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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 Hightlights

  1. BillDesk co-founder MN Srinivasu is new IAMAI chairman

  2. PhonePe system faced UPI payment failures due to tech glitch

  3. BillDesk reports decline in FY24 revenue, profits

  4. Paytm financials: FY25 revenue dips 31% to Rs 6900 crore; loss narrows 50%

  5. General Catalyst leads $218 million seed round in PB Fintech's healthcare unit
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  2. BharatPe’s NBFC Trillion Loans FY24 statement: Auditor flags ‘material weakness’ in financial controls

  3. Decoding Stashfin: Business, funding, and culture struggles — can Paytm veteran turn it around?