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BharatPe launches credit-on-UPI product

BharatPe launches credit-on-UPI product 'Flex' in partnership with Yes Bank

02 Jun 2026, 01:42 PM

BharatPe Flex is designed to provide greater flexibility in managing everyday expenses without requiring users to switch to a separate payment platform.

Ajay Rajan joins Protean as MD and CEO after exiting YES Bank

Ajay Rajan joins Protean as MD and CEO after exiting YES Bank

21 May 2026, 09:38 PM

YES Bank's transaction banking head Ajay Rajan will join Protean (eariler known as NSDL) as MD and CEO, effective June 1.

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

17 Nov 2025, 01:04 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, 02:37 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, 05:57 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, 06:01 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. BlackSoil provides Rs 80 crore acquisition financing for Mintoak's ICC Loyalty buy

  2. RBI identifies 17 NBFCs in upper layer under revised framework; Tata Sons stays on list

  3. Fisdom founders set to exit Groww following completion of acquisition integration

  4. PB Fintech Q1 FY27 revenue up 40% to Rs 1,348 crore, net profit jumps 92%

  5. Elevation Capital offloads Paytm stake worth Rs 2,038 crore via bulk deals
  6. Read more news...

AI/Emerging Tech

  1. Solinas Integrity secures Series A1 funding co-led by Mela Ventures, Hero Enterprise Family Office

  2. Capillary Technologies Q1 FY27 revenue up 43% to Rs 256 crore

  3. Former Swiggy, Zomato execs' AI startup Profound bags seed funding

  4. Kily bags Rs 30 crore funding led by Sorin Investments

  5. Sarvam AI raising $74 million in extended Series B funding led by Nvidia
  6. Read more news...

IPO Tales

  1. Cult.fit IPO: A leaner business, but can the fitness startup justify its valuation?

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

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

  4. Shiprocket IPO: A profitable core, costly emerging bets
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Money & Machines

  1. Money & Machines: Postpaid is back. The golden era isn't; What Sarvam's Chaplot bet signals

  2. Money & Machines: Ashneer Grover’s third attempt at Third Unicorn; Rise of AI-powered travel

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

  4. Money & Machines: Regulating crypto without regulating crypto; iMerit's human edge
  5. Previous editions...

PE/VC Tales

  1. 'Traditional fintech SaaS still very valuable', says Cedar Hill Capital's Sahil Anand

  2. Inside the fintech bets of Blume Ventures

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

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