Bharti Airtel Shares to Trade Ex-Date on July 18: What You Need to Know?

On July 18, 2025, Bharti Airtel shares will trade ex-date, meaning that the shareholders registered in the company’s books will be eligible for the cumulative ₹16 final dividend.

Bharti Airtel Ltd said in an exchange filing, “The Board has considered and recommended a final dividend of Rs.16/- per fully paid-up equity share of face value Rs. 5/- each; and Rs. 4/- per partly paid-up equity share of face value Rs. 5/- each (paid-up value Rs.1.25/- per share) for the financial year 2024-25. The dividend is in proportion to the amount paid-up on each equity share of face value Rs. 5/- each. The above final dividend, if approved by the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting ('AGM'), shall be credited within 30 days from the date of AGM.”

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Bharti Airtel Management Take on FY25 Earnings 

In a statement, Gopal Vittal, Vice- Chairman and MD, said: We ended FY 25 on a strong note with consolidated revenue of 47,876 crore, growing 6.1%. India revenue increased by 6%. Africa continued its underlying performance even as there was steadiness on currency. India Mobile business grew by 1.3% sequentially, despite having 2 less days in the quarter. Growth was driven by premiumization. We added 6.6 million smartphone users and maintained an industry-leading ARPU of Rs. 245.

Our Homes business saw step up in customer net additions, resulting in sequential revenue growth of 5.8%. Our IPTV services are now live in over 2000 cities, enhancing large screen viewing experience for customers. Airtel business revenue moderation was inline with our strategy outlined last quarter to shed our low margin wholesale business while underlying growth continues to remain steady. Our balance sheet is solid, supported by strong cash generation, disciplined capital spending, and ongoing debt reduction. We prepaid INR 5,985 crore of high-cost spectrum dues in the last quarter with prepayment of over INR 42K crores in last two years..

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