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Bharti Airtel’s ambitious plan for Airtel Money is a result of excess cash. The NBFC’s success will depend on how the parent battles the formidable rivals and India’s data privacy regulations.

An NBFC licence and a string of approvals give the fintech firm a fresh shot at relevance. But patchy execution, intense competition and a stagnant core cast doubt on whether it can capitalize on the opportunity.
FY26 numbers show that Airtel is stealing a march on its larger rival on most counts and is unrelenting in its ambition, casting a cloud on Jio’s valuation.
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