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Infibeam Avenues to launch global agentic AI marketplace

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Infibeam Avenues to launch global agentic AI marketplace
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Fintech platform Infibeam Avenues Ltd is preparing to launch a global marketplace focused on Agentic AI, according to PTI. The new platform, developed under its AI division Phronetic.AI, will allow usersā€”ranging from enterprises to individual usersā€”to build, buy, sell, and operate autonomous AI agents without coding. These AI agents are designed to perform various tasks across sectors such as finance, customer service, and logistics. The company aims to provide a no-code solution for task automation and workflow execution through this marketplace. Infibeam had previously acquired a 54.1% controlling stake in Rediff.com in 2023. The acquisition led to Infibeam founder Vishal Mehta being appointed chairman of Rediff. While initial plans included relaunching Rediff as a digital finance hub with services like RediffPay and RediffOne, the company has simultaneously been working on this Agentic AI platform. This move represents Infibeamā€™s re-entry into the marketplace space, with a focus on AI-driven applications. Vishal Mehta, an MIT and Cornell alumnus and former Amazon executive, is leading the initiative. Infibeam had earlier shifted its focus from e-commerce to fintech, with CCAvenue growing into one of Indiaā€™s largest payment gateway platforms. The Agentic AI marketplace is expected to be launched soon.

Infibeamā€™s Rediff.com secures NPCI license to offer UPI services

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Infibeamā€™s Rediff.com secures NPCI license to offer UPI services
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Infibeamā€™s Rediff.com secures NPCI license to offer UPI services Infibeam Avenues announced that its subsidiary, Rediff.com, has received a Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP) license from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) for its digital payment platform, RediffPay. According to the company, NPCI's official communication confirmed the approval, with Axis Bank serving as the Payment System Provider (PSP). This license enables RediffPay to offer Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services to its users, marking Infibeam Avenues' strategic entry into the consumer-facing digital payments sector. The company had previously applied for the TPAP license following its acquisition of a controlling stake in Rediff in 2024. In August 2024, Infibeam Avenues acquired a 54% stake in Rediff.com India to relaunch Rediff.com as a consumer-facing digital financial services aggregator. ā€œWe are thrilled that our subsidiary has received the TPAP license from NPCI, allowing us to extend UPI services through RediffPay. This milestone aligns with our vision to enhance financial inclusivity and offer seamless digital payment solutions to consumers across India,ā€ said Vishal Mehta, Chairman and MD of Infibeam Avenues. RediffPay aims to leverage Rediff's substantial web traffic and Infibeam's fintech expertise to provide a user-friendly platform for secure and efficient digital transactions. The company plans to introduce a range of financial services, including credit and wealth management products, to cater to the diverse needs of its users. This development follows Infibeam Avenues' recent achievements, including receiving final authorization from the Reserve Bank of India to operate as a Payment Aggregator for its flagship payment gateway brand, CCAvenue. Infibeamā€™s revenue from operations spiked to Rs 1,070 crore in Q3 FY25 from Rs 907 crore in Q3 FY24. The companyā€™s profit after tax rose 50% to Rs 64.4 crore during the period.

Infibeam Avenues restructures UAE unit ahead of ADX listing

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Infibeam Avenues restructures UAE unit ahead of ADX listing
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Fintech firm Infibeam Avenues Ltd's UAE subsidiary has reorganized its shareholding structure ahead of its listing to amplify its digital payment strategy, as stated in a stock exchange filing. The reorganization involves transferring the mirror shareholding in Avenues World FZ-LLC to its newly incorporated Abu Dhabi entity, Infibeam Avenues ME SPV Ltd. According to the stock exchange filing on Thursday, Infibeam Avenues' wholly-owned UAE subsidiary, Vavian International Ltd, will hold an 80 percent stake in the newly formed Infibeam Avenues ME SPV Ltd. This entity will, in turn, own Avenues World FZ-LLC, the operator behind the widely recognized CCAvenue.ae payment gateway in the UAE. The strategic reshuffling aligns with Infibeam Avenues' bullish outlook on the rapidly expanding digital payments sector in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The move also aligns with the company's plans to optimize its upcoming ADX IPO fundraising (Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange), which requires the company to have its headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Prior to this, Infibeam Avenues stated that its UAE-based step-down subsidiary, Avenues World FZ-LLC, had raised up to $20 million in a pre-IPO equity placement. The 20% dilution gave the firm a post-money valuation of $100 million. In August 2023, Infibeam Avenues was reported to have processed over AED 1 billion in transactions in a single month. By October 2023, its CCAvenue.ae payment gateway had processed more than AED 24.5 billion in transactions, serving over 5,000 merchants across various industries, including high-profile clients such as Burj Khalifa, Emaar, Damac, Nakheel, and Trump Golf Dubai. Earlier, Infibeam Avenues had introduced mobile-based QR code solutions in the UAE, targeting the growing offline payments sector. This launch marked a pivotal step for the company, as it expanded its portfolio of offerings into the international market, beginning with the UAE. Additionally, Infibeamā€™s subsidiary in Saudi Arabia recently secured the Payment Tokenization Service Provider (PTSP) certification from the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA), becoming one of the first Indian fintech firms to do so in the Kingdom. The company had also reported impressive year-on-year growth in the region, driven by the launch of initiatives such as express settlement for merchants, CCAvenue TapPay, and an aggressive expansion strategy targeting the digital payments boom in the Middle East.

