• Paytm, MobiKwik and Pine Labs are likely to remain in focus after the government announced MDR on select ...More

    Paytm, MobiKwik and Pine Labs are likely to remain in focus after the government announced MDR on select UPI transactions above Rs 2,000. From October 15, merchants will pay a 0.4% fee on eligible P2M UPI transactions, capped at Rs 300 for payments of Rs 75,000 or more. ...Less

  • Paytm and Pine Labs stand to benefit from the new UPI MDR framework, but the impact could differ sharply. ...More

    Paytm and Pine Labs stand to benefit from the new UPI MDR framework, but the impact could differ sharply. Paytm has a larger absolute revenue opportunity, with analysts estimating FY28 UPI MDR revenue of up to Rs 1,160 crore, while Pine Labs could see a bigger impact on earnings and profitability. ...Less

  • Karthik has held leadership roles at American Express, Citibank, Amazon, Tata, and Razorpay, where he wor ...More

    Karthik has held leadership roles at American Express, Citibank, Amazon, Tata, and Razorpay, where he worked on scaling operations, improving operating models, and standardising end-to-end merchant journeys. He brings more than 25 years of experience across operations, risk, analytics, and technology. ...Less

  • The NPCI has unveiled a new merchant discount rate that introduces a 0.4% fee for UPI person-to-merchant ...More

    The NPCI has unveiled a new merchant discount rate that introduces a 0.4% fee for UPI person-to-merchant transactions exceeding Rs 2000. This policy change has elicited mixed reactions from industry leaders. While some view it as a step toward enhancing financial sustainability within the digital payments landscape, others raise concerns about its potential effects on investment and trading activities. ...Less

  • Paytm shares surged over 7% after brokerages raised target prices following the introduction of MDR on se ...More

    Paytm shares surged over 7% after brokerages raised target prices following the introduction of MDR on select UPI transactions above Rs 2,000. Jefferies, JM Financial and Emkay Global retained Buy ratings on the stock. ...Less

  • As long as a stock's price remains above its 200-day moving average on the daily timeframe, it is general ...More

    As long as a stock's price remains above its 200-day moving average on the daily timeframe, it is generally interpreted as being in an overall uptrend. ...Less

  • Indian equities recovered sharply from Friday’s lows as easing oil prices and bond yields lifted sentimen ...More

    Indian equities recovered sharply from Friday’s lows as easing oil prices and bond yields lifted sentiment. Sensex and Nifty closed lower, while weak breadth, foreign outflows and geopolitical risks kept bears in control despite selective buying and resilient domestic fundamentals. ...Less

  • India's payments authority is discussing charges on large UPI transactions. This follows a recent change ...More

    India's payments authority is discussing charges on large UPI transactions. This follows a recent change in law allowing fees on payments over 2,000 rupees. Regulators are leaning towards a 0.4% charge for merchant transactions. Person-to-person payments will continue to remain free for users. This move is expected to generate significant annual revenue for the payments industry. ...Less

  • Pine Labs, Angel One, CDSL and Action Construction Equipment closed more than 2% above their volume-weigh ...More

    Pine Labs, Angel One, CDSL and Action Construction Equipment closed more than 2% above their volume-weighted average prices on September 11, indicating strong intraday buying momentum. ...Less

  • UPI MDR notification likely to be out for businesses soon; banks may pocket bulk of 40 bps fee

    The issuing bank would retain 40% of the fee, sources said. Third-party application providers such as Pho ...More

    The issuing bank would retain 40% of the fee, sources said. Third-party application providers such as PhonePe or Google Pay, and the acquiring bank would take 30% each. On a 40 bps MDR, that works out to roughly 16 bps for the bank and 12 bps each for the app and the acquirer. One basis point equals 0.01%, so a 40 bps MDR translates to a fee of 0.4% on the transaction value. ...Less

  • Fintechs high on AI, but yet to let it handle your money

    The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) processed 24.51 billion transactions worth Rs 29.82 lakh crore in Au ...More

    The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) processed 24.51 billion transactions worth Rs 29.82 lakh crore in August, according to data from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). Executives said agentic commerce could sit above these rails, but would require verifiable customer mandates, links across banks and merchants, spending limits and audit trails for errors or disputes. ...Less

  • NPCI working on protocols to authorise AI agents on UPI, says chairman Ajay Kumar Choudhary

    India's NPCI is examining protocols for AI agent identification within the UPI ecosystem. This move aims ...More

    India's NPCI is examining protocols for AI agent identification within the UPI ecosystem. This move aims to enable autonomous payments on the world's largest retail fast-payment network. The framework will allow AI agents to make small digital payments without user approval. Existing UPI capabilities will be built upon to support these agentic payments. ...Less

  • Indraprastha Gas among 5 stocks showing RSI Trending Up

    On September 4, five stocks in the Nifty500 pack were highlighted in the RSI Trending Up scan, based on d ...More

    On September 4, five stocks in the Nifty500 pack were highlighted in the RSI Trending Up scan, based on data from StockEdge. An uptrend signal occurs when the RSI value crosses above 50 from below, indicating strengthening momentum in the stock's price and potential upward movement. ...Less

  • Yes Bank shares jump 4% as Citi, Morgan Stanley see lender as key beneficiary of new UPI charges. Earnings boost ahead?

