Bharti Airtel’s subsidiary, Airtel Money Limited, has received a Certificate of Registration from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), officially designating it as a Type II Non-Deposit accepting Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC). This regulatory clearance allows Airtel Money to operate as a financial services entity, excluding public deposit activities.
Bharti Airtel Limited announced that its subsidiary, Airtel Money Limited, has successfully obtained a Certificate of Registration from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The certification, dated February 13, 2026, classifies Airtel Money as a Type II Non-Deposit accepting NBFC (Type II-NBFC-ND (ICC)), under section 45-IA of the RBI Act, 1934.
This crucial regulatory approval enables Airtel Money to expand its financial services portfolio, excluding the acceptance of public deposits, while adhering to RBI’s compliance framework. The move strengthens Airtel’s position in India’s fast-growing fintech and digital payments ecosystem, aligning with its broader strategy to integrate telecom and financial services.
Key Highlights
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Subsidiary: Airtel Money Limited
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Regulatory Body: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
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Certification Date: February 13, 2026
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Classification: Type II Non-Deposit NBFC (ICC)
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Scope: Permitted to operate as NBFC without accepting public deposits
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Strategic Impact: Expands Airtel’s footprint in fintech and digital finance
This milestone marks a significant step for Bharti Airtel in diversifying beyond telecom, reinforcing its role in India’s digital financial transformation.
Sources: InvestyWise, FilingReader Intelligence