Bharti Airtel has set up a new, fully owned subsidiary called Airtel Money Limited, officially incorporated on July 8, 2025. With a registered capital of ₹10 lakh (paid-in ₹1 lakh), the unit will manage Airtel’s digital payments under its Airtel Payments umbrella—covering everything from mobile recharges and utility bill payments to online and offline wallet transactions.
Big Benefits, Clear Opportunities, Real Impact
Stronger Fintech Focus: Splitting payments into a separate subsidiary gives Airtel more flexibility to grow its fintech business fast and keep telecom and finance clearly apart .
Ready to Scale: Airtel Payments Bank already serves over 155 million users and has 500,000+ neighborhood banking points—Airtel Money can tap into this to reach even more people .
Better Compliance & Investment: As a separate arm, Airtel Money can attract fintech-specific investment, partnerships, and adapt quickly to changing finance rules.
Improved Services: Customers can enjoy faster, more seamless wallet transactions especially in rural and offline areas supporting digital growth across India.
This bold move puts Airtel on a fast track to challenge India’s payment giants and grab a bigger share of the booming digital economy. With its vast mobile network and deep reach, Airtel Money Limited is poised to become a fintech powerhouse!
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