    Yes Bank shares rose sharply on Wednesday after Citi and Morgan Stanley identified the lender as a key be ...More

    Yes Bank shares rose sharply on Wednesday after Citi and Morgan Stanley identified the lender as a key beneficiary of new MDR charges on select UPI transactions above Rs 2,000. Citi expects the lender and other banks to see an earnings boost, while Morgan Stanley sees a smaller profit benefit than estimated earlier. ...Less

  • Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Monday

    Indian benchmark indices ended slightly higher on Friday, with the Sensex rising 363 points and Nifty clo ...More

    Indian benchmark indices ended slightly higher on Friday, with the Sensex rising 363 points and Nifty closing below 23,898. Investors monitored global market cues, US economic data, and inflation reports, while stock-specific action drove intraday activity across major sectors in a sideways-moving market environment. ...Less

  • Sensex rises 400 points, Nifty nears 23,250 as investors await Fed meeting outcome. What to expect?

    Sensex and Nifty rebounded around 0.5% on Wednesday after Tuesday’s selloff wiped out more than Rs 9 lakh ...More

    Sensex and Nifty rebounded around 0.5% on Wednesday after Tuesday’s selloff wiped out more than Rs 9 lakh crore from Dalal Street. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, while elevated US bond yields and crude prices continue to weigh on sentiment. Analysts expect volatility and stock-specific opportunities amid the weak market. ...Less

  • Pine Labs to step up agentic commerce investments: CEO Amrish Rau

    Pine Labs has developed P3P, an autonomous payment protocol built on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) ...More

    Pine Labs has developed P3P, an autonomous payment protocol built on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), under which buyer and seller agents can transact within regulatory guardrails. ...Less

  • Nithin Kamath says new UPI charges on investing, broking don’t make sense: 'I don't see how we can absorb this indefinitely'

    Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath said the new UPI MDR framework may not make economic sense for investing and br ...More

    Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath said the new UPI MDR framework may not make economic sense for investing and broking, where customers can transfer funds without trading. He said brokers may struggle to absorb the costs indefinitely, particularly under quarterly settlement rules, and suggested a lower MDR with a transaction-level cap. ...Less

  • Cross-border fintechs are still competing with banks, not each other: Skydo’s Movin Jain

    Skydo co-founder Movin Jain says fintechs together account for only 1-2% of the market, making category c ...More

    Skydo co-founder Movin Jain says fintechs together account for only 1-2% of the market, making category creation a bigger priority than competing on price. ...Less

  • Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday

    Indian markets reversed morning gains to plunge over 1% on Tuesday as surging oil prices, rising bond yie ...More

    Indian markets reversed morning gains to plunge over 1% on Tuesday as surging oil prices, rising bond yields, global uncertainty and foreign outflows pressured sentiment. Nifty breached 23,231 support, while 2,824 NSE stocks declined, signalling strong bearish market breadth. ...Less

  • NPCI announces MDR for UPI; merchant transactions above Rs 2,000 to attract 0.4% charge

    While NPCI has not specified a threshold based on the size of a merchant’s turnover, it said in its annou ...More

    While NPCI has not specified a threshold based on the size of a merchant’s turnover, it said in its announcement that vendors operating under the person-to-person merchant (P2PM) category will “enjoy a mandatory zero MDR”. Merchants in this category, typically small shopkeepers, street vendors and local businesses, are classified as those receiving less than Rs 1 lakh per month in their accounts through UPI. ...Less

  • Amazon Now’s sales surge; govt’s stance on UPI charges

    Happy Tuesday! Amazon's quick commerce arm is scaling fast, India head Samir Kumar told us. This and more ...More

    Happy Tuesday! Amazon's quick commerce arm is scaling fast, India head Samir Kumar told us. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch. ...Less

  • India preparing rollout of agentic payments on UPI

    While leading payment companies have launched such frameworks in the U.S., Europe, Singapore and Australi ...More

    While leading payment companies have launched such frameworks in the U.S., Europe, Singapore and Australia, a rollout on the popular Unified Payments Interface would also put India among the first countries to have a national infrastructure ⁠for ⁠agentic AI payments. ...Less

  • For investors who can bear the noise created by Trump and missiles: 5 mid-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 22%

    After a lull, things are again heating up in the US-Iran war. From sanctions, which drew the ire of China ...More

    After a lull, things are again heating up in the US-Iran war. From sanctions, which drew the ire of China, to missiles, which are again flying in the Gulf skies. With crude oil prices heading north, another round of volatility is hitting the Indian market. But does that mean you cannot invest at this time? You can. But there is something really important to consider before deploying your hard-earned money. ...Less

  • Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday

    Indian markets extended their losing streak for a third day as soaring oil prices and Middle East tension ...More

    Indian markets extended their losing streak for a third day as soaring oil prices and Middle East tensions hurt sentiment. Sensex fell 813 points, Nifty dropped 204 points, and BSE market capitalisation lost over Rs 2 lakh crore amid broad-based selling. ...Less

  • Coforge row deepens; MDR on UPI coming soon

    Coforge’s boardroom brouhaha has taken a new turn days after chairman Om Prakash Bhatt’s resignation. Thi ...More

    Coforge’s boardroom brouhaha has taken a new turn days after chairman Om Prakash Bhatt’s resignation. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5. ...Less

  • Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday

    Indian equities extended their decline on Tuesday, with Sensex falling 555 points and Nifty ending below ...More

    Indian equities extended their decline on Tuesday, with Sensex falling 555 points and Nifty ending below 23,650. Analysts cited elevated crude prices, Fed rate hike concerns and IPO fund absorption, while technical signals suggested 23,600 as key Nifty support. ...Less

  • These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analysts

    The Indian market was under pressure on Thursday, particularly at the index level. Rising crude-oil price ...More

    The Indian market was under pressure on Thursday, particularly at the index level. Rising crude-oil prices are an obvious concern, but domestic factors like selling and market repricing in select sectors may also be beginning to impact sentiment. Also, are there early indications that Indian equities will be charting their own course as compared to what is happening in the global markets? ...Less

  • Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Friday

    The Indian stock market closed lower Thursday, with Sensex down 417 points and Nifty falling 41 points, p ...More

    The Indian stock market closed lower Thursday, with Sensex down 417 points and Nifty falling 41 points, pressured by high oil prices, bond yields, and geopolitical tensions. Despite strong domestic growth, near-term market direction hinges on global risks and crude oil volatility. ...Less

  • The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026: Nominees for Startup of the Year and Midas Touch

    The 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) is approaching. Our esteemed jury will conve ...More

    The 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) is approaching. Our esteemed jury will convene in Bengaluru next week to pick the winners. Today, we revealed the most coveted categories of ETSA: Startup of the Year and Midas Touch, for the best investor. ...Less

  • Pine Labs, Delhivery among 10 stocks that saw sharpest decline in FII holding in Q1. Check full list

    Here’s a look at the 10 stocks that witnessed the biggest drop in FII holding during the quarter. ...More

    Here’s a look at the 10 stocks that witnessed the biggest drop in FII holding during the quarter. ...Less

  • Recent Indian executive moves at OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta & other tech majors

    Indian executives have recently taken on key leadership roles at some of the world’s biggest AI and techn ...More

    Indian executives have recently taken on key leadership roles at some of the world’s biggest AI and technology companies, highlighting the growing demand for Indian talent. Here are some of the notable appointments. ...Less

  • The next 10 years of UPI promise to be bigger and better

    Nowhere in the world have we witnessed a success story quite like UPI and the credit goes to NPCI, India’ ...More

    Nowhere in the world have we witnessed a success story quite like UPI and the credit goes to NPCI, India’s most ambitious fintech ...Less

  • Two Trades for Today: A city gas distributor for a gain of 7.6%, a mid-cap fintech stock for a rise of about 6%

    Our technical analysts identify select stocks every trading day that may gain momentum even in volatile m ...More

    Our technical analysts identify select stocks every trading day that may gain momentum even in volatile markets. Here are the technical calls for today. ...Less

  • Stock picks of the week: 6 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 29%

    Given current market conditions, better stick with stocks that offer some comfort. It could be valuation, ...More

    Given current market conditions, better stick with stocks that offer some comfort. It could be valuation, or growth purely dependent on domestic factors. But in all cases, the management should have a track record of dealing with different cycles of the economy and being on the conservative side in the past, rather than being aggressive. Our selected stocks for today depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score which is based on five key pillars: Earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame. ...Less

  • From AI strategy to enterprise execution: The leaders shaping India’s AI transformation

    The Economic Times AI Business Transformation Masterclass & ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 bri ...More

    The Economic Times AI Business Transformation Masterclass & ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 brings together leaders from NVIDIA, PepsiCo, IndusInd Bank, PhonePe, Pine Labs, Gnani AI, Perceptyne Robots and Shadowfax to examine how AI is being deployed across enterprise infrastructure, financial services, commerce, supply chains, voice and robotics. ...Less

  • Lenskart, Delhivery, among 10 stocks with highest increase in DII holdings in Q1. See full list

    In August, Axis Direct introduces 44 stock recommendations, advocating a buy-on-dips approach. The bankin ...More

    In August, Axis Direct introduces 44 stock recommendations, advocating a buy-on-dips approach. The banking, capital goods, and realty sectors exhibit promising technical patterns for investors. Additionally, consumer durables, healthcare, power, and auto sectors are projected to perform well. However, a selective caution is suggested for FMCG, metals, and oil & gas stocks as the brokerage predicts sustained momentum across various key market areas. ...Less

  • Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 29%

    It is good to set expectations from the market. It helps reduce volatility-related anxiety. For now, igno ...More

    It is good to set expectations from the market. It helps reduce volatility-related anxiety. For now, ignore what is happening to the Nifty and Sensex and focus on what is happening in the sector and industry you plan to or already own. Why? Because indices hide more than what they tell. Our selected stocks for today depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score which is based on five key pillars: Earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame. ...Less

  • Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of upto 30%

    Around three months back, there was a trade which was taking place on the street, “sell-software-services ...More

    Around three months back, there was a trade which was taking place on the street, “sell-software-services-stocks”. Today there are signs that it might be halting. What needs to be watched is whether along with this a reversal of the AI trade takes place or not in global markets. If that were to happen then there is a probability that we might see inflows coming back to emerging markets including India. Our selected stocks for today depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score which is based on five key pillars: Earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame. ...Less

  • Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Tuesday

    Indian stock markets opened muted this week as global worries tempered investor sentiment. Strong first-q ...More

