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Simpl lays off 80-100 employees after RBI crackdown

Simpl lays off 80-100 employees after RBI crackdown

03 Oct 2025, 13:19 PM

The layoffs came just days after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ordered Simpl to immediately stop its payment system operations.

BNPL startup Simpl under ED scanner over Rs 913 crore FDI violation

BNPL startup Simpl under ED scanner over Rs 913 crore FDI violation

25 Jul 2025, 12:17 PM

The ED has filed a complaint against Simpl and its founder Nithya Nand Sharma for allegedly violating FEMA provisions.

BNPL startup Snapmint swings to net profit in FY25: report

BNPL startup Snapmint swings to net profit in FY25: report

16 Jul 2025, 14:27 PM

Snapmint's revenue from operations increased to Rs 158.5 crore during the fiscal from Rs 88.5 crore in FY24.

Flipkart-backed Super.money acquires checkout financing platform BharatX

Flipkart-backed Super.money acquires checkout financing platform BharatX

25 Feb 2025, 17:15 PM

Through this acquisition, Super.money aims to strengthen its credit offerings, including buy now, pay later (BNPL) and consumer durable loans.

[Update]: LazyPay clarifies buy-now-pay-later service halt to merchants

[Update]: LazyPay clarifies buy-now-pay-later service halt to merchants

13 Nov 2024, 15:26 PM

A source claims LazyPay recently received a letter from the RBI flagging issues in its customer onboarding process, but the company strongly denies receiving any such communication.

Exclusive: Amazon-backed Axio closing $20 million fundraise

Exclusive: Amazon-backed Axio closing $20 million fundraise

22 Aug 2024, 17:26 PM

The Bengaluru-based Axio (previously known as Capital Float) is close to securing $20 million in a new equity round.

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