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Billdesk, Razorpay leaders talk of innovation, AI and regulation in payments industry

Money Control

Money Control · 2y ago

Billdesk, Razorpay leaders talk of innovation, AI and regulation in payments industry

Harshil Mathur, co-founder and CEO, Razorpay, and MN Srinivasu, co-founder and director, BillDesk tell Moneycontrol Startup conclave that AI will touch every aspect of the entire ecosystem and how tech remains their biggest expense

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The Payments Council of India (PCI) reappointed Vishwas Patel, Joint Managing Director of CCAvenue, as chairperson for the 2025–27 term. Other key appointments include MN Srinivasu of BillDesk and Nalin Bansal from NPCI as co-chairpersons. The PCI aims to focus on sustainable value creation within India's digital payments sector while collaborating closely with regulators. Leaders from companies like Razorpay, Mastercard, and PayPal have also been appointed to various important committee positions within PCI.

Pause on the cards: Fintechs may take a hit as most banks stay away from BBPS

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Economic Times · 1y ago

Pause on the cards: Fintechs may take a hit as most banks stay away from BBPS

Fintech startups, including Cred, PhonePe, BillDesk, and Infibeam Avenues, are expected to face disruption as a new regulation mandates credit card bill payments to be processed through a centralized billing network starting July 1. However, major card issuers in India, like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank, have not yet activated the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS), potentially causing further complications in the industry.

Pure-play payments space will have only 10 serious players in next 3 years: BillDesk’s MN Srinivasu

Money Control

Money Control · 2y ago

Pure-play payments space will have only 10 serious players in next 3 years: BillDesk’s MN Srinivasu

MN Srinivasu, co-founder of BillDesk, predicts that the pure-play payments space will witness consolidation, leaving only around 10 serious players in the next three years. He emphasizes the need for players to differentiate themselves and offer unique value propositions to thrive in the competitive landscape. Srinivasu anticipates increased collaborations and acquisitions to occur as the industry evolves. Razorpay which is in the process of reverse flipping its domicile back to India is looking to go for an IPO in the next two-years.

Silicon Valley stifled the AI doom movement in 2024 | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 7m ago

Silicon Valley stifled the AI doom movement in 2024 | TechCrunch

In 2024, Silicon Valley's tech industry overshadowed concerns about catastrophic AI risks, promoting a prosperous vision of generative AI. While high-profile figures called for AI regulation due to potential threats, industry leaders like Marc Andreessen argued for minimal restrictions to maintain competitiveness and innovation. The debate peaked with California's SB 1047, aimed at regulating AI, but it was vetoed amid intense lobbying and perceived impracticality. The AI safety movement gained some traction but faces challenges in 2025.

Razorpay Walks The Tightrope Of Regulations And Profits

Inc42 · 10m ago

Razorpay Walks The Tightrope Of Regulations And Profits

Harshil Mathur, the co-founder and CEO of Razorpay, believes that regulations are beneficial for the fintech industry. According to industry experts, Razorpay is one of the leading players in India's payments gateway and payment aggregator market. However, there are challenges such as low margins for payment aggregators and revenue sharing agreements with banks and other entities. The dominance of UPI platforms like PhonePe and Paytm in India's digital payments space also poses a challenge for Razorpay. Nevertheless, the company is looking to diversify its business streams by venturing into cross-border payments.

Musk, Zuckerberg, Gates to join US senators for AI forum

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Musk, Zuckerberg, Gates to join US senators for AI forum

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is hosting a closed-door forum with tech leaders like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Sundar Pichai to discuss artificial intelligence safeguards. The discussion will cover concerns related to deepfakes, election interference, and critical infrastructure attacks. Schumer aims to build consensus for safe AI innovation, emphasizing the importance of Congress acting on the complex subject of AI regulation. This meeting comes amid increasing attention on AI's societal impact, with multiple Congressional hearings and industry commitments to AI safety.

BillDesk reports slight growth in revenue, fall in profit in FY23

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

BillDesk reports slight growth in revenue, fall in profit in FY23

Mumbai-based payment company BillDesk has reported a slight increase in operational revenue to Rs 2,678 crore for FY23, from Rs 2,442 crore the previous year. However, its net profit for the year dropped to Rs 141.9 crore, down from Rs 149.6 crore. Although BillDesk continues to be profitable compared to competitors like Paytm, PhonePe, and Razorpay, it has experienced stagnation in revenues and a strain on its net profit over the last three years. In October 2022, Prosus canceled its planned acquisition of BillDesk, which would have been the second-largest Indian startup buyout after Flipkart's acquisition by Walmart.

Tech Leaders Once Cried for AI Regulation. Now the Message Is ‘Slow Down’

Wired · 1y ago

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Box CEO Aaron Levie recently attended TechNet Day, an event where tech industry leaders meet with members of Congress to discuss legislation. Levie expressed skepticism about the need for extensive AI regulation, stating that Europe's approach is risky and that the tech industry lacks consensus on how to regulate AI. He believes that a sweeping AI bill in the US is unlikely. Levie's comments contrast with the views of other AI elites who advocate for regulation. Additionally, the article highlights the challenges of creating effective AI legislation and the difficulty in defining fair use in the context of AI.

Startup Policy Forum endorses discount rates on UPI for large merchants

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YourStory · 5m ago

Startup Policy Forum endorses discount rates on UPI for large merchants

The Startup Policy Forum (SPF), consisting of leading Indian startups like Razorpay and CRED, supports introducing a merchant discount rate (MDR) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for large merchants. A two-tiered MDR framework is proposed, exempting small merchants while imposing controlled fees on larger ones. This approach aims to drive innovation, curb fraud, and sustain the payments industry. SPF highlights the necessity of balancing growth with inclusion and stresses the urgency due to recent financial strains on fintechs.

Razorpay's UPI Verse, India’s EV Dreams Hit A Wall & More

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Razorpay's UPI Verse, India’s EV Dreams Hit A Wall & More

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