The Digital Lenders Association of India (DLAI) has recently announced its rebranding as the Unified Fintech Forum (UFF). The name change reflects the diverse mix of its member institutions within …
financial inclusion
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Government launches digital credit assessment model to streamline MSME loan approvals
by The Founderby The FounderThe Government of India has introduced a Digital Credit Assessment Model to revolutionise loan approvals for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by leveraging transaction-based scoring. Announced in the Union …
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Shrinking UPI incentives push digital payment apps to introduce convenience fees
by The Founderby The FounderWith government incentives for low-value UPI and RuPay debit card transactions shrinking, leading digital payment platforms are turning to new revenue streams, including the introduction of convenience fees on select …
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FinTech
HiWiPay secures USD 2 million seed funding led by Unicorn India Ventures
by The Founderby The FounderHiWiPay, a cross-border payments platform, has raised USD 2 million in a seed funding round led by Unicorn India Ventures. The round also saw participation from Dewang Neralla’s family office, …
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FinTech
Paytm partners with Perplexity to bring AI-powered financial search
by The Founderby The FounderPaytm has announced a partnership with Artificial Intelligence (AI) startup Perplexity to integrate advanced AI-driven search capabilities into the Paytm app. This integration will empower users to access real-time financial …
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LendTech
Usha Financial Services expands presence with new branch in Dibai, Uttar Pradesh
by The Founderby The FounderUsha Financial Services, a non-banking financial company (NBFC), has announced the opening of a new branch in Dibai, Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. This expansion marks a significant step in the NBFC’s …
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Odisha partners with Singapore to establish global competency centre in FinTech
by The Founderby The FounderThe Government of Odisha’s Electronics and Information Technology (E&IT) Department and the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the official visit of Singapore …
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Technology
Mufin Green secures $18 million loan from US DFC to drive EV and solar financing expansion
by The Founderby The FounderMufin Green, a financier in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, has obtained an $18 million loan from the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). The loan, which spans 10 …
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Leaders' Say
Fuelling her success in 2025: FinTech’s rising impact on women entrepreneurs
by The Founderby The FounderMoney is instrumental in turning ideas into business ventures, scaling operations and driving innovation. However, accessing business credit is not easy for all entrepreneurs, especially women starting business. However, technology-driven …
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FinTech
LazyPay Launches ‘LazyPay EMI’ to make high-value purchases more accessible in India
by The Founderby The FounderLazyPay, a digital financial services provider under PayU, has unveiled a new feature called ‘LazyPay EMI,’ in partnership with PayU Finance. This initiative aims to make high-value online purchases more …