Bharti Airtel becomes India's second most valuable company
Airtel achieves major feat with a market capitalization of ₹13.15 lakh crore, overtaking Jio Platforms
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
7 November 2026, 12:57 am · Updated 1:06 am · 2 min read
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Bharti Airtel has reclaimed its position as the second most valuable listed company in the country. The company achieved this milestone by overtaking Jio Platforms. According to a report by The Economic Times, Airtel's market capitalization has now reached ₹13.15 lakh crore, placing it among the most significant companies in the Indian market.
This important development has been observed in the context of Airtel's second quarter (Q2) financial results. The company recorded a significant year-on-year increase of 31% in its fourth quarter net profit. This surge in profit has proven to be a key factor in increasing the company's market value.
Strong momentum is also being seen in other market indices. According to The Economic Times, the benchmark index has witnessed a strong rally for the seventh consecutive session. This positive trend in the stock market, combined with Airtel's robust financial results, has helped the company move ahead of Jio Platforms.
This sequence of events demonstrates that the telecom giant has re-established its strong grip on the market. The 31% increase in profit and the massive jump in market cap also reflect investor confidence. Overtaking a major company like Jio Platforms is considered a significant success for Airtel.
Amidst these changing market equations, Airtel's valuation of ₹13.15 lakh crore secures its place among the top-tier listed shares of the Indian stock market. This performance by the company has created a new competitive situation in the telecom industry. According to The Economic Times, all these changes are directly linked to current market dynamics and the company's economic improvements.
Bharti Airtel has been a leading telecom service provider in India, operating in mobile services and other telecom-related businesses. It has been recognized as one of the country's largest network operators and has played a significant role in the Indian telecom sector for a long time.
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