(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.

Bharti Airtel's vice-chairman and MD Gopal Vittal says the industry needs “further tariff repair” to ensure sustained investments and long-term value creation.

Bharti Airtel reported a significant increase in net profit, driven by Indus Tower business consolidation and tariff hikes. Quarterly revenue rose 19% YoY to Rs 45,129 crore and ARPU reached Rs 245. The company gained from strong India and Africa operations and net exceptional gains.

Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel reported a higher quarterly profit on Thursday, as last year's tariff hikes continued to uplift its per-user revenue and helped by a one-time gain.

Bharti Airtel Ltd. reported a larger-than-expected quarterly profit, boosted mostly by one-time gains and the higher user fees it imposed in July.

Results: Telecom-major Bharti Airtel Limited announced its October to December quarter results on Thursday, February 6. The company announced that the net profit for the third quarter skyrocketed approximately 460% to ₹16,