Bharti Airtel (BHARTIARTL) Share Price falls 2.76% to Rs 1,830 in today’s decline

Published:   31 August 2026 at 3:33:21 PM IST

Bharti Airtel Share Price moved lower on 31 August 2026, with the stock closing at Rs 1,830 after a decline of 2.76%. Bharti Airtel carries a market capitalisation of Rs 11,74,585.24 crore, placing it in the Large Cap category. The move is relevant because the session saw a lower close without any company-specific catalyst in the supplied data, so the event is best understood through today’s price action, valuation context and telecom sector comparison. For readers tracking Bharti Airtel Share Price Today, the latest move adds another data point to the ongoing Bharti Airtel Stock News flow on Univest.

At the headline level, this is a straightforward Bharti Airtel Share Price fall rather than a broad company event. The stock opened at Rs 1,882, touched Rs 1,895.55 during the session, and slipped to a low and closing price of Rs 1,830. The supplied data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific trigger. That makes the move important for Bharti Airtel Share Price News readers who want the exact numbers first, then the valuation and sector backdrop. On Univest, the same update is best read as a factual Bharti Airtel Share Price Update rather than a prediction-led note.

Bharti Airtel (BHARTIARTL) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 1,830
Previous Close	Rs 1,882
Today's Move	-Rs 52.00 (-2.76%)
Open	Rs 1,882
High	Rs 1,895.55
Low	Rs 1,830
Turnover	Rs 74.32 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 11,74,585.24 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

Bharti Airtel Share Price Today reflects a lower finish of Rs 1,830 compared with the previous close of Rs 1,882. The stock declined Rs 52 or 2.76% in the session. It opened at Rs 1,882, matched the previous close at the open, rose to an intraday high of Rs 1,895.55, and then moved to an intraday low of Rs 1,830, which also became the closing price. The entire session therefore shows a range of Rs 65.55 between the day high and day low, with the final print at the session low.

Turnover stood at Rs 74.32 crore. That is a factual traded-value metric and should be read as part of the day’s market record, not as an explanation for the price move. Because Bharti Airtel is classified as a Large Cap company, the session’s decline is best viewed in the context of a very large listed telecom business whose market value remains above Rs 11.74 lakh crore. For market participants scanning Bharti Airtel Share News or Bharti Airtel Stock Falling Today, the key fact is simple: the share price ended below the prior close after briefly trading above it during the day. The next section of Bharti Airtel Stock Analysis therefore shifts to valuation and fundamentals, which are the more durable context for such a move.

Bharti Airtel (BHARTIARTL) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 11,74,585.24 crore
P/E Ratio	40.62x
P/B Ratio	6.28x
ROE	25.8%
ROCE	25.05%
EPS	Rs 46.33
Book Value Per Share	Rs 299.48
Dividend Yield	1.28%

For readers searching Bharti Airtel Fundamental Analysis or Bharti Airtel Latest News, the key interpretation is that valuation and profitability sit together in the current dataset. A P/E of 40.62 and P/B of 6.28 place the stock at a richer multiple than several telecom peers in the supplied set, while ROE and ROCE both remain above 25%. The EPS of Rs 46.33 and book value of Rs 299.48 provide additional reference points for per-share economics, and the dividend yield of 1.28% adds a small income component to the profile. Univest readers should note that today’s decline occurred against a backdrop of clearly defined fundamentals rather than in isolation.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Telecom
Industry	Telecommunication – Service Provider
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	40.62x
Benchmark Median P/E	37.8x
Benchmark Average P/E	45.59x
Benchmark P/E Range	0.13x to 202.94x
Company P/B Ratio	6.28x
Benchmark Median P/B	2.15x
Benchmark Average P/B	2.48x
Company ROE	25.8%
Benchmark Median ROE	0%
Benchmark Average ROE	6.3%
Company ROCE	25.05%
Benchmark Median ROCE	15.75%
Benchmark Average ROCE	23.71%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 11,74,585.24 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 1,874.54 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 1,05,331.86 crore

Bharti Airtel operates in the Telecom sector and the Telecommunication – Service Provider industry. In the supplied benchmark scope, the comparison set covers 15 companies from the same industry. Bharti Airtel’s P/E of 40.62 sits above the benchmark median of 37.8 and below the benchmark average of 45.59. Its P/B of 6.28 is well above the benchmark median of 2.15 and above the benchmark average of 2.48. ROE at 25.8% is above the benchmark average of 6.3%, while ROCE at 25.05% is above the benchmark average of 23.71%. These comparisons help frame how the market values the company relative to the same-industry set.

