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RBI vs Government: The battle over India’s digital payments ecosystem explained

RBI vs Government: The battle over India’s digital payments ecosystem explained

28 May 2025, 17:01 PM

A decade-old debate ends with government formalizing oversight of payments through Payments Regulatory Board, redefining roles across RBI, NPCI and fintech.

UPI’s Zero-MDR (Illusion) Model is Cracking – Who’s Really Paying the Price?

UPI’s Zero-MDR (Illusion) Model is Cracking – Who’s Really Paying the Price?

31 Mar 2025, 13:42 PM

While the government insists UPI is free, hidden charges, unsustainable incentives, and industry frustrations tell a different story.

Government, Paytm ink pact to support fintech startups with mentorship, funding

Government, Paytm ink pact to support fintech startups with mentorship, funding

27 Feb 2025, 00:30 AM

Paytm will provide mentorship, infrastructure support, market access, and funding opportunities to startups.

Fintech Highlights

  1. Jio Financial pumps Rs 190 crore into payments bank

  2. Net1 exits MobiKwik after 8-year investment, books a loss

  3. PB Fintech co-founders sell over Rs 900 crore worth of shares

  4. Pazy secures pre-seed funding led by Inuka Capital

  5. IndiaBonds bags Rs 32.5 crore in first external funding
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AI/Emerging Tech

  1. AI Mode, ChatGPT or Perplexity - who's best at keeping kids active indoors on hot days

  2. Over 40% of agentic AI projects to be scrapped by 2027-end: Gartner

  3. At a Glance: AI Data Labeling companies beyond Scale AI

  4. Darwix AI bags seed funding

  5. Google plans to snap ties with Scale AI after Meta's "significant" investment
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