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Why General Atlantic paid up for PhonePe; Voice AI for a Country that never stops calling

Why General Atlantic paid up for PhonePe; Voice AI for a Country that never stops calling

02 Feb 2026, 13:02 PM

In this edition, we look into General Atlantic's bet on PhonePe; and why investors are backing startups that want to use voice AI amid spam calls rise.

The story behind NPCI Jogeshwari & Flipkart

The story behind NPCI Jogeshwari & Flipkart's AI moment

02 Feb 2026, 12:57 PM

In today's edition, we look into NPCI's branding issue; and how Flipkart’s Minivet AI deal highlights how India's largest companies are responding to the AI shift.

The return of Super Apps; Grok triggers policy rethink + Peak XV Report

The return of Super Apps; Grok triggers policy rethink + Peak XV Report

02 Feb 2026, 12:52 PM

We look into the return of Supper Apps; and Grok's recent controversy has pushed India to re-examine whether it's safe-harbour framework works for generative AI.

A payments scare and an AI funding reality check

A payments scare and an AI funding reality check

18 Dec 2025, 18:16 PM

In this Money & Machines edition, we write on how payments are scaling faster than the defences protecting them; and India AI ambitions looks skewed as homegrown VCs look west for conviction.

The Economics of Gandhi

The Economics of Gandhi

02 Nov 2025, 11:13 AM

In this edition of Money & Machines, we look to our Father of our Nation Mahatma Gandhi as the country remembered him on his birth anniversary on October 2.

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Fintech Highlights

  1. Dhan's parent to acquire wealthtech startup Infinyte Club

  2. Antler-backed Covrzy rejects two M&A offers, opts to shut down

  3. Fino Payments Bank's compliance chief Aashish Pathak steps down

  4. CredResolve bags pre-Series A funding led by Merak Ventures

  5. OpenFX raises $94 million in funding round led by Accel, Lightspeed
  6. Read more news...

AI/Emerging Tech

  1. OpenAI raises $122 billion at post-money valuation of $852 billion

  2. IndiaAI Mission CEO Abhishek Singh to move from MeitY to NTA as Director General

  3. Bellatrix Aerospace raises $20 million in pre-Series B funding led by Cactus Partners

  4. Gnani.ai raises fresh funding led by Aavishkaar Capital

  5. Rocketlane raises $60 million in Series C funding led by Insight Partners
  6. Read more news...

IPO Tales

  1. Shiprocket IPO: A profitable core, costly emerging bets

  2. Fractal IPO: A bountiful harvest for PE investors, now comes the real AI test

  3. Boat IPO: A second shot amid management shake-up, flat revenues, eager to exit investor

  4. From social-commerce darling to e-commerce challenger: Inside Meesho’s IPO
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Money & Machines

  1. Rishi Gupta is out on bail. What next?; The cost of frivolous AI use

  2. Fintechs' Dubai Dream; Founders' AI Second Act

  3. A CEO arrested, hearing delayed; Sarvam's AI pitch

  4. Airtel's lending leap; Responsible AI only on paper?
  5. Previous editions...

PE/VC Tales

  1. Enterprise bets pay off as Arali Ventures eyes ‘larger’ third fund

  2. TDV Partners bullish on consumer over AI, plans bigger fund

  3. Peak XV top partners exit, a key retention marks a week of upheaval

  4. Silverneedle eyes 10x larger second fund, plans first semiconductor bet
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Editor's Pick

  1. ED orders Yes Bank to freeze accounts linked to BranchX, Frenzopay

  2. The shadow economy of online gaming: How money moves beyond the screen

  3. A VC in photos, a different story in business? Behind the facade of Foxhog’s Tarun Poddar