Telecom stocks attracted buying interest on Thursday, October 15, with Bharti Airtel leading the gains, while Vodafone Idea and Reliance Industries also traded higher.
The sector remained in focus after Reliance Industries' subsidiary, Jio Platforms, filed its Red Herring Prospectus (RHP) for its proposed initial public offering (IPO), bringing renewed attention to the valuation potential of India's telecom and digital services market.
Bharti Airtel shares rose 3.6% to an intraday high of ₹1,863.85. The stock remains 14% below its 52-week high of ₹2,174.70, recorded in November 2025. It touched a 52-week low of ₹1,726.05 on October 1, 2026.
Airtel shares have gained 1% over the past month but have declined 3.5% in three months, 0.25% in six months and 6% over the past year.
Vodafone Idea shares advanced 1.2% to an intraday high of ₹12.85. The stock had touched a 52-week high of ₹15.78 in September 2026 and a 52-week low of ₹8.14 in April 2026.