Airtel to invest Rs 20,000 crore in NBFC arm to scale digital lending

Bharti Airtel is investing Rs 20,000 crore in its financial arm, Airtel Money. This move aims to build a large digital lending platform. The company seeks to expand access to formal credit across India. Airtel Money received its NBFC license in February 2026. This expansion strengthens Airtel's financial services presence and addresses the credit gap.