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Indus Towers approved expansion into African markets, starting with Nigeria, Uganda and Zambia. With over 2.5 lakh towers in India, the company posted Q1FY26 revenues of ₹8,058 crore and PAT of ₹1,736.8 crore. | Source: Indus Towers Press Release (NSE Exchange Fillings) | Published on Sept 03, 2025
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As quoted in the press release by Indus Towers (NSE Exchange Fillings), the second-largest telecom tower operator in India has sanctioned its first foreign expansion into Africa and will market its entry in Nigeria, Uganda and Zambia using its financial capacity and Bharti Airtel’s existing foothold the three markets. As an investor or a customer, it indicates that the company’s diverse strategy is moving beyond an Indian operation.
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Indus Towers to enter Nigeria, Uganda and Zambia
Expansion supported by Bharti Airtel's Africa division across 15 markets
More than 2.5 lakh deployed towers across 22 Indian circles
Q1FY26 revenues were ₹8,058 crore; PAT ₹1,736.8 crore
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Africa strengthens its plan to diversify and manage revenues and increase operations globally. This means Indus Towers is no longer only busy with Indian tower leasing but adding new revenue streams from countries with growing connectivity needs. Indus Towers' partnership with Bharti Airtel's African arm, which has been in existence since 2010, will give Indus Towers ready access to markets with the growing need for infrastructure.
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In India, Indus operates 251,773 towers in the 22 telecom circles in India. Its customers are Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, BSNL and MTNL. Those who are closely watching telecom KPIs are aware of the reliance of these operators on Indus' infrastructure for the continuity of their networks. Further, the company leases sites which are associated with long-term contracts and thus, earned a stream of income.
Metric (Q1FY26) | Value (₹ crore) | YoY Change |
Total Income | 8,220.9 | +10.5% |
Consolidated Revenue | 8,058.0 | +10.5% |
Profit After Tax | 1,736.8 | -9.8% |
Earnings Per Share (EPS) | 6.60 | Decline |
Indus Towers share price declined more than 3%, closing at ₹329.3 on the BSE on 2 September 2025 at 15:30 PM IST, after the announcement made after trading hours. As a market watcher, you should be aware of tracking Indus Towers share price to see how quarterlies and expansion moves influence investor sentiment.
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