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India’s ranking in ’Network Readiness Index’ improves to 49th place, significant jump from its previous position at 60th

LivemintLivemint · 6m ago
India’s ranking in ’Network Readiness Index’ improves to 49th place, significant jump from its previous position at 60th
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India has jumped 11 places to secure the 49th rank in the Network Readiness Index 2024 (NRI 2024), a global evaluation of countries' use of technology to enhance governance and citizen engagement. Published by the Portulans Institute, India's improved ranking is attributed to advancements in fields such as artificial intelligence, mobile networks, and broadband, which have not only positioned the country as a global leader in technology adoption but also enhanced the ease of living for its citizens. The Indian government's initiatives to strengthen digital infrastructure and promote research and development have played a vital role in this progress.

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Apple's China market share shrinks as Huawei surges, data shows

Economic TimesEconomic Times · 11m ago
Apple's China market share shrinks as Huawei surges, data shows
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Apple's market share in China dropped by two percentage points in Q2 2024 due to increased competition from Huawei. Huawei's smartphone shipments rose 41% YoY during the period, aided by the launch of its Pura 70 series. Although specific shipment figures for Apple were not disclosed, Canalys data revealed that the company's market share in China fell to 14% in Q2 2024, down from 16% in the same quarter the previous year, resulting in a decline in Apple's ranking in the Chinese smartphone market from third to sixth place. Chinese smartphone shipments overall increased by 10% in Q2, with Vivo leading the market with a 19% share, followed by Oppo, Honor, and Huawei. Apple is now focusing on optimizing its channel management in the Chinese market, as it faces growth pressure.

Zomato becomes first Indian startup to enter Sensex 30

EntrackrEntrackr · 6m ago
Zomato becomes first Indian startup to enter Sensex 30
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Foodtech giant Zomato has made history as the first Indian startup to join the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensex 30, replacing JSW Steel Limited in the benchmark index of India’s top 30 companies. Zomato's inclusion in the SENSEX follows its strong performance over the past year. The stock has gained 38% in the past six months, 124.79% year-to-date, and 114.29% over the last year. On Monday, following its inclusion in the Sensex 30, Zomato's stock declined by 3.15% (as of 12:28 PM) to Rs 278.70 on the Bombay Stock Exchange, with a total market capitalization of Rs 2.68 lakh crore (approximately $31.9 billion) During the second quarter of the ongoing fiscal year, Zomato achieved a remarkable 68.5% quarter-on-quarter growth in operating revenue, reaching Rs 4,799 crore from Rs 2,848 crore in Q2 FY24. The Gurugram-based company also recorded a 4.8X increase in net profit to Rs 176 crore in the quarter ending September. Its arch-rival Swiggy posted Rs 3,601 crore of revenue and a net loss of Rs 625 crore during the second quarter of the current fiscal year. The recently listed firm is currently traded at Rs 592.8 per share and has a total market capitalization of Rs 1,32,695 crore (around $15.8 billion). Zomato also secured $1 billion from qualified institutional investors (QIIs) last month. The money keeps the firm with enough powder for future investments, even as the stock will benefit from index investing now, even though the BSE Sensex remains a smaller representation of India’s investment opportunities than say, the 50 share NSE Nifty. For Zomato, the index inclusion is a massive vindication of its seemingly high risk approach, where it has simply refused to rest on laurels, always pushing the boundaries to seek a competitive edge. Be it the acquisition of Blinkit, edgy communication strategies, or the investments into other startups, the firm has done enough to justify the lofty valuations, and expectations from investors thus far. The recent fundraise has also underscored its readiness to invest and invest big where it sees a need to do so. The sensex inclusion has seemed like a logical move for the pioneering tech firm, and the big question on everyone’s minds will surely be- what next?

PhonePe widens lead over G-Pay in March; CRED’s UPI ranking slips to 7th

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PhonePe widens lead over G-Pay in March; CRED’s UPI ranking slips to 7th
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PhonePe widens lead over G-Pay in March; CRED’s UPI ranking slips to 7th While the top five UPI apps — PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm, Navi, and Super.money — maintained their positions, CRED dropped to seventh place, overtaken by Axis Bank. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) recorded a 13.6% increase in volume in March, reaching 18.30 billion transactions. While the top five UPI apps — PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm, Navi, and Super.money — maintained their positions, CRED dropped to seventh place, overtaken by Axis Bank. This follows a similar shift in February, when Super.money replaced CRED in the top five rankings. Axis Bank moved ahead of CRED after recording 125 million B2C transactions in March. In the UPI system, B2C (business-to-customer) transactions include payments like refunds, salaries, or cashback that businesses send to customers. With a commanding 47.25% market share by transaction volume, PhonePe retained its top position by processing 8.64 billion transactions. Google Pay followed closely with 36.04%, handling 6.59 billion transactions. Together, the two giants controlled over 83% of the UPI transaction volume. Paytm, the third largest player, contributed a 6.67% share (1.22 billion transactions). In terms of transaction value, PhonePe again led with a 50.76% market share, handling over Rs 12.57 lakh crore, followed by Google Pay at 34.99% (Rs 8.66 lakh crore). CRED, despite a modest volume share of 0.79%, emerged as a high-value player and contributed Rs 55,091.22 crore, or 2.22% of the total value. This reflects the firm’s positioning among high-value users. Other apps like Amazon Pay, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank had a relatively minor presence in terms of both volume and value but still catered to specific user segments. In a recent development, the Indian government approved a new scheme with a budget of Rs 1,500 crore to encourage small merchants to use digital payments through the BHIM-UPI platform.