    Indian stock markets opened muted this week as global worries tempered investor sentiment. Strong first-quarter earnings provided some support, offsetting geopolitical tensions. Analysts noted softer US jobs data, shifting focus to inflation readings for rate direction. ...Less

  • JioBlackRock Flexi Cap Fund adds Bandhan Bank, 14 other stocks; exits Vedanta, 17 more in July

    JioBlackRock Flexi Cap Fund added 15 stocks and exited 18 in July, with Bandhan Bank and Punjab National ...More

    JioBlackRock Flexi Cap Fund added 15 stocks and exited 18 in July, with Bandhan Bank and Punjab National Bank among its key additions. The fund also increased exposure to 29 stocks while reducing its stake in 29 others. Its portfolio stood at 133 stocks, with an AUM of Rs 3,270 crore. ...Less

  • Pine Labs signs six lenders for AI underwriting tool; to launch expense cards

    Pine Labs is launching an AI underwriting tool and new employee benefit cards. The company is expanding i ...More

    Pine Labs is launching an AI underwriting tool and new employee benefit cards. The company is expanding its services beyond payment processing into lending. International revenue saw significant growth, with expansion plans in several countries. UPI transactions now dominate merchant checkouts, driving new device adoption. Pine Labs anticipates Apple Pay's entry into India later this year. ...Less

  • PhonePe, Razorpay back selective UPI charges for large merchants

    PhonePe cofounder and chief executive, Sameer Nigam, and Razorpay cofounder and chief executive, Harshil ...More

    PhonePe cofounder and chief executive, Sameer Nigam, and Razorpay cofounder and chief executive, Harshil Mathur, have argued in favour of a sustainable business model that echoes the position of the Payments Council of India (PCI). The industry association has sought to separate free everyday payments from charges on select merchant transactions to ensure commercial viability of the service. ...Less

  • Jefferies sees Paytm, Pine Labs gaining from proposal to levy MDR on UPI transactions

    India's payments law may soon allow merchant discount rates on specific UPI transactions. This change cou ...More

    India's payments law may soon allow merchant discount rates on specific UPI transactions. This change could create significant revenue for payment platforms like Paytm and Pine Labs. The proposed amendment focuses on person-to-merchant payments exceeding two thousand rupees. Analysts predict a substantial revenue pool for the payments ecosystem by fiscal year twenty twenty-eight. This move aims to improve profitability for UPI companies facing processing costs. ...Less

  • Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday

    Indian equities declined as rising crude prices and a weaker rupee weighed on sentiment. Sensex fell 388 ...More

    Indian equities declined as rising crude prices and a weaker rupee weighed on sentiment. Sensex fell 388 points and Nifty 112 points, while analysts flagged 24,400 as key support amid geopolitical risks and upcoming inflation data. ...Less

  • Listed fintech firms are widening revenue bets as core growth cools

    India's fintechs are looking beyond their core businesses as growth normalises and investors seek more pr ...More

    India's fintechs are looking beyond their core businesses as growth normalises and investors seek more predictable revenue. Groww, Paytm, Pine Labs and Kissht are using networks to add products and reduce exposure to low payment monetisation, market cycles and unsecured credit. ...Less

  • Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Friday

    Indian markets found support from easing crude oil prices and the RBI's stable policy outlook despite ran ...More

    Indian markets found support from easing crude oil prices and the RBI's stable policy outlook despite range-bound trade. Analysts said Nifty holding above 24,600 keeps bullish momentum intact, with improving earnings expectations and stock-specific buying supporting broader market resilience. ...Less

  • SBI missed digital payments bus, now playing catch-up with YONO Pay: Chairman CS Setty

    State Bank of India chairman admits missing digital payments bus, while YONO app attempts to catch up. Ba ...More

    State Bank of India chairman admits missing digital payments bus, while YONO app attempts to catch up. Banks and fintech firms argue UPI merchant payments may soon incur charges. UPI processes billions of transactions monthly, with rising infrastructure and cybersecurity costs. SBI reported a 13.73% rise in consolidated net profit for the June quarter. ...Less

  • SBI cannot separately calculate UPI costs: Chairman CS Setty

    SBI chairman CS Setty said banks cannot separately quantify the operating costs linked to rising UPI volu ...More

    SBI chairman CS Setty said banks cannot separately quantify the operating costs linked to rising UPI volumes. As debate over merchant charges intensifies, SBI is pushing customers towards Yono for UPI payments. Industry leaders back limited MDR, with proposed charges aimed at large merchants while keeping consumer and person-to-person payments free. ...Less

  • Pine Labs Q1 profit rises fourfold to Rs 20 crore; retains FY27 growth guidance

    Revenue from operations rose 20% to Rs 736.9 crore from Rs 615.9 crore. The growth was led by its issuing ...More

    Revenue from operations rose 20% to Rs 736.9 crore from Rs 615.9 crore. The growth was led by its issuing and acquiring platform, which expanded 31%, while its digital infrastructure and transaction-processing business grew 15%. ...Less

  • Government moves closer to restoring MDR on UPI merchant payments

    Parliamentary amendments propose restoring merchant discount rates on UPI payments. This move aims to enc ...More

