The partnership will enable Paytm to expand its presence by reaching a broader merchant base through Axis Bank. At the same time, it will enhance the latter’s merchant acquiring portfolio by improving transaction efficiency, according to a statement released on Tuesday.
Top venture capitalists and investors commented that the abolishment of angel tax will attract not just domestic investors but also foreign investments and will also bring confidence in the startup ecosystem as well as among investors.
The announcement to abolish angel tax for all classes of investors was made during the presentation of Budget 2024-25 in the Lok Sabha.
NPCI introduces ‘UPI One World’ wallet service for international travelers in India, offering a cashless payment solution linked to UPI. The service simplifies transactions for foreign nationals and NRIs from G20 countries, providing a convenient alternative to carrying cash.
Valued at $700 million, Kreditbee flipping base to India will set the stage for a domestic initial public offering by the company — the key reason behind moving domicile here. Khatabook, another fintech backed by Y Combinator and Tribe Capital, has also begun work on moving its domicile to India from the US, sources briefed …
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The UPI payments space has seen an influx of new players in recent times. The entrants are challenging the dominance of PhonePe and Google Pay, which control more than 80% share of the market.
The Economic Survey 2023-24 calls for closing regulatory gaps in the fintech sector and aligning with global best practices. It emphasizes moving towards data-based lending instead of judgment-based lending, particularly for small businesses. The survey also suggests evolving a common approach for user data like KYC across regulators and highlights India’s goal to become a …
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The huge amount of inward remittances to India every year and the freelancers and software service companies in India catering to global companies make cross-border payments a big opportunity for India. The Economic Survey for 2023-24 sees remittances growing 4% to $129 billion by 2025.
Paytm’s Q1 financials were mainly impacted by RBI’s action in March when it asked Paytm Payments Bank to halt banking services. As its loss widened and revenue fell, Paytm has not given any future guidance on profitability. Paytm said the fall in revenues is due to the reduction in certain operating metrics like monthly transacting …
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PAYTM-India’s Paytm posts wider Q1 loss on banking unit wind down