UPI achieves 10% month-on-month growth in October

EntrackrEntrackr · 8m ago
UPI achieves 10% month-on-month growth in October
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Unified Payments Interface (UPI) witnessed decent growth in transaction volume and value from September to October 2024. In October, the digital payment platform recorded 16.58 billion transactions, a 10% increase from September’s 15.04 billion, according to data published by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). The transaction value surged 14% to Rs 23.50 lakh crore in October from Rs 20.64 lakh crore in September. This growth was fueled by a 45% year-over-year rise in transaction count and a 37% rise in transaction value. Moreover, average daily transaction volume increased from 501 million in September to 535 million in October, with the daily transaction amount reaching Rs 75,801 crore, a noticeable increase from Rs 68,800 crore the previous month. In September, PhonePe maintained its leading position in India’s UPI market with a 48% share of transaction volume. Google Pay came in second with 37.4%, followed by Paytm in third place with 7%. The market share data for October has yet to be released. Recently, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) granted approval to One97 Communications Limited, Paytm's parent company, to onboard new users onto its UPI platform. The new authorization is expected to help the Noida-based company expand its user base and enhance its market share in the competitive UPI sector. In recent weeks, NPCI has implemented significant changes to UPI transaction limits. The upper cap for certain types of UPI payments has been raised to Rs 5 lakh, while the limits for UPI Lite Wallet and UPI 123Pay have also been increased. These adjustments are intended to encourage greater digital transaction adoption, supporting the Indian government’s ambitious goal of achieving 1 billion transactions per day by 2026-27.

MobiKwik’s Zaakpay ​​receives RBI nod to operate as online payment aggregator

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MobiKwik’s Zaakpay ​​receives RBI nod to operate as online payment aggregator
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MobiKwik’s Zaakpay ​​receives RBI nod to operate as online payment aggregator. Fintech company MobiKwik announced today that its subsidiary, Zaakpay, has received a certificate of authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an online payment aggregator. This regulatory approval allows Zaakpay to expand its role in India’s rapidly growing digital payments ecosystem. As an RBI-authorised payment aggregator, Zaakpay will now be able to onboard merchants and facilitate online payment transactions in compliance with the central bank’s guidelines. In a regulatory filing, the company emphasized that this milestone enhances Zaakpay’s capacity to scale its operations and deepen its presence in the digital payments market. Recently, the Gurugram-based company forayed into the securities broking space with the launch of its wholly owned subsidiary, MobiKwik Securities Broking Private Limited (MSBPL). As of Q3 FY25, MobiKwik’s registered user base had grown to 172 million, along with a merchant network of 5 million. In the third quarter of the previous fiscal year, it reported revenue of Rs 269 crore and a loss of Rs 55.2 crore.

Ola Electric back on top with 25% EV 2W market share in January

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Ola Electric back on top with 25% EV 2W market share in January
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Ola Electric has reclaimed its leading position in the electric two-wheeler (EV 2W) segment, capturing a 24.91% market share in January. According to Vahan data, the company sold 24,330 units during the month. TVS Motors took the second spot, selling 23,788 units, just slightly behind Ola. Bajaj Auto, another prominent player in the Indian automobile sector, secured a 21.80% market share with 21,294 units sold in January. This marks a significant turnaround for Ola Electric, as both Bajaj and TVS Motor had surpassed the company by a considerable margin in December. Ola attributes its strong performance to its robust S1 portfolio and the recent expansion of its sales and service network, which now spans 4,000 stores nationwide. An Ola Electric spokesperson commented, “It has been an impressive start to the year for us as we emerged as a clear leader in the EV 2W industry yet again. While we are committed to further cementing our position in the segment, our recently launched Gen-3 portfolio has set new benchmarks in performance and reliability across the 2W industry in India. With our diverse EV propositions across premium and mass-market segments and expansion of our sales network beyond tier-1 and tier-2 cities, Ola Electric will continue to lead India’s transition towards #EndICEAge.” Ather Energy, a Bengaluru-based startup, recorded sales of 12,895 units, capturing a 13.20% market share. The company, led by Tarun Mehta, is also nearing its initial public offering (IPO) after receiving approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Beyond the top four players, companies like Greaves Electric Mobility (3,611 units) and PURE EV (1,650 units) were making efforts to carve out their niche in the competitive market. Hero Motocorp, despite its stronghold in the petrol two-wheeler segment, continued to face challenges in the EV space, selling only 1,615 units. Bgauss Auto (1,451 units) and Revolt Intellicorp (1,060 units) maintained their dedicated customer bases, while Kinetic Green Energy trailed with just 806 units sold.

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