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RBI bars fintech lenders Navi, DMI Finance, and others from issuing new loans

RBI bars fintech lenders Navi, DMI Finance, and others from issuing new loans

18 Oct 2024, 00:50 AM

This action, according to the RBI, is based on material supervisory concerns observed in the Pricing Policy of these companies.

Blame Game Unfolds: Mobikwik, Lendbox at odds amid P2P lending mess

Blame Game Unfolds: Mobikwik, Lendbox at odds amid P2P lending mess

20 Sep 2024, 19:57 PM

More than a month after the RBI’s crackdown on peer-to-peer (P2P) lending, the Lendbox-MobiKwik partnership is showing cracks, with investors facing a lack of transparency.

The Payment Aggregator Paradox: License to Struggle?

The Payment Aggregator Paradox: License to Struggle?

24 Jul 2024, 07:13 AM

The much-coveted payment aggregator license maybe losing its sheen as it has turned into a regulatory nightmare for some.

What went wrong with payment aggregator plans of Stripe, Zomato?

What went wrong with payment aggregator plans of Stripe, Zomato?

04 Jun 2024, 10:23 AM

In the past six months, the RBI has granted final PA licenses to 30 companies. Out of these, one has surrendered its license, and another has put its plans on hold.

RBI asks Visa, Mastercard to halt commercial card-based vendor payments

RBI asks Visa, Mastercard to halt commercial card-based vendor payments

19 Feb 2024, 22:13 PM

Visa has sent out a communication to its fintech partners asking them to stop Business Payment Service Provider (BPSP) transactions.

Fintech Highlights

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  2. MobiKwik enters stock broking business

  3. Morgan Stanley sells Rs 18 crore worth shares in Policybazaar parent

  4. At a Glance: Fintechs rule personal loan volume, but bank-like on gender thinking

  5. American Express to discontinue Amex Pay from July 31
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AI/Emerging Tech

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  2. Elon Musk's xAI raises $10 billion to boost Grok platform

  3. Amazon introduces new generative AI model as it deploys 1 millionth robot

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

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