Bharti Airtel's Airtel Money Begins Commercial Operations as NBFC
Bharti Airtel's subsidiary, Airtel Money Limited, has commenced commercial operations as a Type II non-deposit accepting non-banking financial company (NBFC-ND-ICC) following its RBI registration on February 13, 2026. The company will be capitalised with Rs 20,000 crore over the coming years, with Bharti Airtel contributing 70% and Bharti Enterprises 30%. The RBI issued a standard disclaimer clarifying it does not guarantee the company's financial soundness or repayment obligations.