Bharti Airtel (BHARTIARTL) Share Price falls 2.18% to Rs 1,791 in today's decline

Published:   24 September 2026 at 3:33:03 PM IST

Bharti Airtel Share Price fell today, with the stock closing at Rs 1,791 after a 2.18% decline. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 11,34,017.74 crore, which keeps Bharti Airtel in the Large Cap category. The move brings Bharti Airtel Share Price Today below the previous close of Rs 1,830.95 and puts Bharti Airtel Stock News firmly in focus for investors tracking price action in the telecom space.

The supplied data confirms the price event but does not establish a company-specific catalyst. What is clear is the exact move: the share price fell by Rs 39.95, with the session opening and high both at Rs 1831.5 and the low matching the closing price at Rs 1791. For readers following Bharti Airtel Share Price Today, the combination of a lower close, a flat intraday high relative to the open and the day’s range makes this a noteworthy stock market update. Univest is tracking the stock as part of today’s market movers and stock news coverage.

This Bharti Airtel Share Price news matters because it ties together price action, valuation and sector context rather than relying on speculation. The current reading can be compared with the company’s P/E ratio of 39.52, P/B ratio of 6.11, ROE of 25.8, ROCE of 25.05, EPS of 46.33 and book value of Rs 299.48. The dividend yield stands at 1.31%. Taken together, these figures help frame the stock’s current market setup and why Bharti Airtel Stock News is drawing attention today.

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

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 1,791
Previous Close	Rs 1,830.95
Today's Move	-Rs 39.95 (-2.18%)
Open	Rs 1,831.5
High	Rs 1,831.5
Low	Rs 1,791
Turnover	Rs 508.73 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 11,34,017.74 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

Bharti Airtel Share Price Today showed a clear intraday decline from the previous close of Rs 1,830.95 to Rs 1,791. The stock opened at Rs 1,831.5, touched the same level as its day high, and then moved down to a day low of Rs 1,791, which also became the closing price. That leaves a day change of Rs -39.95 and a day change percent of -2.18%. The session turnover stands at Rs 508.73 crore.

In simple terms, the day’s numbers show that Bharti Airtel Share Price fell from the opening level and ended at the low point of the session. The movement was broad enough to matter for short-term market tracking, especially because the company is classified as a Large Cap with a market capitalisation of Rs 11,34,017.74 crore. For investors scanning Bharti Airtel Stock News, the important takeaway is the exact scale of the decline, the session range and the size of the company. Bharti Airtel Share Price Fall therefore reflects a measurable price move, not an assumed narrative. The next useful lens is the company’s financial quality and valuation context.

Bharti Airtel (BHARTIARTL) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 11,34,017.74 crore
P/E Ratio	39.52x
P/B Ratio	6.11x
ROE	25.8%
ROCE	25.05%
EPS	Rs 46.33
Book Value Per Share	Rs 299.48
Dividend Yield	1.31%

Profitability metrics are also important. ROE stands at 25.8 and ROCE at 25.05, both useful markers when assessing how efficiently the company is generating returns on equity and capital employed. The dividend yield is 1.31%, which is historical/current data rather than a payout assurance. For Bharti Airtel Share Price, these numbers help explain why the stock is watched closely even on days when the share price falls. Bharti Airtel Fundamental Analysis shows a large, profitable telecom business with valuation ratios that sit above the industry median, which makes today’s move part of a wider market discussion around price, earnings and book value. That context also matters for Bharti Airtel Stock Analysis on Univest.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Telecom
Industry	Telecommunication – Service Provider
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	39.52x
Benchmark Median P/E	37.46x
Benchmark Average P/E	43.4x
Benchmark P/E Range	0.12x to 185.65x
Company P/B Ratio	6.11x
Benchmark Median P/B	2.46x
Benchmark Average P/B	2.47x
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 11,34,017.74 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 1,771.87 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 1,02,201.08 crore

Bharti Airtel operates in Telecom, within the Telecommunication – Service Provider industry. The sector snapshot covers the same industry and includes 15 companies. On that benchmark, Bharti Airtel’s P/E of 39.52 sits above the median of 37.46 and below the average of 43.4. Its P/B of 6.11 is also above the median of 2.46 and above the average of 2.47. ROE of 25.8 is well above the benchmark median of 0 and above the average of 6.3, while ROCE of 25.05 is above the benchmark median of 15.75 and above the average of 23.71.

