fintech
241 ARTICLES
Madhabi Puri-Buch’s pet project, Choti SIP, fails to take off
The Rs 250 SIP was launched last year by the former SEBI chairperson with one clear goal: financial inclusion. More than a year later, the much-hyped scheme doesn’t seem to have caught on with MF investors.
08 Jul 2026
Revolut is on its way to the UAE
Europe’s largest fintech firm has its sights set on the Emirates. What can we expect?
24 Jun 2026
Can Pine Labs sustain its digital push?
While the payments company saw its first full year of profitability in FY26, the real progress will depend on whether it can continue to prove that it’s more than a POS company.
03 Jun 2026
How India’s mutual funds are powering through a flat market
As growth in equities cools, asset managers are looking to embed themselves in payrolls, payments, and credit. This raises their influence, but also the stakes.
02 Jun 2026
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
RBI’s fraud fix could give banks a headache
The regulator’s proposals to introduce checks and safety features in instant payments, if implemented, may end up testing banks.
16 Apr 2026
Fintech giant Revolut’s India ambition needs a dose of reality
The UK-based company will have to go above and beyond to survive a fiercely competitive and price-conscious market with strict regulations.
05 Apr 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
New complications for sovereign funds in the US
The American government proposed threatening tax tweaks, a local fintech raised a quarter of a billion dollars in seed money and open finance made a start.
20 Jan 2026
Pine Labs posts Rs 6 crore profit in Q2, second profitable quarter in a row
In the three months ended September 2025, revenue was up 18% year-on-year. The company’s software-led shift helped boost margins.
03 Dec 2025
