When Scammers Get Too Bold: Vijay Shekhar Sharma Targeted by Someone Pretending to Be… Vijay Shekhar Sharma
In a twist so ironic it sounds made up, Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma has revealed he received a scam message from someone pretending to be himself. Yes, you read that right. A scammer tried to impersonate Vijay Shekhar Sharma — and sent the scam directly to the real Vijay Shekhar…
Zillion and PayU Team Up — Your Loyalty Coins Just Became a Whole Lot More Valuable
In a move that could redefine digital loyalty in India, Zillion, India’s leading multi-brand loyalty platform, has partnered with fintech giant PayU to give your reward coins more power than ever before.
The collaboration allows users to earn and redeem Zillion Coins directly on the PayU checkout page, meaning…
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…
Navadhan’s Big Win: Rs 111 Crore in Series A Funding Surpasses Expectations
In a major boost for rural small businesses, Navadhan, a rural fintech company, has raised a whopping Rs 111 crore in its Series A funding round, exceeding its initial target of Rs 80 crore. This investment surge comes as the company strives to revolutionize the way rural micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)…
Introduction: The Future of School Fee Payments in India
In a game-changing move for the education sector, GrayQuest, a Mumbai-based fintech startup, has just raised Rs 80 crore (approximately $9.3 million) in a Series B funding round. This fresh capital will allow GrayQuest to enhance its digital fee payment platform and extend its reach across India’s educational institutions.
If you’ve ever…
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…
Paytm’s Big Move: Selling Stake in PayPay to Boost Cash Reserves
In a significant business decision, Paytm, India’s leading fintech company, is selling its stake in the Japan-based PayPay Corporation to SoftBank Group for a whopping $250 million (over Rs 2,000 crore). The move is part of Paytm’s strategy to streamline its investments and strengthen its balance sheet. The sale will likely see…
Experian India’s latest whitepaper, titled “Small is BIG: How Fintechs are Revolutionising Lending,” underscores the transformative role fintech companies are playing in India’s financial landscape. The report highlights how these digital platforms have significantly increased their market share and impact, particularly in providing small-ticket loans to previously underserved segments of…
