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Exclusive: ICICI Bank's new merchant acquiring strategy

Exclusive: ICICI Bank's new merchant acquiring strategy

08 Aug 2024, 10:49 AM

In what you can call “the empire strikes back”, a senior banker sees this development signalling a new market trend of traditional financial institutions...

The Payment Aggregator Paradox: License to Struggle?

The Payment Aggregator Paradox: License to Struggle?

24 Jul 2024, 07:13 AM

The much-coveted payment aggregator license maybe losing its sheen as it has turned into a regulatory nightmare for some.

What went wrong with payment aggregator plans of Stripe, Zomato?

What went wrong with payment aggregator plans of Stripe, Zomato?

04 Jun 2024, 10:23 AM

In the past six months, the RBI has granted final PA licenses to 30 companies. Out of these, one has surrendered its license, and another has put its plans on hold.

Inside Paytm: The power struggle between Vijay Shekhar Sharma and Bhavesh Gupta

Inside Paytm: The power struggle between Vijay Shekhar Sharma and Bhavesh Gupta

09 May 2024, 01:51 AM

Bhavesh Gupta's departure, marked by an ego clash with Vijay Shekhar Sharma, resulted in Sharma reclaiming control of Paytm.

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