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10 ARTICLES
Can MobiKwik finally catch up?
An NBFC licence and a string of approvals give the fintech firm a fresh shot at relevance. But patchy execution, intense competition and a stagnant core cast doubt on whether it can capitalize on the opportunity.
18 May 2026
PhonePe’s transition from payments to a financial services company is incomplete
The company’s IPO plans come amid weak numbers, slow growth of new platforms, challenges in its core payments business and a rather dull stock market.
26 Jan 2026
Ten business developments for 2026
Who’s going to lead the IPO party, what’s going to drive the market, where are some of the leading businesses headed, and more.
01 Jan 2026
In Juspay vs fintechs, economics will decide the winner
The battle between four of India’s major fintechs and the payments orchestration leader is being fought on the issues of interoperability and fair competition. Ultimately, though, commercial factors will trump all else.
31 Mar 2025
PhonePe speeds up its prep for a 2025 IPO
The digital payments startup restructures its leadership to push into new areas of operations and achieve profitability—all in the space of under a year.
14 Nov 2023
Inside ZestMoney’s ambitious mission to save itself
Left to fend for itself after the failed deal with PhonePe, the fintech startup is looking to find refuge in a loan waiver, a hefty licensing fee and an internal funding round.
27 Apr 2023
Inside PhonePe’s pay now buy later deal with ZestMoney
The deal has dragged on for more than three months. Both companies want it to go through, but valuation and complex shareholding remain stumbling blocks.
23 Feb 2023
PhonePe buying ZestMoney is bad news for Paytm
Acquiring the buy now pay later fintech startup would enable the Walmart-owned firm to offer lending services, a business that Paytm is keen on growing.
29 Nov 2022
PhonePe’s path to an IPO is a long one
The Walmart-owned fintech startup isn’t likely to file for a public listing before 2024, as it kicks off a range of expansion plans.
04 Nov 2022