The market capitalisation benchmark for the same industry shows a median of Rs 1,771.87 crore and an average of Rs 1,02,201.08 crore, with a range from Rs 3.82 crore to Rs 11,34,017.74 crore. Bharti Airtel sits at the top of that range in this dataset, which makes it the largest company in the supplied industry set by market capitalisation. Sector and industry context is therefore central to Bharti Airtel Share Price because the stock is priced and valued against a peer group where multiples, profitability and size vary widely. Bharti Airtel Stock News today is best read against that comparison, not in isolation.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Vodafone Idea	IDEA	1,54,497.17	4.21	-3.98	0	46.77
Indus Towers	INDUSTOWER	1,00,645.91	14.22	2.46	19.82	30.51
Bharti Hexacom	BHARTIHEXA	76,282.5	41.82	9.97	26.47	29.3
Tata Communications	TATACOMM	48,270.7	51.26	13.87	31.66	15.75
Railtel Corporation Of India	RAILTEL	8,463.15	24.92	3.7	16.25	23.03

Among the supplied peers, Bharti Airtel Share Price sits alongside companies with very different valuation and profitability profiles. Vodafone Idea shows a P/E of 4.21, P/B of -3.98, ROE of 0 and ROCE of 46.77, while Indus Towers has a P/E of 14.22, P/B of 2.46, ROE of 19.82 and ROCE of 30.51. Bharti Hexacom reports a P/E of 41.82, P/B of 9.97, ROE of 26.47 and ROCE of 29.3.

Tata Communications shows a P/E of 51.26, P/B of 13.87, ROE of 31.66 and ROCE of 15.75, while Railtel Corporation of India has a P/E of 24.92, P/B of 3.7, ROE of 16.25 and ROCE of 23.03. Against this peer set, Bharti Airtel’s P/E of 39.52 and P/B of 6.11 place it between the lower-multiple names and the higher-multiple telecom stocks. Its ROE of 25.8 and ROCE of 25.05 are also competitive within the group. This is why Bharti Airtel Share Price Today remains important for Bharti Airtel Stock Analysis and Bharti Airtel Fundamental Analysis on Univest.

Why Investors Are Watching Bharti Airtel

• Bharti Airtel Share Price fell 2.18% today to Rs 1,791, after closing Rs 39.95 below the previous close of Rs 1,830.95.
• The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 11,34,017.74 crore, and Bharti Airtel is classified as a Large Cap stock.
• Bharti Airtel’s P/E ratio is 39.52 and its P/B ratio is 6.11, which are both above the industry median in the supplied telecom benchmark.
• ROE is 25.8 and ROCE is 25.05, which place Bharti Airtel above the industry median on both measures in the provided dataset.
• Bharti Airtel Share Price Today can also be read against the peer set, where Indus Towers, Bharti Hexacom, Tata Communications and Railtel show different valuation and return profiles.

About Bharti Airtel

Bharti Airtel belongs to the Telecom sector and the Telecommunication – Service Provider industry. The supplied dataset places the company within a 15-company same-industry benchmark. Its listed market capitalisation, valuation ratios, profitability measures and dividend yield are the key facts available for current market context. For readers tracking Bharti Airtel Share Price, the company stands out in the provided peer set by scale and by its combination of P/E, P/B, ROE and ROCE readings. Univest uses these verified inputs to present Bharti Airtel Stock News in a way that connects price movement with core company facts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Bharti Airtel Share Price fall today?

Ans.  Bharti Airtel Share Price fell 2.18% to Rs 1,791 today. The supplied data confirms the decline, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst behind the move. The previous close was Rs 1,830.95.

What was Bharti Airtel Share Price Today?

Ans.  Bharti Airtel Share Price Today was Rs 1,791, compared with the previous close of Rs 1,830.95. The stock opened at Rs 1,831.5 and finished at the day low. The previous close was Rs 1,830.95.

What is the market capitalisation of Bharti Airtel?

Ans.  Bharti Airtel’s market capitalisation is Rs 11,34,017.74 crore. In the supplied dataset, that places it in the Large Cap category and at the top of the same-industry benchmark range. The company operates in the Telecom sector.

How does Bharti Airtel compare with telecom peers?

Ans.  Bharti Airtel’s P/E of 39.52 is above the industry median of 37.46, while its ROE of 25.8 and ROCE of 25.05 are also above the benchmark medians in the telecom set.

Is Bharti Airtel expensive relative to the sector?

Ans.  Bharti Airtel trades at a P/E of 39.52 and P/B of 6.11, both above the industry medians of 37.46 and 2.46 respectively. The supplied numbers place it above the benchmark on valuation.

What do Bharti Airtel EPS and book value show?

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