Archive · 20 Aug 2025
India Telecom Sector Sees Steady Growth in Q1 FY26
The Indian telecom industry is doing well.
Reliance Jio gained a lot of new customers, and Airtel also grew, while Vodafone Idea lost a few.
Companies are making more money per customer (ARPU) because of more people using smartphones and faster 5G networks.
Airtel has the highest ARPU, followed by Jio and Vodafone Idea.
5G is becoming more popular, with many people using it on both Jio and Airtel.
Indian telecom sector shows steady growth in Q1 FY26, according to a Centrum report.
Reliance Jio added 9.9 million new subscribers, reaching 498.1 million total.
Bharti Airtel added 1.2 million subscribers, while Vodafone Idea lost 0.5 million.
ARPU improved: Airtel's ₹250, Jio's ₹209, and Vodafone Idea's ₹165.
5G adoption is accelerating, with Jio at 213 million and Airtel at 152 million subscribers.
- Who
- Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and tower providers.
- What
- The Indian telecom sector's performance in Q1 FY26, including subscriber growth and ARPU.
- When
- Q1 FY26
- Where
- India
- Why
- To show the financial and subscriber growth of the telecom industry.
- Reliance Jio New Subscribers
- 9.9 million
- Airtel ARPU
- ₹250
- Jio ARPU
- ₹209
- Vodafone Idea ARPU
- ₹165
- Jio 5G Subscribers
- 213 million
- Airtel 5G Subscribers
- 152 million
