Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel reported a higher quarterly profit on Thursday, as last year's tariff hikes continued to uplift its per-user revenue and helped by a one-time gain.

Bharti Airtel share price surged 3% following a significant increase in net profit to Rs 14,781 crore for the third quarter, driven by robust growth in both India and Africa. The company's operating revenues grew 19% year-on-year,

Shares of Bharti Airtel on Friday morning surged over 5 per cent after the firm reported more than five-fold jump in consolidated net profit for the quarter ended December 31, 2024