Airtel Announces Major Capital Infusion to Expand Lending Operations

Telecom major Bharti Airtel has announced that it will infuse ₹20,000 crore in capital into its non-banking financial company (NBFC), Airtel Money, over the next few years. The company stated that the investment is aimed at addressing the credit gap and improving access to loans across the country. Earlier this month, on the 13th, Airtel Money received its NBFC license from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Of the total ₹20,000 crore capital commitment, 70% will be funded by Airtel, while the remaining 30% will be contributed by the promoter group, Bharti Enterprises.

Airtel Money aims to expand secure, technology-driven digital financial services nationwide. Backed by a strong digital infrastructure and a team of over 500 data scientists, the company is focused on delivering innovative and scalable financial solutions. Over the past two years, it has disbursed loans worth more than ₹9,000 crore through its lending service provider platform. Commenting on the development, Bharti Airtel Executive Chairman Gopal Vittal said the company has built a highly trusted national digital credit engine by combining technology, data analytics, and customer trust.