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Junio receives RBI approval to issue prepaid payment instruments

EntrackrEntrackr · 6d ago
Junio receives RBI approval to issue prepaid payment instruments
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Junio Payments, a subsidiary of FirstPay Technologies, has received in-principle authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to issue Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs). According to Junio Payments, this marks a significant milestone in its journey to expand access to secure and innovative digital financial solutions designed especially for teenagers and young adults. With this authorisation, Junio will soon introduce a digital Wallet linked to UPI, allowing users to scan UPI QR codes and make payments even without a bank account. This capability aligns closely with the UPI Circle initiative launched by NPCI, enabling youngsters to make UPI payments using their parents’ linked UPI accounts. Founded by Ankit Gera and Shankar Nath, Junio has been at the forefront of creating a unique digital ecosystem tailored for young users. The Junio app, along with its RuPay co-branded physical and virtual prepaid cards, empowers parents to transfer money, set spending limits, assign tasks or allowances, and monitor financial activity in real time. “Prepaid wallet is more powerful now as it can be linked for UPI payments. Our focus is on innovation that balances freedom with guidance—ensuring every digital transaction becomes a step toward independence, literacy, and trust,” said Ankit Gera, co-founder of Junio Payments. The Junio app, trusted by over 2 million students and young professionals, creates a safe, cashless, and educational payment environment for India’s digital-native youth. It supports online and offline purchases, tap & pay, and NCMC-enabled transit payments.

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Infibeam Avenues gets RBI nod to issue prepaid payment instruments

EntrackrEntrackr · 14d ago
Infibeam Avenues gets RBI nod to issue prepaid payment instruments
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Snippets Infibeam Avenues gets RBI nod to issue prepaid payment instruments Infibeam Avenues Ltd has received two major regulatory approvals that strengthen its foothold in the digital payments ecosystem. The company has obtained approval from RBI to issue PPIs under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. Infibeam Avenues Ltd has received two major regulatory approvals that strengthen its foothold in the digital payments ecosystem. The company informed the exchanges that it has obtained in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to issue Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. According to the filing, the RBI’s approval permits Infibeam Avenues to issue and operate prepaid payment instruments, subject to submission of a System Audit Report (SAR) within the prescribed validity period. This move marks the company’s entry into the regulated PPI space, enabling it to expand its fintech offerings across wallets, prepaid cards, and stored-value payment solutions. On the same day, Infibeam’s wholly owned subsidiary, IA Fintech IFSC Private Limited, also received in-principle approval from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to act as a Payment Service Provider (PSP) in GIFT-IFSC. The subsidiary is now authorized to carry out Escrow Service, Cross Border Money Transfer Service, and Merchant Acquisition Service. During the first quarter of the ongoing fiscal year, the company’s revenue from operations rose to Rs 1,280 crore in Q1 FY26, up from Rs 745 crore in Q1 FY25. The company’s net profit declined 16% to Rs 58.4 crore in Q1 FY26 from Rs 69.4 crore in the same period last year. Infibeam is yet to file its financial results for the second quarter. Infibeam’s share price is currently trading at Rs 19.40 per share (as of 10:30 AM), giving the company a market capitalization of Rs 5,425 crore.

Ahead of IPO, PayU receives final Payment Aggregator license

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Ahead of IPO, PayU receives final Payment Aggregator license
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Ahead of IPO, PayU receives final Payment Aggregator license PayU has received final authorization from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an online Payment Aggregator. This allows the fintech firm to onboard new merchants onto its platform. In April 2024, PayU received in-principle approval from the RBI to operate as a payment aggregator. “As we move forward, we remain dedicated to building a resilient, compliant, inclusive, and innovation-driven institution—one that serves merchants of all sizes and contributes meaningfully to the Digital India vision of the RBI and the Government,” said a PayU spokesperson. The development comes at a time when PayU is planning for its IPO, eyeing a public listing during the second half of 2025. The company also appointed Pramod Rao as its Chief Risk Officer, who will oversee risk management, regulatory compliance, and strengthen the organization’s financial and operational risk framework. PayU has acquired a 43.5% stake in real-time payments technology firm Mindgate Solutions, enhancing its footprint in India’s real-time payments space and leveraging Mindgate’s expertise to drive digital payment innovation globally. Several other startups have secured authorization from the RBI as payment aggregators. MobiKwik’s subsidiary Zaakpay and PB Fintech’s subsidiary PB Pay received in-principle approval, and BharatPe’s Resilient Payments was granted final approval. Earlier this year, cross-border payments company Skydo received in-principle authorization from the RBI to operate as a Payment Aggregator-Cross Border (PA-CB) entity.

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