Ex-Peak XV trio raises Mettle; Fintechs go licence huntingHappy Thursday! Three former Peak XV MDs, who abruptly left the VC firm, are launching Mettle Capital to back Indian startups. This and mor...
14 May, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
Fintechs trade the wild west for regulatory licencesIndia's leading fintech firms, once disruptors, are now actively seeking regulatory licenses to ensure sustainable growth. Companies like P...
14 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Amazon primes a Blinkit showdown; New insurance models prop upHappy Tuesday! Amazon's late but strong push into quick commerce is unsettling market leader Blinkit. This and more in today's ETtech Morni...
12 May, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
The Gold Standard: How a Bootstrapped Company Outlasted Every Funded Rival in India’s Goldtech BoomAugmont Enterprises has quietly established India's most comprehensive gold platform. Unlike well-funded rivals that faltered, Augmont focu...
07 May, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Startups seek digital gold rules; IT firms bet on freshersHappy Friday! The Centre may be open to creating an oversight framework for the digital gold sector. This and more in today’s ETtech Mornin...
01 May, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
Can Rs 1.5 lakh monthly salary afford to buy a home? 30-year-old with Rs 22 lakh savings reopens rent vs buying debateA 30-year-old woman earning Rs 1.5 lakh per month and holding savings of over Rs 22 lakh has sparked an online discussion after questioning...
29 Apr, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
Gold loan startups find new shine; Infy Q4 profit jumpsHappy Friday! Gold loan fintechs are moving towards building their own loan books. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
24 Apr, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
Gold loan fintech companies build own loan books as RBI tightens normsGold loan fintech startups are pivoting from loan sourcing to building their own loan books due to tightened RBI regulations. Companies lik...
24 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Can AI fix your credit score? Krutrim shuts down assistant KrutiHappy Thursday! Fintechs are building AI solutions to help boost the creditworthiness of borrowers. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning...
16 Apr, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
Gold loan startup Rupeek eyes $50 million as core biz shinesBengaluru-based gold loan startup Rupeek is looking to raise fresh funding of $50 million, at valuations higher than its last financing rou...
10 Feb, 2026, 08.48 AM IST
Gold-loan fintech firms spot a glimmer in RBI’s draft rulesBengaluru-based Rupeek, Chennai-headquartered Oro Money, Noida’s Indiagold and Manipal Fintech of Gurugram are a few of the major startups ...
02 May, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
Ranjan Pai, Axis Bank may back gold loan startup RupeekClaypond Capital, Axis Bank, and new investors plan to invest in Rupeek at a reduced valuation. Investment details are being finalized, wit...
04 May, 2024, 08.03 AM IST
RBI scanner on gold loan startups; setback for P2P lending firmsHappy Wednesday! After the central bank's action on IIFL Finance, concerns have been raised over gold loan evaluation by fintechs and their...
01 May, 2024, 10.18 AM IST
Gold loan startup Rupeek is staring at a down roundRupeek could be staring at a cut of as much as 40-50% in its valuation. It was last valued at $600 million. A down round is where a company...
15 Mar, 2024, 07.35 AM IST
Indiagold looks to pilot lending against digital goldIndiagold, a gold loans startup, hopes to get RBI’s approval for scaling up the offering by leveraging its refinery partners to create real...
01 Mar, 2021, 05.01 AM IST
Flipkart co-founder, Binny Bansal, bets big on gold loan startup RupeekRupeek, which dispatches appraisers to prospective borrowers’ doorsteps to assess and pick up jewelry, is finding favor with Indians ashame...
26 Feb, 2020, 10.48 AM IST