OVERALL EXCELLENCE
Telco of the Year
(Growth Markets)
Bharti Airtel
About this award
This award honors the telecom company that has excelled in the rapidly expanding economies of the Asia-Pacific region. It will be presented to the telco that has successfully navigated dynamic market conditions, expanded connectivity, and driven digital inclusion while achieving impressive revenue growth and profitability.
Evaluation Metrics
Revenue Growth
Net Profit Growth
EBITDA Growth
Market Share Growth
Degree of Innovation
Winner
Bharti Airtel
Bharti Airtel delivered strong growth in 2025, with revenue rising 23%, a 13.2% net margin, and 52 million new customers across segments.
By scaling 5G, expanding digital services, and strengthening its infrastructure footprint, Airtel continues to reinforce its position as one of the region’s leading diversified telcos.
Nominees
AIS
Maxis
PLDT
Reliance Jio