Bharti Airtel Shares in Focus as Airtel Money Secures RBI Approval as Type II NBFC-ND (ICC)

Bharti Airtel has received regulatory approval that allows one of its subsidiaries to begin operating as a non-banking financial company, as per the exchange filing.  

Airtel Money Limited has been granted a Certificate of Registration by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as a Type II non-deposit-accepting NBFC-ND (ICC), clearing the way for the company to start non-banking financial activities.  

RBI Certificate Issued to Airtel Money 

The certificate, numbered N-14.03676 and dated February 13, 2026, was issued under Section 45-IA of the RBI Act, 1934.  

It authorises Airtel Money Limited to operate as a Type II Non-Deposit-Accepting Non-Banking Financial Company in the Investment and Credit Company (ICC) category.  

Under this classification, the company is permitted to conduct non-banking financial business without accepting public deposits. The operations will remain subject to conditions laid down by the central bank in the registration certificate.  

Scope of Operations 

The Type II NBFC-ND (ICC) category typically covers entities engaged in lending and investment activities. With the registration in place, Airtel Money can now commence financial operations within the regulatory framework defined by the RBI.  

The company disclosed the development to stock exchanges on February 17, 2026. 

RBI Disclaimer 

As part of the registration, the RBI clarified that while the certificate is valid, it does not guarantee the company’s financial soundness or the accuracy of any statements made by it.  

The central bank also stated it does not take responsibility for the repayment of deposits or discharge of liabilities by the company.  

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Bharti Airtel Share Price Performance  

As of February 18, 2026, 09:47 am, Bharti Airtel share price was trading at ₹2,026, a 0.28% increase from the previous closing price. 

Conclusion 

With this approval, Airtel Money enters the NBFC space under RBI oversight, allowing it to undertake non-banking financial activities within the prescribed regulatory conditions. 

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