    Parliamentary amendments propose restoring merchant discount rates on UPI payments. This move aims to encourage digital transactions by allowing banks to charge fees. The Reserve Bank of India will determine these charges on person-to-merchant payments. Payment platforms could see significant revenue generation from these new charges. This development follows UPI companies' struggles to build profitable payment businesses. ...Less

  • India paves way for return of merchant fees on digital payments

    India has laid the legal groundwork to reintroduce merchant fees on UPI payments through proposed amendme ...More

    India has laid the legal groundwork to reintroduce merchant fees on UPI payments through proposed amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act. While no decision has been taken, the government is considering charging MDR only on large merchants or high-value transactions, potentially creating a ₹5,000-10,000 crore revenue pool for payment firms. ...Less

  • Instamart’s new CEO; parliamentary panel summons social media cos

    Swiggy has roped in former Myntra CEO Nandita Sinha to lead its quick commerce unit Instamart. This and m ...More

    Swiggy has roped in former Myntra CEO Nandita Sinha to lead its quick commerce unit Instamart. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5. ...Less

  • What the ET AI Conclave and Awards 2025 indicate about meaningful brand partnerships

    The ET AI Awards 2025 brought together India's AI ecosystem while demonstrating how editorial credibility ...More

    The ET AI Awards 2025 brought together India's AI ecosystem while demonstrating how editorial credibility, influential audiences and strategic partnerships create lasting value for brands. ...Less

  • Fintechs chase new revenue; Flipkart’s food delivery launch

    Happy Monday! As core growth cools, India's listed fintechs are diversifying fast and launching new produ ...More

    Happy Monday! As core growth cools, India's listed fintechs are diversifying fast and launching new products. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch. ...Less

  • Payments bill revives hopes of MDR return on large-ticket UPI transactions

    ET was the first to report on July 16 that the government is considering reintroducing MDR for UPI transa ...More

    ET was the first to report on July 16 that the government is considering reintroducing MDR for UPI transactions undertaken by large merchants. Sources had told ET that the Centre could set the fee at 5-7 basis points if it is reintroduced. MDR is the fee charged to merchants by banks for accepting digital payments through UPI, debit cards or credit cards. UPI transactions have been exempt from MDR since January 2020 after the government made them free to encourage digital payments. ...Less

  • Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Tuesday

    Indian equities rallied sharply as easing oil prices following renewed US-Iran talks boosted sentiment. S ...More

    Indian equities rallied sharply as easing oil prices following renewed US-Iran talks boosted sentiment. Sensex gained 544 points and Nifty surged 1.6%, adding nearly Rs 5 lakh crore in market value, while FII inflows, a stronger rupee and upbeat earnings supported optimism. ...Less

  • UPI MDR explained: What potential charges above Rs 2,000 payments on Paytm, GPay & other apps mean for you and merchants

    Government proposes changes to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act. This could allow a Merchant Discou ...More

    Government proposes changes to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act. This could allow a Merchant Discount Rate on select UPI transactions. Payments above Rs 2,000 to large merchants are a possible focus. This aims to support the payment ecosystem's continued investment and growth. Everyday UPI payments and person-to-person transactions will likely remain free. ...Less

  • Pine Labs among 4 stocks that closed crossing below VWAP

    Four Nifty500 stocks closed more than 1.5% below their VWAP on July 29, signalling rising selling pressur ...More

    Four Nifty500 stocks closed more than 1.5% below their VWAP on July 29, signalling rising selling pressure and potential bearish momentum, according to StockEdge technical scan data. ...Less

  • Govt to move amendments to IT Act to pave way for levy of MDR

    ET was the first to report on July 16 that the government could reintroduce MDR on UPI transactions for l ...More

    ET was the first to report on July 16 that the government could reintroduce MDR on UPI transactions for large merchants. This has been an issue plaguing the online payments industry. Sources had told us that the Centre is likely to peg the MDR at 5-7 basis points if it is reintroduced. ...Less

  • Atomberg's funding plans; Neocloud firms eye India capacity

    Happy Wednesday! Atomberg Technologies is in talks to raise funding for its engineering arm ahead of a pu ...More

    Happy Wednesday! Atomberg Technologies is in talks to raise funding for its engineering arm ahead of a public listing. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch. ...Less

  • Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday

    Indian markets ended lower as weekly expiry and volatility from the new Closing Auction Session unsettled ...More

    Indian markets ended lower as weekly expiry and volatility from the new Closing Auction Session unsettled traders. Analysts cited forced retail square-offs, while investors tracked RBI policy, Strait of Hormuz developments and key technical support levels amid mixed broader market performance. ...Less

  • Setu chief business officer Anand Raisinghani steps down

    Anand Raisinghani has resigned from his role at Pine Labs-owned Setu, an API infrastructure company. He i ...More

    Anand Raisinghani has resigned from his role at Pine Labs-owned Setu, an API infrastructure company. He is stepping down to pursue new career opportunities outside the organisation. Raisinghani joined Setu in April 2025 after a long career in technology. This departure follows cofounder Nikhil Kumar's exit from daily operations. ...Less

  • Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday

    Indian equities rallied sharply as Sensex gained 889 points and Nifty topped 24,250, adding over Rs 4 lak ...More

    Indian equities rallied sharply as Sensex gained 889 points and Nifty topped 24,250, adding over Rs 4 lakh crore in market value. Strong IIP data, IT and metal buying, bullish technical indicators and improving FII sentiment outweighed geopolitical concerns and higher oil prices. ...Less

