FinTech

Whilst the world goes mad for artificial intelligence stocks, Mumbai’s equity markets are quietly positioning themselves as the sensible alternative. The global AI boom has sent tech-heavy exchanges from Nasdaq to Taiwan into stratospheric territory, with semiconductor stocks and AI darlings like Nvidia posting eye-watering gains. Meanwhile, Indian equities have lagged significantly—roughly 30% behind global […]

Most Indians investing through systematic investment plans have absolutely no idea their money flows through one invisible fintech company first. This silent infrastructure player processes millions of SIP transactions monthly, yet remains completely unknown to the retail investors it serves daily. Whilst Groww, PhonePe, and Paytm Money grab headlines and customer attention, this backend engine

Paytm is making a bold bet that Indians want to chat their way through travel booking rather than scroll through endless search results. The fintech giant’s new AI-powered Checkin app abandons traditional search interfaces entirely, instead offering conversational booking that learns from every interaction users have. It’s an audacious move in India’s fiercely competitive travel

India’s banking sector stands on the cusp of another major transformation that could fundamentally reshape the competitive landscape and institutional capabilities supporting the nation’s economic ambitions. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently highlighted the country’s strategic ambition to build larger, world-class banks by actively exploring mergers and consolidations across the banking sector that would create institutions

India’s fintech revolution just hit a dangerous inflection point. The sector, celebrated for rapid growth in digital payments, lending, and blockchain innovation, now faces mounting cybersecurity threats that could derail its extraordinary trajectory. A new PwC India and Unified Fintech Forum report released in October 2025 warns that despite being a global fintech hub with

Indian fintech giant Pine Labs is taking an unconventional path to public markets. The Gurugram-based payments platform has slashed its IPO valuation by approximately 40% from over $5 billion in 2022 to roughly $2.9 billion ahead of its November 2025 debut. This dramatic markdown isn’t desperation—it’s strategy. Pine Labs, widely recognised for merchant commerce and

Bengaluru-based fintech platform Jupiter Money has successfully closed a $15 million funding round that signals sustained investor confidence despite challenging market conditions for startups. The capital infusion, approximately ₹115 crore, comes entirely from existing backers including Mirae Asset Venture Investments, BeeNext, and 3one4 Capital, suggesting strong conviction from those who know the business intimately. Founder

India’s fintech sector has reached a pivotal moment where domestic dominance is no longer enough to satisfy ambitions or sustain growth trajectories. With the Unified Payments Interface facilitating over 20 billion transactions monthly as of August 2025 and more than 1 billion internet users across the nation, Indian fintech is now charting an ambitious path

India’s fintech sector has transformed from promising upstart to global powerhouse in less than a decade, reshaping how millions access financial services daily. Forecasts indicate a robust compound annual growth rate of approximately 31% between 2025 and 2029, with the market expected to exceed $250 billion by 2030 as digital payments, lending, and wealth management

India’s fintech darling status just encountered an uncomfortable truth. The sector, long celebrated for breakneck growth and unlimited venture capital, entered Q3 2025 confronting selective investment, strategic capital deployment, and pronounced market bifurcation—separating winners from strugglers. Deal values in financial services hit quarterly highs, whilst fintech funding showed distinct caution, with investors concentrating bets on