Exclusive: Infibeam entering UPI payments with new app RediffPay

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Exclusive: Infibeam entering UPI payments with new app RediffPay
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Infibeam Avenues Limited is planning to enter the unified payments interface (UPI) market with its new payment app, RediffPay, sources aware of the development told Entrackr. This move would position Infibeam Avenues among well-established competitors like PhonePe, Paytm, Google Pay, and MobiKwik in the UPI space. Last month, Infibeam Avenues acquired 54% stake in Rediff.com India, signaling plans to relaunch Rediff.com in its new avatar as a consumer-facing digital financial services aggregator. ā€œInfibeam aims to extend beyond UPI payments with inclusion of insurance, lending, stock trading, and wealth management,ā€ said a source requesting anonymity. In April 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted that India registered 131 billion UPI transactions worth Rs 200 trillion in FY24. According to a source, Infibeam plans to leverage Rediffā€™s established user base and brand recognition, combined with its own expertise in digital payments, to drive the growth of its UPI offering. For context, Rediff claims 55 million monthly visits and over 70 million registered email users. Last year, Infibeam acquired a 49% stake in Pirimid Technologies, a capital market trading software provider. The company is working on integrating this capability into its digital payments platform for its domestic and international clients, with RediffPay expected to play a key role in supporting this initiative, as per sources. ā€œUnlike other UPI players who had to start from scratch, Rediffā€™s existing customer base of millions will give it a significant advantage, coupled with CCAvenueā€™s strong presence in B2B payments,ā€ said another source. The source added that Rediffā€™s substantial customer base is expected to provide the app with a ready user base. This foray will also mark Infibeamā€™s first major foray into the B2C segment, with a focus on consumer payments. Through RediffPay, the company will offer UPI services alongside other financial solutions, including credit on UPI and bill payments. Queries sent to Infibeam and Rediff didnā€™t elicit any responses till this story went to the press. Infibeam is also developing comprehensive payment technology focused on enhanced transaction security, which could give Rediffpay an edge over competitors. This aligns with Infibeamā€™s investment in AI through Phronetic.AI. In January, Infibeam roped in Rajesh Kumar SA as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the artificial intelligence business. Currently, PhonePe controls 48% market share by volume in UPI followed by Google Pay and Paytm with 37.3% and 7.21% shares, respectively. While CRED emerged as the fourth largest player in terms of UPI transactions, several new players such as Flipkart, NAVI and BharatPe have also entered the consumer facing payments market.

Rediff.com Appoints Vishal Mehta as Chairman and Managing Director Following Majority Stake Acquisition by Infibeam Avenues Ltd.

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Rediff.com Appoints Vishal Mehta as Chairman and Managing Director Following Majority Stake Acquisition by Infibeam Avenues Ltd.
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- Vishal Mehta appointed as Chairman and Managing Director of Rediff.com after Infibeam Avenues Ltd's majority stake acquisition. - Mr. Mehta will also continue to serve as Chairman and MD of Infibeam Avenues Ltd. - Ajit Balakrishnan, previous Rediff.com MD, expresses confidence in Mehta's ability to drive growth and innovation. - Mehta brings expertise in digital innovation and strategic business development, having worked at Amazon and founded Infibeam. - Rediff.com aims to tap into its extensive consumer base to offer AI-powered financial products, leveraging Infibeam's regulatory compliance expertise. - Infibeam Avenues' acquisition of a majority stake in Rediff.com marks a significant milestone for both companies.

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