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OpenAI partners with NPCI, Razorpay to launch agentic payments on ChatGPT

OpenAI partners with NPCI, Razorpay to launch agentic payments on ChatGPT

09 Oct 2025, 13:21 PM

The partnership will also explore AI-driven commerce in India.

ADIO signs MoU with Ant International to strengthen Abu Dhabi

ADIO signs MoU with Ant International to strengthen Abu Dhabi's fintech ecosystem

01 Sep 2025, 13:55 PM

Over the past years, Abu Dhabi has been increasingly making efforts to establish itself as a fintech and tech hub as it seeks to diversify itself from an oil only focused economy.

Paytm launches solar-powered soundbox

Paytm launches solar-powered soundbox

24 Feb 2025, 01:00 AM

This device is equipped with a solar panel on top, allowing it to auto-charge under sunlight.

Delhi High Court quashes EOW FIR against Ashneer Grover, and his wife

Delhi High Court quashes EOW FIR against Ashneer Grover, and his wife

11 Nov 2024, 21:07 PM

As part of the September 30 settlement, BharatPe has withdrawn both civil and criminal complaint against Grover and his family.

Paytm appoints former Ola exec Sidharth Shakdher as its CMO

Paytm appoints former Ola exec Sidharth Shakdher as its CMO

24 Oct 2024, 17:37 PM

In his new role, Shakdher will work closely with Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma.

Inside the BharatPe-Ashneer Grover Settlement: Unveiling the Behind-the-Scenes Drama

Inside the BharatPe-Ashneer Grover Settlement: Unveiling the Behind-the-Scenes Drama

11 Oct 2024, 17:01 PM

And for those curious minds, The Head and Tale has learnt that the settlement wasn’t unanimous.

[Exclusive] The End: Ashneer Grover reaches a settlement with BharatPe; sources

[Exclusive] The End: Ashneer Grover reaches a settlement with BharatPe; sources

30 Sep 2024, 10:55 AM

As part of the settlement, Grover is also returning shares to co-founder Bhavik Koladiya, resolving the share ownership dispute.

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