Insurance companies see a growth path in ecommerce, fintech embedded modelsEmbedded insurance is expanding in ecommerce and fintech, with payment and online retail platforms bundling protection for merchants. Start...
12 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
PhonePe crosses 50 million merchants, expands digital payments and financial services footprint across IndiaPhonePe has achieved a major milestone with 50 million registered merchants. This growth signifies a significant step in bringing financial...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
UGRO Capital is ditching low-yield lending; founder on plan to triple returns by FY29UGRO Capital has halted new loans in its low-yield, DSA-led book, a strategic pivot aimed at boosting profitability. This move, involving s...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Gold lender Muthoot FinCorp said to plan nearly Rs 2,800 crore IPOMuthoot FinCorp, a prominent gold loan lender, is reportedly planning an Initial Public Offering (IPO) that could raise up to $300 million....
17 Mar, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
The tech bets that are making PhonePe unstoppablePhonepe News: As PhonePe heads toward a reported $1.5 billion IPO following a confidential DRHP and robust FY25 results, here’s a look at t...
07 Oct, 2025, 11.46 AM IST
SMFG India Credit and PhonePe partner to launch loans for micro-merchantsSMFG India Credit has partnered with PhonePe to provide collateral-free Merchant Cash Advance loans to registered merchants, particularly t...
16 Sep, 2025, 04.39 PM IST
PhonePe’s 5% dilemma: Payments still dominate revenue as it gets IPO-readyPhonePe, backed by Walmart, is preparing for an IPO. The company's revenue heavily depends on its payments business. Financial services con...
02 Jun, 2025, 08.19 AM IST
Volt Money partners with PhonePe for loans against mutual fundsLoans against mutual funds are rapidly gaining popularity as a cost-effective alternative to expensive personal and business loans, by offe...
30 May, 2024, 02.51 PM IST
PhonePe launches secured loans in partnership with a bunch of NBFCsPhonePe, a Bengaluru based fintech major, has launched secured loan products in partnership with non-banking finance companies like Tata Ca...
30 May, 2024, 12.05 PM IST
PhonePe is set to launch consumer lending by January 2024To begin with, the Walmart backed company will work as a distributor for personal loans, as it slowly builds up credit underwriting heft. T...
27 Nov, 2023, 12.19 PM IST
PhonePe taps merchants in big lending pushAfter its planned acquisition of ZestMoney fell through, PhonePe is focussing on merchant lending. After a pilot with some 20,000 disbursed...
23 Jun, 2023, 05.31 PM IST
PhonePe launches Account Aggregator servicesPhonePe’s AA service, launched as a mini-app on the main PhonePe Payments App, will allow Indian consumers to consent to and share all thei...
06 Jun, 2023, 03.49 PM IST
ZestMoney founders leaving troubled fintech firm post PhonePe deal collapse“There was a town hall held on Monday by the management where the founders informed the rest of the team that they are leaving the company,...
16 May, 2023, 12.10 PM IST
ETtech Exclusive: PhonePe may waive off ZestMoney’s $18 million debt after failed acquisitionThe Walmart-owned digital payments major is looking to strike a commercial agreement and may pay $8 million to ZestMoney for the licensing ...
26 Apr, 2023, 08.07 AM IST
PhonePe chalks up further $100 million from General Atlantic; more expectedPrivate equity, co-investors have infused $450 m in ongoing fundraise, may go up to $600m
13 Apr, 2023, 01.20 AM IST
Walmart buys way into India wealth management to take on AmazonPhonePe will buy WealthDesk for about $50 million and OpenQ for nearly $25 million, two sources directly aware of the matter said on Tuesda...
18 May, 2022, 10.23 AM IST
Contactless payments, digital loans make kiranas open doors to fintechTop fintech companies are, therefore, rushing to tap into this new consumer trend, with several of them offering digital solutions to small...
30 Apr, 2020, 02.38 PM IST