  • ETtech Deals Digest: Pine Labs, Lenskart raise funds

    India’s startup ecosystem witnessed bigger funding rounds this week compared to the last. ...More

    India’s startup ecosystem witnessed bigger funding rounds this week compared to the last. ...Less

  • Risk is integral to the market; but there are different kinds of risk: 6 mid-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 21%

    We are in uncertain and volatile times. Does that mean investors should just sit out the downturn? While ...More

    We are in uncertain and volatile times. Does that mean investors should just sit out the downturn? While that is an option, the better option is to use the current drawdown as an opportunity to pick up stocks of good businesses. And how do we define a good business? It is one with three clear attributes. ...Less

  • Soonicorns like Nykaa, UrbanClap, Grofers to the rescue with 2X more jobs next year: HR firm Xpheno

    HR firm Xpheno categorised 79% of tech startups, such as Lending-Kart, Nykaa, Pinelabs, UrbanClap, Practo ...More

    HR firm Xpheno categorised 79% of tech startups, such as Lending-Kart, Nykaa, Pinelabs, UrbanClap, Practo, Zoomcar, Grofers and ShareChat, as soonicorns. The report predicts that these companies will be doubling their aggregate headcount to 36,000 next year. ...Less

  • Pine Labs shares in focus as subsidiary launches India’s first agentic bill payment experience on ChatGPT

    Pine Labs' Setu platform has launched an "agentic" bill-payment experience in India, aiming to automate b ...More

    Pine Labs' Setu platform has launched an "agentic" bill-payment experience in India, aiming to automate bill tracking and settlement to reduce consumer friction. This new tool addresses concerns about incorrect charges and missed due dates by fetching bills, spotting anomalies, and managing payments within user-defined limits. ...Less

  • Pine Labs shares list at 9.5% premium over IPO price

    Pine Labs share price: Fintech major Pine Labs debuted on the stock exchange with a 9.5% premium, listing ...More

    Pine Labs share price: Fintech major Pine Labs debuted on the stock exchange with a 9.5% premium, listing at Rs 242. The Rs 3,900-crore IPO saw strong institutional demand, with QIBs subscribing 3.97 times. The company, a recognized merchant commerce platform, turned profitable in Q1 FY26, with IPO proceeds earmarked for debt repayment, technology investments, and expansion. ...Less

  • Pine Labs raises Rs 1,753 crore ahead of IPO; MIT retirement fund, SBI MF among anchor investors

    Merchant payments firm Pine Labs has secured Rs 1,753 crore from investors in its anchor placement round. ...More

    Merchant payments firm Pine Labs has secured Rs 1,753 crore from investors in its anchor placement round. This funding is part of its larger IPO plan to raise Rs 3,900 crore. The company is targeting a post-money valuation of $2.9 billion. Pine Labs reported profits in the June quarter of FY26. ...Less

  • Pine Labs shares rise over 4% after Q4 results. Why Morgan Stanley forecasts 67% upside

    Pine Labs shares surged after the company reported a significant turnaround, posting a Rs 59 crore net pr ...More

    Pine Labs shares surged after the company reported a significant turnaround, posting a Rs 59 crore net profit in Q4FY26 against a loss last year. Full-year profits also swung to Rs 113 crore. Despite a recent share price dip, Morgan Stanley maintains an "Equal-weight" rating with a Rs 245 target, citing strong business growth. ...Less

  • Reliance Industries, Groww and MTAR Technologies among stocks bought and sold by mutual funds in June

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    Mutual funds invested Rs 50,600 crore in stocks during June. They significantly bought JSWInfra, Bajaj Finance, and HDFC Bank. Conversely, Asian Paints, ICICI Bank, and SBI saw major reductions. In midcaps, JSW Infrastructure and Meesho were key additions by funds. Smallcap segment saw buying in Acme Solar Holdings and Craftsman Auto. ...Less

  • Pine Labs sets price band at Rs 210-221 per share for Rs 3,900 crore IPO. Check key dates, other details

    Digital payments firm Pine Labs has announced its Rs 3,900 crore IPO, with shares priced between Rs 210 a ...More

    Digital payments firm Pine Labs has announced its Rs 3,900 crore IPO, with shares priced between Rs 210 and Rs 221. The issue opens November 7, featuring a fresh issue and an offer for sale by major investors. Employee reservations and a discount are included. The valuation appears high compared to industry peers. ...Less

  • Fintech firm Pine Labs is targeting India IPO in second half of 2025, CEO says

    Pine Labs, whose main backer is venture capital firm Peak XV, offers full stack payment solutions includi ...More

    Pine Labs, whose main backer is venture capital firm Peak XV, offers full stack payment solutions including point-of-sale machines to merchants for card payments and competes with Paytm and Walmart's PhonePe. ...Less

  • Pine Labs Q4FY26: revenue up 17% to Rs 700 crore, net profit at Rs 59 crore

    Pine Labs was listed in November 2025. Sharing details about its IPO proceeds, Pine Labs said that the co ...More

    Pine Labs was listed in November 2025. Sharing details about its IPO proceeds, Pine Labs said that the company had raised Rs 2,080 crore in fresh capital, out of which around Rs 797 crore has already been used up with a major part going towards repaying borrowings. ...Less

  • Pine Labs IPO opens for bidding: Check GMP, subscription, review and other details

