Bharti Airtel Plans Rs 20,000 Crore Investment to Expand Digital Lending via NBFC Arm

Bharti Airtel announced plans to invest Rs 20,000 crore over the next few years into its NBFC subsidiary, Airtel Money, following its receipt of an RBI licence in February 2026. Airtel will contribute 70% of the capital, with the promoter group providing the remaining 30%. The investment aims to expand digital lending services, leveraging Airtel's telecom reach, data analytics, and a lending service provider platform that has disbursed over Rs 9,000 crore. This move seeks to address India's credit gap and strengthen Airtel's financial services presence amid growing competition.