The benchmark market-cap data also matters. The peer set median market capitalisation is Rs 1,874.54 crore, while Bharti Airtel’s market capitalisation is Rs 11,74,585.24 crore. That places the company far above the central tendency of the set and confirms its scale within the listed telecom universe. For readers following Bharti Airtel Stock News, the sector takeaway is that today’s Bharti Airtel Share Price decline happened while the company continued to sit at a premium valuation versus the broader industry sample. Univest users often look at this section to understand whether a lower close changes the bigger picture; in this case, the benchmark data shows the company remains positioned well above the industry median on quality metrics and valuation multiples alike.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Vodafone Idea	IDEA	1,58,830.89	4.25	-4.02	0	46.77
Indus Towers	INDUSTOWER	99,933.61	13.97	2.42	19.82	30.51
Bharti Hexacom	BHARTIHEXA	77,550	42.52	10.14	26.47	29.3
Tata Communications	TATACOMM	48,314.89	51.08	13.83	31.66	15.75
Railtel Corporation Of India	RAILTEL	8,949.37	25.87	3.85	16.25	23.03

Bharti Airtel Share Price can also be read against listed telecom peers supplied in the dataset. Compared with Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel’s P/E of 40.62 is higher than 4.25, its P/B of 6.28 is above -4.02, and its ROE of 25.8% is above 0. Indus Towers shows a lower P/E of 13.97 and a lower P/B of 2.42, while its ROCE of 30.51% is above Bharti Airtel’s 25.05%. Bharti Hexacom carries a slightly higher ROE of 26.47% and ROCE of 29.3%, with a P/E of 42.52 and P/B of 10.14.

Against Tata Communications, Bharti Airtel’s P/E of 40.62 is below 51.08 and its P/B of 6.28 is below 13.83, while ROE of 25.8% is below 31.66%. Against Railtel Corporation Of India, Bharti Airtel’s market capitalisation is much larger than Rs 8,949.37 crore, and its P/E and P/B are also above Railtel’s 25.87 and 3.85. For Bharti Airtel Share Price Today readers, the comparison suggests the stock trades at a premium to several peers on valuation, while its profitability metrics remain strong within the set.

Why Investors Are Watching Bharti Airtel

• Bharti Airtel Share Price fell 2.76% to Rs 1,830 from the previous close of Rs 1,882.
• The session range was Rs 1,895.55 to Rs 1,830, and the stock closed at the day low.
• Market capitalisation stands at Rs 11,74,585.24 crore, keeping Bharti Airtel in the Large Cap category.
• P/E is 40.62, P/B is 6.28, ROE is 25.8% and ROCE is 25.05%.
• Compared with the benchmark scope of 15 same-industry companies, Bharti Airtel trades above the median on P/E and P/B.

About Bharti Airtel

Bharti Airtel operates in the Telecom sector and the Telecommunication – Service Provider industry. The supplied data identifies it as a Large Cap company with a market capitalisation of Rs 11,74,585.24 crore. The business description in this article is intentionally to the verified sector and industry classification, along with the financial and market metrics supplied in the record. That keeps the note factual and aligned with the source data used by Univest.

For readers using Bharti Airtel Share Price pages on Univest, the company profile sits alongside the day’s price move, valuation metrics and sector comparisons. This makes the article useful both as Bharti Airtel Stock News and as a compact research snapshot for follow-up tracking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Bharti Airtel Share Price fall today?

Ans.  Bharti Airtel Share Price fell 2.76% to Rs 1,830 from Rs 1,882. The supplied data confirms the decline, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst for today’s move. The previous close was Rs 1,882.

What is Bharti Airtel Share Price Today?

Ans.  Bharti Airtel Share Price Today is Rs 1,830. The stock opened at Rs 1,882, touched a high of Rs 1,895.55 and ended lower by Rs 52 in the session. The previous close was Rs 1,882.

What is Bharti Airtel market capitalisation?

Ans.  Bharti Airtel’s market capitalisation is Rs 11,74,585.24 crore. The supplied category is Large Cap, which reflects the company’s scale in the listed telecom universe. The company operates in the Telecom sector.

What do Bharti Airtel valuation ratios show?

Ans.  Bharti Airtel has a P/E of 40.62 and a P/B of 6.28. These valuations sit above the industry median in the supplied benchmark set, while ROE and ROCE remain above 25%.

How do Bharti Airtel fundamentals compare with peers?

Ans.  Bharti Airtel’s ROE of 25.8% and ROCE of 25.05% compare well within the telecom set, though peers such as Bharti Hexacom and Tata Communications show higher ROE in the supplied data.

What is Bharti Airtel EPS and book value?

Ans.  Bharti Airtel’s EPS is Rs 46.33 and book value per share is Rs 299.48. EPS shows earnings attributable to each share, while book value shows the accounting net worth behind each share.

How does Bharti Airtel compare with telecom benchmarks?

Ans.  In the 15-company same-industry benchmark, Bharti Airtel’s P/E of 40.62 is above the median of 37.8 and its P/B of 6.28 is above the median of 2.15, while ROE is above the benchmark average.