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Airtel hikes postpaid tariffs by Rs 50 from October 8 and adds one free international roaming trip a year, with existing users set to migrate.
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Moneycontrol•07-10-2026, 12:20
Airtel Hikes Postpaid Tariffs by Rs 50 and Adds Free International Roaming
  • •Bharti Airtel has announced a Rs 50 hike in its postpaid tariffs alongside a revamped set of plans effective from October 8, 2026.
  • •The updated plans include one free international roaming trip every year valued at Rs 2000.
  • •The complimentary roaming pack features 5GB of data, 60 minutes of talk time, 25 outgoing SMS, and free incoming SMS valid for five days.
  • •On family plans, every individual member becomes eligible to claim the free roaming benefit.
  • •Existing postpaid subscribers will be automatically migrated to the nearest higher plan within a month.

Key Questions Answered

Bharti Airtel has raised its postpaid tariffs by Rs 50 and introduced a revamped set of plans that bundle one free international roaming trip every year, valued at Rs 2,000, starting October 8, 2026.

The complimentary international roaming pack includes 5GB of data, 60 minutes of calls, 25 outgoing SMS, and free incoming SMS, which is valid for five days and can be activated whenever the customer chooses.

Existing postpaid subscribers will be automatically moved to the nearest higher plan within a month following the rollout of the new tariffs on October 8, 2026.