Bharti Airtel Q3 preview: Update on AGR issue, details of fund raising eyed

In December 2019, both Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea raised tariffs by around 15-47 per cent across packs, which is likely to translate into FY21 revenue and Ebitda upgrade

Bharti Airtel is likely to report single-digit revenue growth when it reports results for the quarter ended December 2019 (Q3FY20) on Tuesday, largely on the back of tariff hikes and growth in average revenue per user (ARPU). However, they are also penciling in loss of more than Rs 700 crore for the telecom operator. AGR issue outcome, the company's capital-raising plans and timeline, as well as the network expansion plans, will be the key things to watch out for in the management commentary.

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