Economy, Banking and Finance · 19 December 2025

Airtel Payments Bank (APB) enables EV wallet recharges on Bharat Connect via Airtel Thanks app.

Exam-focused facts from the 19 December 2025 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Airtel Payments Bank (APB) has partnered with NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited (NBBL) to launch EV wallet recharges on the Bharat Connect (BBPS) platform through the Airtel Thanks app.
  • Users can top up their EV wallets instantly and interoperably by selecting ‘Recharge EV’ under the Pay Bills section of the Airtel Thanks app.
  • The facility is available to all Airtel Thanks app users and the recharge amount is reflected instantly in the EV wallet.
  • Airtel Payments Bank (APB) operates a nationwide network of over 5 lakh active banking points.