Indus Towers Reports Rs 81.88 bn Revenue, Up 9.7 per cent in Q2 FY26

03 Nov 2025 CW Team

Indus Towers reported consolidated revenue of Rs 81.88 billion for Q2 FY26, marking a 9.7 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth. Consolidated EBITDA stood at Rs 46.13 billion, down 6 per cent Y-o-Y, while net profit declined 17.3 per cent to Rs 18.39 billion. The company’s EBITDA margin remained healthy at 56.3 per cent.

The company ended the quarter with a total tower base of 256,074 and a closing sharing factor of 1.62. Return on Capital Employed improved to 26.3 per cent, while Return on Equity (post-tax) remained steady at 29 per cent.

Prachur Sah, Managing Director and CEO, Indus Towers, said the company’s strong tower additions and focus on cost efficiency continue to support profitability. He added that Indus Towers’ planned expansion into Africa will strengthen its long-term growth trajectory and extend its proven operational capabilities to new markets.

The company also plans to enhance automation and AI adoption to boost efficiency and service quality, reinforcing its position as a leader in India’s telecom infrastructure sector.

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