financial inclusion

Finodaya Capital has secured $2.5 million in seed funding, led by fintech-focused investment firm White Venture Capital, at a post-money valuation of Rs 50 crore. The funding round also saw …

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 …

The 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 …

With 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 …

HiWiPay, 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, …

Paytm 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 …

Usha 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 …

The 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 …

Mufin 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 …