Robi Sustains Strong Profit Growth in Q2

Robi Axiata, the mobile operator listed on the country's stock market, maintained strong financial growth in the second quarter of this year. The company's profit after tax (PAT) for the April-June period stood at 262.9 crore Taka. This was achieved through the expansion of data usage and the increase in new 4G subscribers, according to the latest financial report published on Tuesday, July 28.

During this period, Robi's total revenue reached 2,711.7 crore Taka, a 6.1 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The company's profit after tax (PAT) margin was 9.7 percent, and earnings per share (EPS) stood at 0.50 Taka, representing a 2.1 percent increase from the same period last year.

The operator generated Tk 2,711.7 crore in revenue during April-June, marking a 6.1 percent year-on-year increase. Net profit margin stood at 9.7 percent, while earnings per share (EPS) rose to Tk 0.50, up 2.1 percent from the same period last year.

Robi added 1.2 million active subscribers during the quarter, taking its active customer base to 58.6 million. Data subscribers reached 46.2 million, while 42.1 million customers now use the operator's 4G network.

The company also added 1.7 million new internet users and 1.8 million new 4G subscribers, reflecting sustained demand for mobile broadband services.

Robi expanded its nationwide network with more than 19,600 4G sites, extending 4G coverage to 98.98 percent of Bangladesh's population.

Capital expenditure during the quarter amounted to Tk 721.6 crore, while the operator contributed Tk 2,002.3 crore to the national exchequer through taxes, duties and fees, equivalent to 73.8 percent of its quarterly revenue.

EBITDA reached Tk 1,492.5 crore with a margin of 55 percent, representing 10.8 percent year-on-year growth.

During the first half of 2026, Robi generated Tk 5,242.9 crore in revenue, up 7.1 percent year-on-year, while net profit increased 29.3 percent to Tk 495.3 crore.

Managing Director and CEO Ziad Satara said stronger economic activity, rapid growth in data consumption and increased traffic during the FIFA World Cup contributed significantly to the company's improved performance.

He noted that 72 percent of Robi's active subscribers are now 4G users and that data revenue has nearly matched voice revenue, highlighting the country's accelerating digital transformation.

Satara also welcomed the government's ICT and telecom policy direction in the national budget, the removal of SIM-related taxes and incentives for renewable energy adoption. He said these measures would help attract greater foreign investment and support Bangladesh's goal of increasing the ICT and telecommunications sector's contribution to GDP to 10 percent by 2031 while accelerating Robi's journey toward achieving its net-zero target.
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