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Fintechs' Dubai Dream; Founders' AI Second Act

29 Mar 2026, 12:57 PM

In this edition, we write how the UAE expansion story of many Indian fintechs looks like post Iran conflict; and how repeat founders are among the first to chase the opportunity within AI.

Paytm dilutes UAE arm, brings in local investor amid licence uncertainty

Paytm dilutes UAE arm, brings in local investor amid licence uncertainty

23 Dec 2025, 17:20 PM

In October, The Head and Tale exclusively reported that the Paytm was facing regulatory roadblocks in the UAE, particularly in securing payments licence.

Exclusive: UAE Regulator holds back key Paytm licence

Exclusive: UAE Regulator holds back key Paytm licence

25 Oct 2025, 12:18 PM

Paytm had applied to the Central Bank of the UAE for two licences — one covering acquiring and domestic payments, and another for a wallet-type product.

Paytm appoints Ramana Kumar as CEO for UAE expansion

Paytm appoints Ramana Kumar as CEO for UAE expansion

29 May 2025, 14:26 PM

Paytm said it sees strong potential to expand its technology-driven merchant payments and financial services distribution model to international markets.

Infibeam Avenues restructures UAE unit as it plans ADX listing

Infibeam Avenues restructures UAE unit as it plans ADX listing

12 Mar 2025, 17:21 PM

The restructuring involves transferring the mirror shareholding in Avenues World FZ-LLC to Infibeam Avenues ME SPV Ltd, a newly formed entity in Abu Dhabi.

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Fintech Highlights

  1. Kalpi bags seed funding from Rainmatter Capital

  2. RBI appoints Gunveer Singh as new executive director

  3. NPCI plans single soundbox system for all UPI apps

  4. Haryana govt approves CBI probe into 5 IAS officers in IDFC First Bank case

  5. Paytm introduces UPI-based Pocket Money feature for teens
  6. Read more news...

AI/Emerging Tech

  1. Anthropic buys AI developer tools startup Stainless

  2. India's AI venture firm Activate makes strategic bet on ElevenLabs

  3. Zoho invests Rs 70 crore in ONDC

  4. Fractal Q4 FY26 revenue from operations up 17% to Rs 886 crore

  5. Flo Mobility bags pre-Series A funding co-led by Mela Ventures, Arali
  6. Read more news...

IPO Tales

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

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

  3. Fractal IPO: A bountiful harvest for PE investors, now comes the real AI test

  4. Boat IPO: A second shot amid management shake-up, flat revenues, eager to exit investor
  5. Read more news...

Money & Machines

  1. Razorpay's IPO + Visa's appointment + AI-IT tieups

  2. The Slice transition; Spyne's R&D obsession

  3. The fintech crackdown continues; The ROI paradox in AI

  4. 'Guilty, until proven innocent'; The ARR illusion
  5. Previous editions...

PE/VC Tales

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

  2. Micro VCs: Fueling India's startup pipeline or distorting it?

  3. Inside the fintech and financial services bets of Peak XV, Accel, Elevation

  4. Enterprise bets pay off as Arali Ventures eyes ‘larger’ third fund
  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]