    Pine Labs' Rs 3,900 crore IPO is open for subscription until November 11, with a price band of Rs 210-221 ...More

    Pine Labs' Rs 3,900 crore IPO is open for subscription until November 11, with a price band of Rs 210-221 per share. The company, a leading merchant commerce platform, reported a strong financial turnaround in FY25, with revenue up 28% and improved EBITDA margins. Analysts recommend subscribing for long-term investment, citing its growth potential in the digital payments market. ...Less

  • PayPal-backed Pine Labs plans up to $700 million IPO in October

    Pine Labs plans to raise up to $700 million via IPO in October, scaling down from $1 billion earlier. Bac ...More

    Pine Labs plans to raise up to $700 million via IPO in October, scaling down from $1 billion earlier. Backed by Mastercard and PayPal, the fintech firm eyes India’s digitization-driven boom despite reporting losses in FY24. ...Less

  • ProcMart appoints Shashank Naharas as Senior Vice President-Asia Pacific

    In the course of his professional journey spanning over 25 years, Naharas has held leadership positions a ...More

    In the course of his professional journey spanning over 25 years, Naharas has held leadership positions across organisations including Reliance Retail, WalMart, Pepsi, PineLabs, and ShopClues. In his new role At ProcMart, Naharas will be responsible for developing business in India and overseas, building teams, and enhancing relationships with business leaders. ...Less

  • Pine Labs raises $285 million in new funding round

    Pine Labs says this is the “first close” of an ongoing funding round, wherein it’s seen raising a further ...More

    Pine Labs says this is the “first close” of an ongoing funding round, wherein it’s seen raising a further $100 million. Pine Labs’ valuation is pegged at over $3 billion, but the company did not disclose details. ...Less

  • Falcon Edge may invest $100 million in Pine Labs ahead of mid-2022 IPO

    According to people aware of its plans, Pine Labs is now looking to list in the US before the end of the ...More

    According to people aware of its plans, Pine Labs is now looking to list in the US before the end of the first half of next year. ...Less

  • Pine Labs raises $150 million from Alpha Wave

    The first tranche of $75 million from Alpha Wave has already been disbursed, regulatory filings by the co ...More

    The first tranche of $75 million from Alpha Wave has already been disbursed, regulatory filings by the company in Singapore show. The news of Pine Labs raising the first tranche was first reported by Dealstreet Asia. ...Less

  • Fintech startup Pine Labs to seek $500 million in US IPO

    Pine Labs serves over 150,000 merchants in India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The company has exp ...More

    Pine Labs serves over 150,000 merchants in India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The company has expanded both organically and via acquisitions including consumer fintech platform Fave last year. ...Less

  • Pine Labs Q4 Results: Co turns to black, logs Rs 59 crore profit on 17% revenue jump

    Pine Labs Q4 Results: Payments solutions provider Pine Labs turned profitable in the March-ended quarter, ...More

    Pine Labs Q4 Results: Payments solutions provider Pine Labs turned profitable in the March-ended quarter, posting a consolidated net profit of Rs 59 crore versus a net loss of Rs 29 crore in the year ago period. ...Less

  • Our scale & financials justify an IPO: Pine Labs CEO Amrish Rau

    Pine Labs CEO Amrish Rau discussed the company’s IPO, growth, and future plans with ET. He highlighted co ...More

    Pine Labs CEO Amrish Rau discussed the company’s IPO, growth, and future plans with ET. He highlighted consistent revenue growth, a tech-focused business model beyond traditional payments, and strategic global expansion. The IPO is priced to attract the community of merchants and partners, with funds earmarked for technology, acquisitions, and international markets. ...Less

  • Pine Labs turns profitable in June quarter of FY26; revenue up 18% YoY

    Pine Labs has achieved its first quarterly net profit of Rs 4.8 crore in the June quarter of FY26, fueled ...More

    Pine Labs has achieved its first quarterly net profit of Rs 4.8 crore in the June quarter of FY26, fueled by robust operating revenue growth. The company's revenue for FY25 surged 28.5% to Rs 2,274 crore. With plans for an upcoming IPO, Pine Labs is targeting a valuation of $4-5 billion, processing billions in transactions. ...Less

  • Pine Labs appoints Avendus’ Sameer Kamath as CFO ahead of IPO

    Pine Labs, a merchant payments company, has appointed Sameer Kamath as CFO, succeeding Marc Mathenz. Kama ...More

    Pine Labs, a merchant payments company, has appointed Sameer Kamath as CFO, succeeding Marc Mathenz. Kamath, with over 20 years’ experience including roles at Avendus Capital and Motilal Oswal, will oversee global finance strategy, accounting, investor relations, among others.. Pine Labs, backed by major investors, is preparing for its IPO and is aiming for a $4.5–5 billion valuation. ...Less

  • Pine Labs Q3 Results: Co swings to black with cons PAT of Rs 42 crore versus YoY loss; revenue rises 24%

    Pine Labs swung to a consolidated profit of Rs 42 crore in Q3FY26 after a loss last year, driven by 24% r ...More

    Pine Labs swung to a consolidated profit of Rs 42 crore in Q3FY26 after a loss last year, driven by 24% revenue growth and strong platform volumes. EBITDA rose 59% YoY, while GTV hit Rs 4.5 lakh crore. Transaction growth stayed robust, though operating cash flow remained negative due to festive-driven working capital needs. ...Less

  • Pine Labs shares soar 17% after strong listing, IPO investors sit at 28% gains. Should you enter now?

