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India's Banking Redux; In AI's world, you're the lunch that's free

17 Nov 2025, 13:04 PM

In today’s edition, we look decode the banking redux underway; and how AI companies are luring India’s billion internet users with “free” tools.

Emirates NBD-RBL deal: Why foreign banks are buying Indian banks instead of building them

Emirates NBD-RBL deal: Why foreign banks are buying Indian banks instead of building them

31 Oct 2025, 14:37 PM

A new wave of global capital is flowing into Indian banks. Deals led by DBS, Emirates NBD, and SMBC signal a shift in how foreign lenders are choosing to participate in the country's financial system.

ED orders Yes Bank to freeze accounts linked to BranchX, Frenzopay

ED orders Yes Bank to freeze accounts linked to BranchX, Frenzopay

25 Sep 2025, 17:57 PM

The companies were operating in the digital banking and payments space.

The shadow economy of online gaming: How money moves beyond the screen

The shadow economy of online gaming: How money moves beyond the screen

04 Sep 2025, 18:01 PM

Behind flashy apps and jackpots lies a complex web of mule accounts, payouts, and payment tricks that move thousands of crores beyond the screen.

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Fintech Highlights

  1. Werize FY25 revenue up 64% to Rs 236 crore, profit doubles

  2. Mobikwik appoints Anis Pathan as chief risk officer

  3. BharatPe ropes in Himanshu Verma from Pine Labs as head of POS biz

  4. Perfios appoints ex-SBI exec as MD & group CEO

  5. Steadview Capital appoints Maneesh Menon as India director
  6. Read more news...

AI/Emerging Tech

  1. Italy's Poggipolini acquires majority stake in Aero Fasteners

  2. Rymo Technologies raises seed funding from IAN Group

  3. Assiduus Global secures pre-Series B funding led by Bajaj Finserv

  4. Aerchain raises Series A funding led by Pavestone VC

  5. Conversational AI platform VerbaFlo bags seed funding led by Pi Labs
  6. Read more news...

IPO Tales

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

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

  3. Boat IPO: A second shot amid management shake-up, flat revenues, eager to exit investor

  4. From social-commerce darling to e-commerce challenger: Inside Meesho’s IPO
  5. Read more news...

Money & Machines

  1. A CEO arrested, hearing delayed; Sarvam's AI pitch

  2. Airtel's lending leap; Responsible AI only on paper?

  3. AI everywhere. Fintech...somewhere; India's AI groundwork

  4. The Wegofin episode; India's AI optics vs spending reality
  5. Previous editions...

PE/VC Tales

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

  2. TDV Partners bullish on consumer over AI, plans bigger fund

  3. Peak XV top partners exit, a key retention marks a week of upheaval

  4. Silverneedle eyes 10x larger second fund, plans first semiconductor bet
  5. Read more news...

Editor's Pick

  1. ED orders Yes Bank to freeze accounts linked to BranchX, Frenzopay

  2. The shadow economy of online gaming: How money moves beyond the screen

  3. A VC in photos, a different story in business? Behind the facade of Foxhog’s Tarun Poddar