(Reuters) -Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel reported a higher quarterly profit on Thursday, helped by a one-time gain and as tariff hikes continued to boost its per-user revenue. The company's consolidated net profit rose to 147.

Shares of Bharti Airtel on Friday morning surged over 5 per cent after the firm reported more than five-fold jump in consolidated net profit for the quarter ended December 31, 2024

Bharti Airtel's Q3 earnings beat Street estimates, boosted by one-time exceptional gains from consolidating a majority stake in Indus Towers.