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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.

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.

MobiKwik elevates Saurabh Dwivedi as Chief Technology Officer

MobiKwik elevates Saurabh Dwivedi as Chief Technology Officer

30 Jun 2025, 18:30 PM

The fintech company has also elevated Dhruv Wadhera as Senior Vice President (SVP), Offline Payments.

RBI allows PPI holders to make UPI payments using third party apps

RBI allows PPI holders to make UPI payments using third party apps

27 Dec 2024, 22:22 PM

Currently, UPI payments from/to a bank account can be carried out using the UPI application of that bank or of any third-party application provider.

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