Tired of Harassing Bank Calls? This AI Could Replace Them Forever
If you’ve ever dodged a bank call or ignored a collections SMS, you’re not alone. The financial services industry is full of outdated communication, pushy recovery agents, and one-size-fits-all messages that no one wants to deal with.
But one Indian startup is on a mission to change all of that — and it’s just raised serious…
InCred Holdings, one of India’s fastest-growing fintech firms, is gearing up for a blockbuster IPO with plans to raise ₹1,500 crore (around $172 million) via a fresh issue of shares. The company’s total IPO size is expected to fall between $460 million and $560 million, marking one of the most significant listings in the financial services sector this year.
According to internal documents…
CredRight, a Hyderabad-based NBFC (Non-Banking Financial Company), has just raised $10 million in Series B funding to support India’s smallest business owners — the ones who power local economies but often get overlooked by traditional banks.
This funding round was led by Abler Nordic, a global impact investor making its first move from its new Fund V. Existing backers Michael & Susan Dell…
DPDzero Secures $7 Million to Transform Debt Recovery with AI
In a major push to modernize debt recovery in India, Bengaluru-based startup DPDzero has raised $7 million in Series A funding. The fintech company is making waves in the financial services world by using AI to help banks and lenders recover overdue loans faster and more ethically.
This fresh funding round was led by GMO Venture…
In a move that highlights growing confidence in India’s evolving digital credit landscape, Nithin and Nikhil Kamath—the co-founders of Zerodha, the country’s leading online brokerage platform—have acquired a minority stake worth Rs 250 crore in InCred Holdings. This strategic investment underscores the Kamath brothers’ belief in the future of India’s formal and technology-driven…
Lendingkart Finance Reports Massive Loss in FY25: What Went Wrong?
Lendingkart Finance, the digital lending arm of the Temasek-backed Lendingkart Group, has hit a financial rough patch. For the financial year ending March 2025, the company reported a net loss of ₹288.3 crore—marking a dramatic turnaround from the ₹60 crore profit it enjoyed just a year ago.
The loss before tax ballooned to…
BharatPe, the rising star in the fintech world, is making headlines for all the right reasons! The company has reported a significant decline in its losses during the first nine months of the current financial year, and the latest updates show that it’s on the fast track to profitability. Let’s dive into the numbers and understand why BharatPe’s journey from losses to gains is a story…
In a major move for the Indian financial technology sector, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has partnered with Kissht, a Mumbai-based digital lending platform. This collaboration sees Tendulkar not only as a strategic investor but also as Kissht’s first-ever brand ambassador. This partnership is set to reshape the way millions of Indians access financial services, with Tendulkar’s iconic…
In a bold move to disrupt the traditional home financing sector, Easy Home Finance, a leading lending tech startup, has raised a whopping $35 million in its Series B funding round. The round was co-led by Claypond Capital, the investment office of Manipal Group’s Ranjan Pai, and Sumitomo Mitsui’s Asia Rising Fund, with support from existing investors including Xponentia Capital, Finsight…
Mumbai-based rural credit startup Sarvagram is in advanced discussions to raise over $50 million from new and existing investors, potentially doubling its valuation to $170-200 million. Leading venture capitalists Peak XV, Apis Partners, and Beams Fintech Fund, alongside global impact investor Creation Investments Capital Management LLC, are among the top contenders for this funding round. The…
