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Fintech firms enabling secure, inclusive financial services for merchants, MSMEs: FM
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman praised fintech innovations for enhancing secure and inclusive financial services during her visit to Pine Labs. She highlighted their role in expanding India’s Digital Public Infrastructure, benefiting merchants and MSMEs. Sitharaman witnessed demonstrations of fintech solutions related to prepaid instruments and the Account Aggregator framework, emphasizing their transformative impact. A recent study showed 90% of MSMEs accept online payments, but only 18% utilize digital lending, indicating growth potential.
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FM Sitharaman visits Pine Labs, highlights push for digital public infrastructure - BusinessToday
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1m ago
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited Pine Labs in Noida, emphasizing the government's commitment to strengthening Digital Public Infrastructure and promoting financial inclusion. She explored various fintech tools that support secure and inclusive financial services for MSMEs and merchants. Her visit highlights the importance of collaboration between public and private sectors to drive innovation. Pine Labs' CEO expressed enthusiasm, underscoring the government's strategy to leverage technology for economic empowerment and expand digital payments' reach.
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PayG secures RBI Payment Aggregator license
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1m ago
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PayG secures RBI Payment Aggregator license Payment gateway PayG has been granted the Payment Aggregator License by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This represents a major step forward in PayG’s mission to create a secure, inclusive, and innovation-led payment infrastructure for India’s digital economy. With the license in hand, the startup is now fully authorized to continue delivering seamless and compliant digital payment solutions to its expanding network of merchants and consumers, PayG said in a press release. According to PayG, this license solidifies its aim to build a future-ready payment ecosystem that’s inclusive, scalable, and relentlessly focused on empowering India’s economic backbone—its micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). PayG is laser-focused on transforming the digital journey for MSMEs and retailers. By offering user-friendly, secure, and affordable payment solutions, the platform is helping small businesses—from street vendors to local retailers. The Hyderabad-based startup is also actively advancing its partnership with ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce). PayG plans to invest in product upgrades, advanced security frameworks, and feature-rich tools designed specifically for MSMEs and retailers. Its upcoming products include advanced analytics to help merchants make smarter decisions, seamless credit facilitation services, integration with popular business platforms for end-to-end solutions, and an easy-to-use payment experience tailored to small businesses. Founded in 2020, PayG is a payment gateway that claims to have partnered with over 1,000 SMB merchants and more than 50 enterprise clients. It features over 120 payment options which include various banks’ credit cards, debit cards, net banking, and wallets to accept payment easily.
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Reshaping MSME Paradigms: The Role Of Fintech In India’s Evolving Economy
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1y ago
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Fintech solutions have transformed the financial services sector in India by addressing challenges and unlocking growth opportunities for MSMEs. These solutions have democratized access to finance, streamlined payment processes, reached underserved segments, and designed financial products tailored to business needs. Fintech innovations have empowered MSMEs to participate actively in the formal economy and access a wider range of financial services. Cloud-based accounting tools, AI-powered financial planning, compliance automation, and enhanced security measures have enabled MSMEs to optimize operations and expand customer bases. Collaboration among stakeholders is needed to embrace technology, create supportive policies, and improve access to credit and financial services for the MSME sector.
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Fintech firm BharatPe elevates Nalin Negi as CEO; to focus on sustained profitability
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1y ago
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New Delhi-based fintech firm BharatPe has appointed Nalin Negi as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Negi, who previously served as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the company, brings over 28 years of experience in the fintech and banking sectors. Under his interim leadership, BharatPe achieved significant financial growth, with operating revenue reaching Rs 904 crore in the fiscal year 2022-23. As CEO, Negi will focus on sustained profitability, scaling lending businesses, and launching new products for merchants. The company aims to strengthen its position as India's preferred fintech firm and drive financial inclusion for MSMEs.
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Talino Venture Studios Secures $5 Million Investment from Chemonics International to Advance Financial Inclusion in the Philippines
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1y ago
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Talino Venture Studios, a player in fostering innovative fintech solutions, secured a $5 million investment from Chemonics International to advance financial inclusion in the Philippines. This partnership highlights the role of technology in bridging the financial inclusion gap, emphasizing the importance of inclusive and scalable technology solutions. Talino Venture Studios has a track record of supporting fintech companies focusing on inclusivity, contributing to ventures like BayaniPay. This investment underscores the significance of technology-driven solutions for economic empowerment and inclusive financial services in the Philippines.
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BharatPe to launch new entity BharatPe Money for lending vertical
Entrackr
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1y ago
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Fintech company BharatPe is launching a new subsidiary called BharatPe Money, focusing on lending services for merchants and consumers. The company has created a new subsidiary called Resilient Digi Services Private Limited for this purpose. BharatPe Money offers customized credit products for MSMEs and consumers, along with additional services such as credit card payments and utility bill payments. The company has also recorded its first profitable month in October, with annualized revenue exceeding Rs 1,500 crore.
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VC-backed Samunnati raises another $5 mn in pre-Series E round
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1m ago
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Samunnati Financial Intermediation Services, an agri-focused non-banking financial company, has raised Rs 42.5 crore ($5 million) from Elevar Equity as part of its pre-Series E funding round. This investment, the first equity infusion for the company this financial year, strengthens its capital base. Samunnati aims to enhance its inclusive agriculture ecosystem, benefiting farmers by integrating financial, market, and advisory services. Talks with venture capital firms for a Series E round are underway.
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India among global fintech hotspots, says World Economic Forum study
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16d ago
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India is recognized as a global fintech hotspot alongside the US and the UK, according to a World Economic Forum study. The report highlights India's role in enhancing financial access in emerging markets, despite a post-pandemic slowdown. The study identifies key fintech hubs, including India, hosting over 10 firms each. Fintechs are increasing financial inclusion, with significant customer growth among traditionally underserved groups like MSMEs, low-income individuals, and women, especially in emerging markets.
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EaseBuzz partners with Wix.com to enable seamless payment acceptance for businesses in India
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1y ago
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Fintech startup Easebuzz has partnered with global SaaS platform Wix.com to provide online payment solutions to merchants in India. The partnership will allow merchants on the Wix platform to accept secure digital payments, including debit/credit cards, net banking, UPI, and wallets. The aim is to meet the growing demands of the Indian eCommerce market, expected to reach $150 billion by 2026. Easebuzz will also offer value-added services such as split payments, instant refunds, and international payment acceptance, empowering Wix merchants to accept various forms of online payments.
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IntrCity Secures Rs. 37 Crore In Its Series C Round Led by Mirabilis Investment Trust
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1y ago
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Fiserv, a payments and financial services technology company, has named Murali Nair as the general manager of India and South Asia. Nair will be responsible for overseeing the Fiserv client franchise in these regions, focusing on delivering innovative banking and payment solutions to financial institutions, merchants, and consumers. With over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Nair has held leadership positions at CRED, Zeta, Visa, Mastercard, Citibank, Deutsche Bank, and Barclays Bank. Fiserv is a major player in India's fintech sector, providing banking, digital, and payment solutions to financial institutions and fintech companies.
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