Paytm is focussed on acquiring new users who can be monetised, founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma said. Sharma added that by using artificial intelligence in code generation, the company is seeing accelerated deployment of technology updates and is also bringing in operational efficiencies. “Our approach has been led by multiple devices like soundbox, card machines and …
The company, which currently employs 150 staffers, has earlier raised external capital in two rounds of seed funding in 2020 and 2022 from investors such as BLinC Invest and Prime Venture Partners. Founded in 2019, FinAGG uses both OCEN and GST Sahay for its supply-chain financing business and also has some of its products being …
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One 97 Communications reports narrowing losses to Rs 221 crore in Q3 2023. Revenue from operations increased to Rs 2,850 crore, with 38% YoY rise. Paytm focuses on acquiring leadership, introducing new use cases, and extending offerings in financial services. It plans to invest Rs 100 crore in GIFT City for cross-border remittances. Paytm’s share …
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Paytm’s net loss for the latest quarter decreased to 2.2 billion rupees ($26.5 million), beating analysts’ estimated loss of 2.55 billion rupees. The fintech company achieved operating profitability last year and plans to use artificial intelligence to further reduce expenses. Paytm also disbursed 4.9 billion rupees in high-value loans and saw growth in its devices …
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UPI, an instant payments system, introduced by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in 2016. It has since become a game changer in India’s payments ecosystem, easing payments and transfers, and playing a major role in accelerating digital adoption in the country.
According to a recent report by S&P Global, the long drawn-out bearish cycle for startup funding may be showing signs of a bottom. To the industry’s relief, the most recent quarter registered a slowdown in declines across most fintech segments and geographies after several quarters of high double-digit declines.
Bitcoin fell 3.2% to $41,381 in early trading on Friday, while Ethereum fell 2.5% to $2,467. “The market is witnessing an unexpected downward trend as BTC faces selling pressure due to heavy outflows from ETPs to new spot ETF issuers,” said Shivam Thakral, CEO of BuyUcoin. Read on to know more:
From banks that want to cross-sell insurance products to ecommerce companies offering to insure large-ticket purchases to travel aggregators offering insurance against flight delays, companies are roping in insurance technology startups such as Zopper, Riskcovry, and OneAssure to power such sales.
The recent regulatory requirements are not threats but necessities to create a safe, secure, transparent and accountable regulatory environment, with the ultimate goal of protecting the interests of the consumer. The aim is to ensure that crypto cannot be used for illicit activities such as money laundering and terror financing, said the expert.
As the Indian crypto industry eagerly awaits the Interim Budget 2024, experts are focused on how the Central Government will shape regulations for virtual digital assets (VDAs). One key demand is the abolition of the 1% Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), which hampers investor participation. Industry voices hope for a reduced TDS rate of 0.01% …
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