    Pine Labs delivered a strong market debut, listing at a 9.5% premium and rallying further to give IPO inv ...More

    Pine Labs delivered a strong market debut, listing at a 9.5% premium and rallying further to give IPO investors gains of nearly 30% from the IPO price. Brokerages remain positive on the company’s long-term prospects but advise allotted investors to hold. ...Less

  • Cellecor Gadgets aims to achieve ₹5,000-crore revenue in three years: Ravi Agarwal

    Cellecor Gadgets is aiming for ₹5,000 crore revenue within three years. Consumer appliances and smart TVs ...More

    Cellecor Gadgets is aiming for ₹5,000 crore revenue within three years. Consumer appliances and smart TVs offer significant long-term growth opportunities. The company is investing in a manufacturing unit in Liberia, West Africa. Its offline distribution network contributes over ninety per cent of total revenue. ...Less

  • Pine Labs Q2 Results: Co swings to black, logs profit of Rs 6 crore, revenue jumps 18%

    Pine Labs Q2 Results: Payment solutions company Pine Labs swung back to black in the September-ended quar ...More

    Pine Labs Q2 Results: Payment solutions company Pine Labs swung back to black in the September-ended quarter, reporting a consolidated net profit of Rs 6 crore versus a loss of Rs 32 crore in the year-ago period. ...Less

  • Pine Labs IPO; Raphe mPhibr, ShopOS raise funds

    Pine Labs has filed its IPO papers with Sebi to raise Rs 2,600 crore. This and more in today’s ETtech Top ...More

    Pine Labs has filed its IPO papers with Sebi to raise Rs 2,600 crore. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5. ...Less

  • Pine Labs files for a 'confidential' US IPO to raise up to $500 million

    Pine Labs, which is likely to list on the US exchanges in mid 2022, may look to seek a valuation of $6-7 ...More

    Pine Labs, which is likely to list on the US exchanges in mid 2022, may look to seek a valuation of $6-7 billion from its $500-million IPO. ...Less

  • Global payment majors PayPal and Mastercard gain big post Pine Labs IPO

    Global payment giants PayPal and Mastercard have reaped significant returns from their investments in Ind ...More

    Global payment giants PayPal and Mastercard have reaped significant returns from their investments in Indian digital payments firm Pine Labs. Both companies, which invested in Pine Labs' private rounds, are now sitting on substantial paper gains, with PayPal seeing nearly seven times its initial investment and Mastercard doubling its value. ...Less

  • Pine Labs shares in focus as fintech posts first quarterly profit since listing

    Pine Labs shares: Pine Labs returned to profit in Q2FY26 with ₹6 crore in net earnings — its strongest pe ...More

    Pine Labs shares: Pine Labs returned to profit in Q2FY26 with ₹6 crore in net earnings — its strongest performance yet and a turnaround from last year’s loss — alongside a 25% sequential growth in profit after tax. ...Less

  • TCS among 5 stocks showing bullish RSI upswing

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    Five stocks from the Nifty500 segment that gained over 5% featured in the RSI Trending Up scan on July 13 after showing improving momentum. The RSI moved above the 50 mark from lower levels, signalling strengthening price action, improving sentiment and potential short-term buying opportunities for traders tracking bullish technical setups. ...Less

  • Pine Labs FY23 revenue surges 56% to Rs 1,588 crore, losses dip marginally

    Pine Labs majorly deploys point of sales terminals at retail merchant outlets and recently started its on ...More

    Pine Labs majorly deploys point of sales terminals at retail merchant outlets and recently started its online ecommerce payments business too through its payment gateway solutions Plural. ...Less

  • Pine Labs IPO opens tomorrow: GMP among 10 things you should know before investing in this fintech

    Pine Labs’ Rs 3,900 crore IPO opens on November 7 with steady investor interest, a 7% GMP, and optimism a ...More

    Pine Labs’ Rs 3,900 crore IPO opens on November 7 with steady investor interest, a 7% GMP, and optimism around its fintech growth and profitability turnaround. ...Less

  • Payments going the plastic way: Is India ready for cashless transactions?

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    A slow and unstable internet, lack of infra in rural India to accept card and a mindset that needs a reboot may make the transition challenging. ...Less

  • Pine Labs gets Sebi nod for likely $1 billion IPO

    India's market regulator has given the green light to fintech firm Pine Labs for its initial public offer ...More

    India's market regulator has given the green light to fintech firm Pine Labs for its initial public offering. The IPO, potentially valued at $1 billion, aims for a valuation of up to $6 billion. Pine Labs intends to utilize the IPO proceeds for overseas investments, technology development, and debt reduction, as it competes with major players like Paytm and PhonePe. ...Less

  • Pine Labs sharpens focus on online merchants with Qfix acquisition

    For Amrish Rau-led Pine Labs, Qfix is the latest in a string of acquisitions ahead of its initial public ...More

    For Amrish Rau-led Pine Labs, Qfix is the latest in a string of acquisitions ahead of its initial public offering (IPO) in the US. The fintech startup aims to raise $500 million at a valuation of $6-7 billion later this year. ...Less

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