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Junio gets RBI approval to operate as PPI provider

Junio gets RBI approval to operate as PPI provider

06 Nov 2025, 12:50 PM

The approval paves the way for Junio to roll out a digital wallet service integrated with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

RBI imposes Rs 21 lakh penalty on PhonePe for compliance lapses

RBI imposes Rs 21 lakh penalty on PhonePe for compliance lapses

12 Sep 2025, 20:06 PM

The RBI said, in an order dated September 10, 2025, a penalty was imposed on PhonePe for non-compliance with certain norms related to PPIs.

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