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Airtel's lending leap; Responsible AI only on paper?

02 Mar 2026, 19:18 PM

We write how Airtel's entry into the lending space may be giving sleepless nights to incumbents and fintech NBFCs; and what happens to 'Responsible AI' frameworks under pressure...

Airtel to invest Rs 20,000 crore in NBFC subsidiary

Airtel to invest Rs 20,000 crore in NBFC subsidiary

24 Feb 2026, 10:32 AM

Airtel will bring in 70% of the funds and promoter group Bharti Enterprises Ltd will cover the remaining 30%.

Perplexity ties up with Bharti Airtel to provide 12-month free Pro subscription

Perplexity ties up with Bharti Airtel to provide 12-month free Pro subscription

18 Jul 2025, 13:00 PM

This marks Perplexity’s first partnership with an Indian telecom company.

Airtel Payments Bank Q2 profit soars 45% to Rs 11.2 crore

Airtel Payments Bank Q2 profit soars 45% to Rs 11.2 crore

07 Nov 2024, 20:47 PM

The Gurugram-based company's revenue also saw a significant jump of 58%, rising to Rs 674 crore from Rs 427 crore in Q2 FY24.

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