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Jio’s third attempt at payments: Can Mukesh Ambani finally crack the merchant code?

Jio’s third attempt at payments: Can Mukesh Ambani finally crack the merchant code?

13 Aug 2025, 02:14 AM

Jio's payment aggregator arm, led by ICICI Bank veterans, is tapping deep banking ties and Reliance's war chest to take on India's biggest fintech players.

Jio Financial pumps Rs 190 crore into payments bank

Jio Financial pumps Rs 190 crore into payments bank

27 Jun 2025, 11:32 AM

The move follows its recent buyout of State Bank of India’s 17.8% stake for Rs 104.54 crore, giving JFSL complete ownership of the bank.

Jio Financial acquires SBI

Jio Financial acquires SBI's stake in payments bank JV

05 Mar 2025, 22:32 PM

Jio Financial Services acquires SBI's 17.8% stake in Jio Payments Bank for Rs 104.54 crore.

Lizzie Chapman quits Reliance-backed API infra company Swiffy Labs

Lizzie Chapman quits Reliance-backed API infra company Swiffy Labs

20 Feb 2025, 23:08 PM

Chapman co-founded Swiffy Labs in August 2023 after stepping down from her previous venture ZestMoney.

Jio Financial Services in talks with Allianz SE to set up insurance biz: report

Jio Financial Services in talks with Allianz SE to set up insurance biz: report

24 Oct 2024, 17:58 PM

The news comes shortly after Bajaj Finserv revealed that Allianz is considering an exit from its existing life and general insurance joint ventures with the Bajaj Group.

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  5. Kissht files draft paper for IPO, eyes Rs 1,000 crore via fresh issue
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AI/Emerging Tech

  1. Google inks cloud computing deal worth $10 billion with Meta

  2. OpenAI's chief people officer Julia Villagra steps down

  3. OpenAI set to open its first India office

  4. Robotics startup FieldAI raises $405 million from Nvidia's VC arm, others

  5. Meta hits pause on hiring for AI division
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