q1 FY26 Earnings Call Summary & Financial Highlights

Earnings Call Summary

 

  • Strong Quarter Results: Total revenue at ₹49,463 crores; India business revenue at ₹33,820 crores; profit margin improved to 51.4%; company repaid $1 billion debt; cash flow generation strong at ₹11,928 crores.​
  • Growing Customer Base: Added 1.2 million new customers; 3.9 million new smartphone users joined; postpaid (premium) customers grew by 0.7 million; 5G users reached 152 million; average revenue per user at ₹250.​
  • Home Broadband Booming: Added record 939,000 home internet customers in one quarter; wireless home internet (FWA) added 540,000 customers; expanding fiber network faster (now 2.5 million homes per quarter) across 2,500 cities.​
  • Digital Services Growing: Airtel Finance offering loans and credit cards gaining popularity; Airtel Payments Bank has 98 million monthly active users; deposits grew 29% to ₹3,750 crores; digital revenue up 27% year-on-year.​
  • Green & Inclusive: 64% of telecom towers now run on renewable energy; women employees increased to 19% from 11% two years ago; launched scholarship program with majority female beneficiaries; deployed 1,830 new sites.​

Financial Highlights

 

Metric Q1 FY26 Q4 FY25 Q1 FY25 Key Change
Consolidated Revenue ₹49,463 cr Not disclosed Lower Growth QoQ and YoY​
India Revenue (ex-Indus) ₹33,820 cr Not disclosed Lower Growth QoQ and YoY​
EBITDAAL Margin 51.40% ~50.75% Lower +65 bps QoQ​
Operating Free Cash Flow ₹11,928 cr Not disclosed Lower Strong generation​
Mobile ARPU ₹ 250 ~₹248 Lower Up ₹2 QoQ
5G Customers 152 million Not disclosed Much Lower Significant expansion; handling 36% network traffic​

Price Performance & Volume Analysis

Price Performance

 

Volume Analysis

 

Price Performance & Volume Analysis

Price Performance

 

Volume Analysis

 

Technical Analysis

Key Observations

 

  • The stock is in a strong uptrend, consistently forming higher highs and lows.
  • After two consecutive rounding bottom breakouts, the price has reached a new all-time high.
  • This bullish momentum is likely to continue, pushing the price even higher in the coming days.

Technical Image - Daily Timeframe

 

Technical Analysis

Key Observations

 

  • The stock is in a strong uptrend, consistently forming higher highs and lows.
  • After two consecutive rounding bottom breakouts, the price has reached a new all-time high.
  • This bullish momentum is likely to continue, pushing the price even higher in the coming days.

Technical Image - Daily Timeframe

 

Technical Indicators

Oscillators

Indicator Value Zone
RSI-14 75.53 Overbought
CCI-14 242.35 Overbought
MFI 70.61 Neutral
ROC 9.85 Positive
Stochastic %K 90.45 Overbought
William %R -2.63 Overbought

Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs)

EMA Value Stock Position
5 EMA 2000 Above
10 EMA 1974 Above
20 EMA 1950 Above
50 EMA 1928 Above
100 EMA 1895 Above
200 EMA 1810 Above

Technical Indicators

Oscillators

Indicator Value Zone
RSI-14 75.53 Overbought
CCI-14 242.35 Overbought
MFI 70.61 Neutral
ROC 9.85 Positive
Stochastic %K 90.45 Overbought
William %R -2.63 Overbought

Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs)

EMA Value Stock Position
5 EMA 2000 Above
10 EMA 1974 Above
20 EMA 1950 Above
50 EMA 1928 Above
100 EMA 1895 Above
200 EMA 1810 Above

Conclusion

Bharti Airtel Stock Price Forecast

 

Based on our swing trading tips in nse and bse stocks, the Bharti Airtel Stock Price target will be INR 2120 - INR 2150 in the next 10-12 trading sessions.

Conclusion

Bharti Airtel Stock Price Forecast

 

Based on our swing trading tips in nse and bse stocks, the Bharti Airtel Stock Price target will be INR 2120 - INR 2150 in the next 10-12 trading sessions.

Analyst Summary

The research analysis is prepared by Arijit Banerjee, CMT, CFTe. He is a veteran trader and an active investor having in-depth knowledge in financial market research, advanced technical analysis, market cycle, algorithmic trading and portfolio management. Arijit is a Chartered Market Technician (CMT) accredited by CMT Association USA, the leading global authority of Technical Analysis and has been honoured by Certified Financial Technician (CFTe) from the International Federation of Technical Analysts, USA. SEBI, the regulatory body of Indian financial market also recognizes him as a Research Analyst (INH300006582).

The views expressed herein are based solely on information available publicly/internal data/other sources believed to be reliable, but is not necessarily all-inclusive and is not guaranteed as to accuracy. The recommendations provided herein is solely for informational purposes and are not intended to be and must not be taken alone as the basis for an investment/trading decision. Trading and investing are subject to market risk and the securities discussed and opinions expressed herein may not be suitable for all investors. To read the full disclosure, please click here.

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