India’s fintech scene is about to witness a blockbuster moment as Pine Labs gears up for its highly anticipated IPO, targeting a jaw-dropping valuation of 25,377 crore rupees ($2.9 billion). The offer opens on November 7 and closes on November 11, setting the stage for what could become one of the most talked-about public listings of the year.
The company has priced its shares between 210 and…
SaveSage, an AI-driven personal finance startup, has raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round aimed at transforming the way Indians manage credit card and travel loyalty rewards. The round was led by Bhavesh Gupta, with participation from prominent investors including N. R. Narayanan, Lalit Wadhwa, DSP Family Office, Venture Catalysts, and Suvrat Sehgal. The funding comes in a mix of equity…
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 The financial services industry is full of outdated communication, pushy recovery agents, and one-size-fits-all messages that no one wants to deal with.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…
What Just Went Live at GFF 2025?
At the Global Fintech Festival (GFF) 2025, Decentro caused a stir with the live debut of Omniscore — a behavioural intelligence engine designed to rethink how trust and risk are measured in India’s fast-evolving digital finance world.
Forget static pitch decks. At Decentro’s booth, crowds witnessed a live demo that streamed real-time data — analysing…
The Startup Revolution Just Got Bigger: Kotak BizLabs Season 2 Is Here
India’s startup scene is heating up, and Kotak BizLabs is back with a bang! Season 2 of this powerhouse accelerator is set to fuel over 75 ambitious startups from every corner of the country, offering them the mentorship, funding, and support they need to take off. Running from October 2025 to November 2026, this program is…
Razorpay, NPCI, and OpenAI Join Forces to Launch ‘Agentic Payments’ in India — A Game-Changer for How You Shop and Pay
In a move that could revolutionize the way we make purchases online, Razorpay has teamed up with NPCI and OpenAI to launch ‘Agentic Payments’ — a futuristic payment experience now being piloted within ChatGPT in India.
This isn’t just another payment integration —…
Zoho Enters the Hardware Space
In a major move at the Global Fintech Fest 2025, Zoho unveiled its first point-of-sale (POS) devices, marking its entry into in-person payment solutions. The announcement came during the event organised by the Payments Council of India, the National Payments Corporation of India, and the Fintech Convergence Council.
The launch expands Zoho’s Zoho Payments platform…
AI is transforming how businesses access capital, and Recur Club is at the forefront of this revolution. The AI-native debt marketplace has just raised $50 million to supercharge its platform, making debt financing faster, smarter, and more accessible than ever.
The fresh funding round includes $8 million in equity led by InfoEdge Ventures, LC Nueva, Physis Capital, String Ventures, and…
In a startup world where losses often run into the hundreds of crores, one Indian fintech is rewriting the rules. Wealthtech startup Jar has just claimed something most startups only dream of: profitability.
Yes, you read that right. The Bengaluru-based company has turned profitable in the first two quarters of 2025 (Q4 FY25 and Q1 FY26), riding on the back of rapid user growth and a disciplined…
In a surprise move that’s creating buzz in India’s fintech circles, BharatPe has recorded its first secondary share sale since 2021. A group of Gujarat-based family offices has snapped up a 2.6% stake in the company, valuing the transaction at around Rs 179 crore.
This deal marks a rare liquidity event for the New Delhi-headquartered fintech, which has been busy restructuring after messy…
