India’s market regulator is set to test a pioneering digital securities framework next week, potentially marking the country’s first tokenised bond issuance, integrating digital rupee settlement and blockchain technology to modernise bond trading infrastructure. India’s market regulator is preparing to…
Cashfree launches a free Android app enabling Indian direct-to-consumer brands to accept various offline payments via smartphones, simplifying payment processes at events, pop-ups, and temporary sales channels. Indian direct-to-consumer brands are finding that a business built online often needs to…
Moneyboxx Finance has partnered with Trusave Fintech’s Bachatt to launch SmartBiz Loan, an innovative digital unsecured lending platform aimed at nano and micro entrepreneurs, signalling a shift towards more efficient, technology-driven financial services for small businesses. Moneyboxx Finance has entered…
India has halted a proposal by Alipay+ to connect its payment network with the country’s UPI system citing national security and data protection concerns, highlighting tensions over Chinese-linked financial firms amid improving regional connectivity efforts. India has put on ice…
Hyderabad-based Viyona Fintech has launched its UPI Switch with Bharat Cooperative Bank, strengthening its foothold in India’s rapidly evolving digital payments ecosystem by offering enterprise-scale transaction processing and compliance features. Hyderabad-based Viyona Fintech has moved its UPI Switch into live…
WhatsApp has launched a bill payments feature in India, allowing users to pay utility bills seamlessly within the app, supported by the Bharat Connect network and accessible to over 22,700 billers across 30 categories, signalling a significant expansion in its…
Indian AI financial platform Afinit collaborates with Seoul National University to develop a groundbreaking credit scoring technology designed to enhance lending accuracy for previously rejected applicants, enhancing financial inclusion in emerging markets ahead of a Kosdaq listing. Afinit, the Indian…
Indian fintech companies like Pine Labs and Paytm are expanding into agentic payments, leveraging AI to automate and optimise transaction processes, signalling a new frontier in digital payments and operational efficiency. Indian fintech groups are rapidly expanding into agentic payments,…
The Reserve Bank of India has amended investment rules for urban co-operative banks, enabling them to buy shares in the Indian Digital Payment Intelligence Corporation to join the country’s central digital payment fraud monitoring platform, strengthening fraud detection and risk…
KFin Technologies has unveiled Arya, an innovative conversational AI platform designed to enable investors to perform mutual fund transactions within a single dialogue, potentially transforming fund servicing across its network. KFin Technologies has unveiled ARYA, a conversational AI platform that…
MIDASX’s exclusive partnership with MF Utilities India aims to expand offerings for mutual fund distributors across India, leveraging AI technology to streamline and scale wealth management services for over 700,000 investors and assets exceeding ₹2.5 lakh crore. MIDASX has struck…
Razorpay has launched RAY, an AI-powered account manager integrated into WhatsApp, enabling business owners to manage payments and gain insights through simple text or voice prompts, disrupting traditional dashboard-based processes. Razorpay has launched RAY, an AI account manager built into…
