Paytm Bank, auditor lock horns over biz viability

Paytm Payments Bank Ltd faces audit qualification disputes over viability, seeking RBI intervention. Compliance issues led to operational restrictions, prompting directions to transfer businesses. KYC guideline non-compliance has halted income generation and eroded net worth.

UPI transactions witness marginal dip in June, clocks 13.89 bln in volume

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) which had crossed the 11 billion mark in October with 11.41 billion transactions, 12 billion mark in December with 12.02 billion transactions, 13 billion mark in March 2024 recording 13.44 billion transactions and 14 billion mark in May with 14.04 billion transactions, has witnessed a slight decline and clocked 13.89 billion …

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Groww user alleges ‘fraud’, says app shows mutual fund investment but can’t redeem, company denies; what are lessons for MF investors?

Groww faces ‘fraud’ allegation: A customer’s complaint against Groww, has sparked concerns over investment safety via execution-only platforms (EOPs). The investor alleged via social media that investments made through Groww could not be withdrawn despite the app showing them as invested. Groww responded, asserting no deduction occurred and the mutual fund transaction did not take …

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Fintech lenders have high delinquency levels in small value loans says RBI

The RBI has highlighted concerns over consumer loans, noting that over half of borrowers have three or more loans simultaneously. The Financial Stability Report flags high delinquency rates, especially among personal loans under ₹50,000 and loans from fintech lenders. Despite overall improvements in credit quality, stress in retail loans remains significant, particularly for private sector …

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Amazon tops up India payments business with Rs 600 crore

Amazon Pay India intensified competition with Paytm, PhonePe, and Google Pay, receiving a capital infusion of Rs 600 crore. The company invested Rs 950 crore in the platform and Amazon Seller Services, facing challenges due to RBI actions. With tie-ups for various services, Amazon Pay India reported significant operational revenue and narrowed net losses.