Bharti Airtel Share Price Rises After Strong Q2 Results, Indus Towers Stake Hike; Motilal Oswal Maintains ‘Buy

Shares of Bharti Airtel soared during intraday trading on November 4, reaching a peak of Rs 2,135.75. The surge came after the company announced its September quarter (Q2FY26) results, with the stock opening at Rs 2,100, reflecting a 3% increase from the previous close of Rs 2,073.75. Investors reacted positively to the telecom giant reporting an 89% year-on-year rise in consolidated profit for the quarter.

Bharti Airtel Plans 5% Stake Increase in Indus Towers

In a strategic move, Bharti Airtel announced plans to increase its stake in Indus Towers by up to 5%. The acquisition will be carried out in multiple tranches over time, a decision that appears to have boosted investor confidence in Airtel's stock.

Bharti Airtel Share Price Today

On November 4, 2025, shares of Bharti Airtel Ltd were trading higher, reflecting positive investor sentiment. As of 2:12 pm, the stock was priced at Rs 2,105.20, up Rs 31.20, or 1.50%, from the previous close.

The stock opened the trading session at Rs 2,107.00 and touched an intraday high of Rs 2,135.60. During the session, the stock also recorded an intraday low of Rs 2,103.50

Indus Towers Share Price Today

Indus Towers also saw gains following the announcement, with its shares climbing nearly 4% to reach an intraday high of Rs 396.95 as of 2.11 pm. The stock opened at Rs 389.65, compared to its previous close of Rs 382.70.

The board of Bharti Airtel approved the acquisition of an additional 5% stake in Indus Towers. According to a company filing on November 3, a special committee authorised by the board granted approval for the stake increase.

Bharti Airtel highlighted Indus Towers as a critical infrastructure provider for the telecom sector. "Given its strategic importance," the company stated, "it is prudent to consolidate our stake while balancing cash flow requirements for capital expenditure and dividends."

Should You Buy Bharti Airtel Stock? Check Motilal Oswal's Rating

Motilal Oswal has reaffirmed its 'Buy' rating on Bharti Airtel, assigning a target price of Rs 2,400, indicating a potential upside of 16% from current levels. The brokerage highlighted that Airtel's operational performance remains robust, supported by improved subscriber quality, rising average revenue per user (ARPU), and stable pricing trends.

"Earnings growth continues to benefit from premium customer additions, network efficiency, and calibrated capital expenditure (capex)," Motilal Oswal said in its note, emphasising the company's strong fundamentals and growth trajectory.

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