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Money & Machines: When fintech forgot to party; AI hype missing cheques + Stock Chart [story]

Money & Machines: When fintech forgot to party; AI hype missing cheques + Stock Chart [story]

07 Jul 2026, 05:22 PM

In this editing, read the fintech reality check; and whether the frenzy around AI is actually translating into funding for Indian startups.

India working on tighter regulations for VPN providers

India working on tighter regulations for VPN providers

06 Jul 2026, 01:24 PM

The proposed framework could require VPN companies to establish a local presence in India, appoint compliance officers and designate officials to coordinate with government agencies.

India to begin cross-border crypto data sharing from April 2027

India to begin cross-border crypto data sharing from April 2027

05 Feb 2026, 06:38 PM

The move comes amid concerns that a significant share of crypto trading by Indian users is happening on overseas platforms.

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India's Money Makeover: From 1949 to demonetisation and to the UPI boom

14 Nov 2025, 02:02 PM

In this edition, we look at the Reserve Bank of India post its nationalisation, a period that quietly shaped India's financial destiny.

Fintech founders shaping policy; India on AI map?

Fintech founders shaping policy; India on AI map?

01 Sep 2025, 11:41 AM

In today's newsletter we have our take on Sahil Kini's shift from startup founder to policymaker, and India's journey towards potentially becoming the third pole in the AI universe.

Paytm approves investments in Paytm Money, Paytm Services, discontinues real money gaming biz

Paytm approves investments in Paytm Money, Paytm Services, discontinues real money gaming biz

26 Aug 2025, 11:27 AM

Paytm has approved investments of up to Rs 300 crore in Paytm Money and Rs 155 crore in Paytm Services through rights issues.

RBI vs Government: The battle over India’s digital payments ecosystem explained

RBI vs Government: The battle over India’s digital payments ecosystem explained

28 May 2025, 05:01 PM

A decade-old debate ends with government formalizing oversight of payments through Payments Regulatory Board, redefining roles across RBI, NPCI and fintech.

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Fintech Highlights

  1. InCred Finance FY26 revenue from operations up 36% to Rs 2,546 crore

  2. NeuralKart bags seed funding led by Inflection Point Ventures

  3. Zaggle to invest in cross-border payments company Unobanc

  4. Turtlemint FY26 revenue up 57% to Rs 1,098 crore

  5. Scapia launches Rs 20 crore ESOP buyback
  6. Read more news...

AI/Emerging Tech

  1. FireAI raises fresh funding from existing investor SucSEED

  2. Thinking Machines Lab launches its first AI model Inkling

  3. SwitchOn secures pre-Series B funding led by IvyCap Ventures

  4. KuhlTherm bags seed funding led by Arkam Ventures

  5. Emergent raises Series C funding round led by Creaegis at unicorn valuation
  6. Read more news...

IPO Tales

  1. Zepto IPO: Can this cash-hungry quick commerce model turn profitable?

  2. Turtlemint IPO: Behind its 8x revenue jump, an internal deal does the heavy lifting

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

  4. Fractal IPO: A bountiful harvest for PE investors, now comes the real AI test
  5. Read more news...

Money & Machines

  1. Money & Machines: (UPI) Zero for Whom?; The Sovereign AI Dilemma

  2. Money & Machines: Regulating crypto without regulating crypto; iMerit's human edge

  3. Money & Machines: Pricing Razorpay; Where is Indian PE in AI?

  4. Money & Machines: When fintech forgot to party; AI hype missing cheques + Stock Chart [story]
  5. Previous editions...

PE/VC Tales

  1. Inside the fintech bets of Blume Ventures

  2. There's much more to AI than just agentic AI: Inflexor's Harsha Mundhada

  3. Zetwerk-backer Kae Capital sees more exits in next 12 months, says AI startup valuations high

  4. Micro VCs: Fueling India's startup pipeline or distorting it?
  5. Read more news...

Editor's Pick

  1. Exclusive: Reserve Bank of India cracks down on misuse of education payments

  2. Inside Rebel Foods, Droom backer Lightbox's post-exodus reset

  3. The LAP rush and MSME mirage: Is fintech lending building its next risk? [Part-3]